Table 2 Case examples of industry efforts to influence glyphosate regulations [48]

• Ghost-written research papers that assert glyphosate safety [35]

• Provided alternative interpretations of positive studies

• Used least statistically powerful tests on submitted research

• Developed a network of scientists to push glyphosate safety and attack IARC

• Used public relations teams and others to increase political activity and to attack the messenger (IARC, scientists, journalists, etc.)

• Provided EPA “talking points” about IARC classification

• Challenged two members of EPA’s SAP and one was removed

• Enlisted EPA to block ATSDR review of glyphosate that they were worried would agree with IARC.

• Drafted original Renewal Assessment Report for EFSA

• Exploited close relationships with journals, journalists and some regulatory staff