Roundup and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (2026): A Comprehensive Evidence-Based Authority Report
Executive Overview Few environmental health controversies have generated as much scientific, legal, and public debate as the relationship between Roundup (a glyphosate-based herbicide) and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) . In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic to humans.” Regulatory agencies such as the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reached different conclusions. Meanwhile, juries awarded billions in damages against Monsanto , now owned by Bayer . This report evaluates: The epidemiologic data Regulatory risk assessments Mechanistic toxicology Litigation outcomes Absolute vs relative risk Occupational vs consumer exposure Systems-level environmental carcinogenesis All major claims below are linked to primary or authoritative sources. 1. What Is Glyphosate and Why Is It So Widely Used? Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Roundup. Introduced in 197...