Georgia becomes second US state to shield maker of Roundup weed killer from some cancer claims
- Georgia has enacted legislation protecting pesticide manufacturers from certain lawsuits related to cancer claims, specifically benefiting Bayer's Roundup weed killer.
- The law, signed by Governor Brian Kemp, provides legal immunity for manufacturers adhering to federal labeling standards.
- North Dakota previously enacted a similar law, with at least nine other states considering comparable measures.
- Bayer maintains that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, is safe.
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Georgia become second U.S. state to shield maker of Roundup weed killer from some cancer claims
In a victory for global agrochemical maker Bayer, Georgia has become the second state to shield pesticide manufacturers from some lawsuits claiming that they failed to warn customers of potential dangers.

Georgia become second US state to shield maker of Roundup weed killer from some cancer claims
Georgia has become the second state to provide a legal protections to the manufacturer of a popular weed killer. Legislation signed by Georgia Gov.
Georgia becomes second US state to shield maker of Roundup weed killer from some cancer claims
In a victory for global agrochemical maker Bayer, Georgia has become the second state to shield pesticide manufacturers from some lawsuits claiming that they failed to warn customers of potential dangers.The legislation signed Friday by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is designed to protect Bayer from lawsuits claiming that it failed to tell customers that its popular weed killer Roundup could cause cancer. It's written broadly enough to provide legal p…


Georgia protects companies from pesticides against possible lawsuits
In a victory for agrochemical manufacturer Bayer, Georgia has become the second state to protect pesticide manufacturers from some claims that they did not warn customers about potential dangers.
Georgia become second US state to shield maker of Roundup weed killer from some cancer claims - The Morning Sun
In a victory for global agrochemical maker Bayer, Georgia has become the second state to shield pesticide manufacturers from some lawsuits claiming that they failed to warn customers of potential dangers. The legislation signed Friday by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is designed to protect Bayer from lawsuits claiming that it failed to tell customers that its popular weed killer Roundup could cause cancer. It's written broadly enough to provide legal …
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