Skip to content
The Nexus
DossierENTITY

Sygenta

Coverage of Sygenta in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 23 · 06:02 UTCMost recent: Jun 23 · 06:02 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
paraquattopic1Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authorityorganization1Parkinson’s diseasetopic1Australiaplace1diquattopic1
Recent coverage
  • HEALTHJun 23 · 06:02 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Paraquat will continue to be used in Australia despite 70 countries banning weedkiller over Parkinson’s disease fears

    Paraquat remains legal in Australia despite being banned in over 70 countries due to Parkinson’s disease concerns. The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) approved tighter controls, including phasing out backpack sprayers, after a decades-long review. Sygenta, the herbicide manufacturer, had reservations since the 1970s, while Parkinson’s groups and scientists argue there is a strong correlation between direct exposure and Parkinson’s incidence.