Has Paraquat Been Banned?

Paraquat is a highly toxic pesticide which repeatedly causes damage to health and deaths among workers and farmers. Paraquat is banned in Switzerland and the EU nations (among other countries) on account of its high toxicity.

Is paraquat still used today?

Paraquat was first produced for commercial purposes in 1961. Worldwide, paraquat is still one of the most commonly used herbicides. In the United States, due to its toxicity, paraquat is available for use only by commercially licensed users.

When did paraquat get banned?

Bans on Paraquat

In 2007, the European Union banned the use of paraquat following the publication of research concerning its potential links to Parkinson's disease and overall toxicity to humans.