Germany Temporarily Halts Sale of Bayer's Glyphosate-Based Roundup Future

The suspension follows an environmental group's legal challenge, with further review and a final decision pending.

The German Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) has temporarily suspended the sale and use of Bayer's glyphosate-based herbicide, Roundup Future.
The decision stems from a legal objection filed by the environmental advocacy group Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH), which argues that glyphosate poses significant risks to biodiversity and public health.
Bayer has stated its intention to restore the product's approval, emphasizing that glyphosate is safe when used as directed and pointing to its EU-wide approval through 2034.
The BVL clarified that the suspension is procedural and not yet a substantive ruling on the merits of the DUH's objections, with Bayer set to be heard in the next phase of the review process.
The DUH has vowed to escalate legal efforts if the product's approval is reinstated, citing concerns over the herbicide's environmental and ecological impact.