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Glyphosate
Summary
The active ingredient in many weedkillers. IARC classifies as probably carcinogenic; other agencies disagree.
Detail
IARC classifies glyphosate as Group 2A with limited evidence for non-Hodgkin lymphoma and strong mechanistic data. Other regulators (EPA, EFSA) have reached different conclusions. The classification reflects evidence of carcinogenic potential and remains scientifically debated.
Regional relevance
global
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Sources
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- California Prop 65 list
State of California's list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm.