Overview

Glyphosate, a glycine derivative, is a non-toxic, non-selective systemic herbicide intended to be applied directly to plant foliage. It is one of the most widely used herbicides in agriculture, forestry, industrial weed control, lawn, garden, and aquatic environments—more than 750 products are currently for sale in the United States containing glyphosate.

Glyphosate has been safely used for decades and is one of the most researched herbicides in the world, with more than 800 studies conducted over 40 years to confirm its safety. Regulators in the U.S. and across the globe have consistently concluded that glyphosate is safe for humans and the environment. However, there has been a focus of concern regarding a possible link between glyphosate exposure and cancer, specifically non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. To date, more than 18,000 lawsuits surrounding the use of glyphosate have been filed nationwide resulting in hundreds of millions in settlements.

The Center’s Focus

The Center for Truth in Science seeks to determine if there is conclusive, consistent scientific evidence that demonstrates a link between exposure to glyphosate and the development of cancer or other chronic illnesses.

The Center also seeks to examine the potential economic impact of government-imposed limits or bans on the use of glyphosate.