More Than 70 Countries have Banned Paraquat Amid Growing Health Concerns
Global Agriculture News Desk 19 June 2026, London: Paraquat, one of the world’s most widely used non-selective herbicides, has been banned
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Paraquat Banned Country List
Paraquat Banned Country List covers the latest news, regulatory developments, government decisions, and international policy updates related to countries that have banned, restricted, or phased out Paraquat Dichloride herbicides. Find information on paraquat bans, herbicide regulations, pesticide restrictions, public health concerns, environmental safety, regulatory reviews, crop protection policies, and global pesticide legislation.
Paraquat is a widely used non-selective contact herbicide (HRAC Group 22) that has faced increasing regulatory scrutiny due to concerns about acute toxicity, accidental poisoning, occupational exposure, environmental impacts, and public health risks. Over the years, numerous countries have imposed bans or severe restrictions on paraquat use, while others continue to permit its use under specific regulatory conditions. This topic tracks developments related to paraquat prohibition, registration cancellations, regulatory reviews, legal challenges, international safety assessments, stewardship initiatives, and alternative weed management solutions.
Stay updated on countries banning paraquat, government notifications, pesticide policy changes, herbicide alternatives, global regulatory trends, environmental protection measures, public health studies, and crop protection industry responses affecting agriculture worldwide.