Some countries have banned the use of glyphosate-based products.
Calls have been made for Glasgow council to further cut its use of a toxic weedkiller which is considered a threat to bee colonies and has been linked to cases of cancer.
Councillor Ruairi Kelly, SNP, said it is used to control unwanted weeds including Japanese Knotweed and Giant Hogweed.Some countries have banned the use of glyphosate-based products and a number of councils in England have stopped using them due to safety concerns. He added: "Unfortunately none of these trials have been particularly successful either here in Glasgow or in the other local authorities, which have have run similar trials. The UK Government has approved the sale and use of the weed control products this council uses."
The convenor said weedkillers used by the council have been proven to be safe to use around humans, animals and insects.
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