California clears hurdle for cancer warning label on Roundup

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

California clears hurdle for cancer warning label on Roundup

By SCOTT SMITH
Jan. 27, 2017 8:23 PM EST

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — California can require Monsanto to label its popular weed-killer Roundup as a possible cancer threat despite an insistence from the chemical giant that it poses no risk to people, a judge tentatively ruled Friday.

California would be the first state to order such labeling if it carries out the proposal.

Monsanto had sued the nation's leading agricultural state, saying California officials illegally based their decision for carrying the warnings on an international health organization based in France.

Monsanto attorney Trenton Norris argued in court Friday that the labels would have immediate financial consequences for the company. He said many consumers would see the labels and stop buying Roundup.

"It will absolutely be used in ways that will harm Monsanto," he said.

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[flamingdem]

1. Trump would stop this if he could

I'm surprised it went through at this point.

[appal_jack]

2. Attorney Obvious is on the case!

Monsanto attorney Trenton Norris argued in court Friday that the labels would have immediate financial consequences for the company. He said many consumers would see the labels and stop buying Roundup.

Why yes, that is the intent of a "cancer warning."

k&r,

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[NickB79]

3. Are they going to put it on bottles of booze next?

Because Round-Up is on the same potential carcinogen list as as alcohol.