European Parliament 7 February 2012, Written question E-001027/12 Kriton Arsenis (S&D) to the Commission. Ban on glyphosate, active ingredient of the Roundup herbicide, following an immediate re-evaluation

Question for written answer E-001027/12 to the Commission Kriton Arsenis (S&D) (7 February 2012) Subject: Ban on glyphosate, active ingredient of the Roundup herbicide, following an immediate re-evaluation A study by Spanish scientists (Sanchís et al., 2011) has revealed ground water contamination by glyphosate, an active ingredient of the internationally best-selling Roundup herbicide.