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A report on the use of glyphosate shows no unusual exposure to the herbicide in New Brunswick.
“Our review found no increased risk for New Brunswickers exposed to glyphosate in our province,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, acting chief medical officer of health. “We acknowledge that some uncertainty about glyphosate exists, but based on our review, exposures in New Brunswick are similar to or less than elsewhere.
“Providing that label requirements established by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency and provincial spray permits are followed, glyphosate should be safe for use.”
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