Herbicide banned in 70 countries to be pulled from sale in Australia by chemical maker
Chemical manufacturer Syngenta has announced it will cease sales of the herbicide paraquat in Australia following new regulatory restrictions. While the company cites commercial unviability, the product has long faced international scrutiny due to its links to Parkinson's disease.
Paraquat, a herbicide banned in more than 70 countries, has been produced by the Swiss company Syngenta for decades, but has long been linked to Parkinson’s disease in users. Paraquat, a herbicide banned in more than 70 countries, has been produced by the Swiss company Syngenta for decades, but has long been linked to Parkinson’s disease in users. Herbicides Herbicide banned in 70 countries to be pulled from sale in Australia by chemical maker Syngenta says it will stop selling paraquat in Australia after new regulations on chemical linked to Parkinson’s disease
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