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<p>The effects of glyphosate on wildlife have been carefully assessed as part of the
regulatory process for pesticides. The effects of glyphosate itself were considered
by the EU when deciding whether to approve the substance. UK regulatory scientists
participated in the assessment made by the European Food Safety Authority and agreed
with its conclusions. The Government therefore supported the decision at the end of
2017 to continue the approval of glyphosate.</p><p> </p><p>All products containing
glyphosate are individually authorised and the Government will not authorise products
for which the scientific assessment suggests that there may be unacceptable effects
on wildlife.</p><p> </p><p>Decisions on glyphosate are based on regulatory studies
which companies are required to commission to support their applications. Relevant
published data is also considered. The Government is not carrying out its own research
on the environmental impact of glyphosate use because a comprehensive evidence base
is already available.</p>
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