What is a glyphosate herbicide ? And how does it work?
Glyphosate (ingredient named “glyphosate iopropylamine sal”) is a herbicide for gardening and agriculture across the globe, including Japan. It is absorbed by the greens of the stem and leaf and then moves towards the roots and then withers the entire plant. Because it is an herbicide that is non-selective it will kill all plants if the agent is applied on the leaf surface. Pesticide companies often offer herbicides containing glyphosate after the patent expires. All herbicides containing glyphosate that are being sold are tested with a strictness.
One of the main characteristics of glyphosate is “safety”, which is extremely safe for animals through a mechanism which blocks the activity of the enzymes found in plants (not found in mammals). Also, when the sprayed chemical comes in contact with soil, it transforms into food for microorganisms. It is a pesticide widely recognized around the world, which helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Glyphosate from tap water
Tap water is completely safe
Are glyphosate and tap water
Weekly Shincho stated that there is no standard for glyphosate present in Japan’s tap water. It is only the value of the target. This is more than that of other pesticides and other countries. It also includes drinking water that is contaminated with pesticides. In an article, I said the presence of. There has been speculation that concentrations of high levels could remain in the tap water. This information isn’t accurate.
グリホサート Firstof all, glyphosate isn’t an “standard” value. https://www.mhlw.go.jp/file/05-Shingikai-11121000-Iyakushokuhinkyoku-Soumuka/0000168500.pdf It’s merely an “target” value. https://pesticide.maff.go.jp/agricultural-chemicals/details/14360 Tap water has never been found to contain the presence of glyphosate in a concentration greater than 0.2ppm (1). According to an Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare study, Japan has not seen any instances of glyphosate contamination in tap water with concentrations that exceed 0.02ppm. In reality, there isn’t any risk of being found.
Furthermore the soil will degrade at a rate of half one percent over the course of two days following the spraying. The same amount is then transferred to tap water as well as rivers, and will not be polluted.
Japanese tap water is secure
Tap water from Japan is considered to be safe. Tap water is safe if it is as is. There are 51 distinct inspecting items that are supplied on the strict quality control required by law. In accordance with the difference in pH the water is classified as “acidic” or “neutral” or “alkaline”. However the Japanese water quality standards stipulate that tap water has to have a pH close to neutral (5.8 or higher and 8.6 or lower). You can still drink iron rust if the water pipes that surround your house have been damaged.
How does tapwater get made? Tap water is mostly made from river and dam water as the primary source. After the water is purified, chlorine is injected into the purification facility to kill any impurities. The tap water created in the purification plant is then piped to each home.
The story of Japanese pesticide residue standards value
Japan’s standard value for glyphosate for wheat is currently 5ppm. However, it was 5ppm before December 2017. グリホサート 稲 グリホサート There are many views on this matter, including “We reduced the limit to 30ppm 6 times and regretted the health effects.”
Glyphosate in tap water
The value of the residual standard for glyphosate is the same as that of the international standard.
However, the truth is that we did not loosen the standard, but changed it to reflect the standard residual value that is the international standard. Japan imports wheat in huge quantities from the United States, Canada and South America. And the importer, which is the overseas producer, naturally controls the usage of glyphosate to the standard international level of 30ppm. However, Japan’s standard value of glyphosate is 5ppm. If it is higher than the limit the import are banned. If this occurs, there could be a disruption to bread wheat supply and Japanese foods could be in danger. We therefore changed the standard value in order to conform to the international standard. Of course there’s no issue with safety even using the current standard values.
A good knowledge of Glyphosate is crucial.
To avoid consumers being in a hurry to be influenced by emotions about pesticide residues, it is important to acquire the correct knowledge based on scientific research conducted by experts. It is also essential to enjoy your eating habits without being distracted by rumors.