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Judi Lynn

(160,515 posts)
Wed May 13, 2015, 02:17 PM May 2015

Bermuda Suspends Glyphosate-Ridden Roundup Indefinitely

Bermuda Suspends Glyphosate-Ridden Roundup Indefinitely

Sorry Monsanto - no more glyphosate imports

It looks like Monsanto could soon go the way of many missing airplanes in the Bermuda triangle. Following a recent study on Monsanto’s best-selling herbicide Roundup and its main chemical ingredient glyphosate, Bermuda has decided to suspend any importation of glyphosate/Roundup until further research give reason to lift the suspension.


“Effective immediately, all importers of glyphosate/Roundup will be notified that the approval for all glyphosate products has been suspended, pending the continuing assessment of the emerging research.” – Jeanne Atherden, Bermuda Minister of Health

Apparently, there are still some countries that haven’t been completely infiltrated by Monsanto. Bermuda’s health minister has recently issued a declaration temporarily banning any further imports of Monsanto’s best selling chemical, Round Up, due to its glyphosate content.

This decision clearly comes following the World Health Organization’s declaration of glyphosate as ‘probably carcinogenic.’ Other nations have already expressed concern, and are considering bans themselves. And while nations don’t take a stand, retail stores are taking matters into their own hands, halting the sale of glyphosate-containing products. Bermuda’s immediate action should be applauded.

More:
http://naturalsociety.com/bermuda-suspends-glyphosate-ridden-roundup-indefinitely/
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