Where is Glyphosate Banned?

Is Glyphosate Banned in Europe?

As you can see above, some individual countries have introduced legislation to ban or restrict private sales of glyphosate, or restrictions on spraying glyphosate in public spaces. As for the whole of the European Union (EU), glyphosate is not currently banned.

In December of 2022, the European Commission extended glyphosate's authorization for one year, to December 15, 2023, while the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) completed its assessment. 

In November 2023, the European Commission renewed glyphosate's approval for 10 years, until December 15, 2033, despite not receiving a qualified majority vote from EU member states — Austria, Luxembourg, and Croatia voted against, and Germany and several others abstained. A coalition of NGOs has filed a legal challenge to the re-approval in the EU's Court of Justice, and the case is currently pending.

Is Glyphosate Banned in the United States?

Federal Status

Glyphosate is not banned in the United States. The herbicide remains registered by the EPA for both agricultural and residential use, though significant legal and regulatory challenges are ongoing.

EPA Registration Review

The EPA is currently conducting a comprehensive registration review of glyphosate, a process required every 15 years for all pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). In June 2022, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated portions of EPA's 2020 Interim Registration Review Decision, finding that EPA failed to adequately assess glyphosate's potential risks to human health and the environment, including endangered species impacts.

In response, EPA formally withdrew its Interim Decision in September 2022. Glyphosate products remain on the market and continue to be used according to existing label directions. EPA's final registration review is expected by October 2026.

Bayer's Residential Product Changes

In July 2021, Bayer announced it would stop selling glyphosate-based Roundup products for the U.S. residential lawn and garden market. Bayer completed this transition in 2023, replacing glyphosate with alternative active ingredients in residential formulations sold at retail stores. This decision was driven by litigation concerns rather than regulatory action. Glyphosate-based Roundup products remain available for commercial agricultural use in the U.S. and for both residential and commercial use internationally.

Supreme Court Review

On January 16, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear Monsanto Company v. Durnell, a case that could determine whether federal pesticide law (FIFRA) preempts state failure-to-warn claims against Bayer in Roundup cancer lawsuits. Oral arguments are scheduled for April 22, 2026.

The case arises from a Missouri trial in which a jury awarded $1.25 million to John Durnell, a longtime Roundup user who developed non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Monsanto argues that because EPA has not required a cancer warning on glyphosate product labels, federal law preempts state-law claims requiring such warnings. The Trump administration has filed a brief supporting Bayer's position, reversing the Biden administration's stance. A ruling in Monsanto's favor could significantly impact approximately 181,000 pending Roundup claims.

Is Glyphosate Banned in California?

Glyphosate is not banned in California. However, the state has taken regulatory action through Proposition 65, and the University of California system has suspended its use.

Proposition 65 Listing

On July 7, 2017, California added glyphosate to the state's Proposition 65 list of chemicals known to cause cancer, based on the International Agency for Research on Cancer's (IARC) 2015 classification of glyphosate as "probably carcinogenic to humans."

However, a federal court permanently enjoined enforcement of the Prop 65 warning requirement for glyphosate in June 2020, ruling that requiring companies to display cancer warnings violated their First Amendment rights. The court found that the warning would be misleading because the scientific consensus—aside from the IARC classification—did not support labeling glyphosate as a known carcinogen. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld this ruling in 2023.

As a result, while glyphosate remains on California's Prop 65 list, businesses are not required to provide Prop 65 cancer warnings on products containing glyphosate.

University of California System

In May 2019, University of California President Janet Napolitano suspended the use of glyphosate-based herbicides on all 10 UC campuses, effective June 1, 2019. The suspension was implemented due to concerns about legal and reputational risks, as well as possible human health and ecological hazards.

The suspension includes four specific exceptions:

• Agricultural operations
• Fuel-load management programs to reduce wildfire risk
• Native habitat preservation or restoration activities
• Research that requires glyphosate-based herbicides

The suspension remains in effect, and a UC Herbicide Task Force was formed to provide long-term guidance on pesticide use across the UC system.

U.S. Cities to Restrict or Ban Glyphosate

For California cities and counties with glyphosate restrictions, see the U.S. Local Jurisdictions section below.

Alaska

• Anchorage, Alaska – Passed an ordinance that establishes pesticide-free policies and restrictions for city parks, public lands, and other property.
• Skagway, Alaska – Signed an ordinance that prohibits the sale and use of persistent herbicides (including glyphosate) on public and private property.

Arizona

• Tucson, Arizona – Created an organics-first policy for controlling weeds on city property.

California

• Alameda County, California – EBRPD completed its phase-out of glyphosate in developed areas in 2020. Glyphosate continues to be used in non-developed areas for invasive weed control.
• Albany, California –Passed ordinance for Integrated Pest Management program that restricts toxic pesticide use and urges pesticide use as last resort.
• Arcata, California – Initiated a pesticide reduction plan that urges pesticides to only be used as a last resort.
• Belvedere, California – Passed municipal ordinance initiating Integrated Pest Management program that restricts toxic pesticide use and urges pesticide use as last resort.
• Benicia, California – City decided to go glyphosate-free following the verdict in Johnson v. Monsanto Co.
• Berkeley, California – Implemented pest management program to minimize or eliminate the use of pesticides. The city has not used glyphosate since the 1970s, according to spokesman Matthai Chakko.
• Burbank, California – City Council members voted to discontinue the use of Roundup in city parks for one year, and Burbank Unified School District will no longer use the herbicide due to cancer concerns.
• Cambria, California – North Coast school board trustees formally proposed a ban on glyphosate for all school properties.
• Carlsbad, California – The City Council voted unanimously to adopt a policy that makes organic pesticides the preferred method for killing weeds. “Asked to choose between aesthetics and public health…I’m going to choose public health every time,” said Councilwoman Cori Schumacher.
• Clayton, California – Banned the use of Roundup on city property.
• Concord, California – The Mount Diablo Unified School District unanimously voted to ban glyphosate use on school property.
• Contra Costa County, California – EBRPD completed its phase-out of glyphosate in developed areas in 2020. Glyphosate continues to be used in non-developed areas for invasive weed control.
• Corte Madera, California – Passed ordinance calling for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program restricting highly toxic pesticides, while also urging for pesticide use to be a last resort.
• Costa Mesa, California – City council adopted an organics-first Integrated Pest Management (IPM) policy.
• Davis, California – In February of 2020, the Davis City Council voted to officially end the use of glyphosate-based herbicides like Roundup.
• Encinitas, California – Banned the use of Roundup and other glyphosate-based weed killers in city parks.
• Fairfax, California – Passed municipal ordinance restricting use of toxic pesticides on public property in favor of alternative methods.
• Fresno, California – After hearing from concerned parents and employees, Fresno Unified School District is investigating the use of alternative herbicides that do not contain glyphosate, citing health risks.
• Greenfield, California – Adopted a resolution to “halt all use of the carcinogenic weed killer Roundup and replace it with ‘greener’ alternatives.”
• Irvine, California – City Council passed resolution to cease spraying Roundup and other chemicals on public parks, streets and playgrounds.
• Laguna Hills, California – Passed a resolution to test an organics-only pesticide program on two parks.
• Lodi, California –The city decided to ban the use of Roundup within 25 feet of playgrounds.
• Long Beach, California – Citing the landmark $289 million verdict in Johnson v. Monsanto Co., Long Beach Parks & Recreation Director Gerardo Mouet announced an immediate halt on the spraying of Roundup in Long Beach Parks.
• Los Angeles County, California – The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors issued a moratorium on glyphosate-based herbicides, including Roundup weed killer. In July 2019, the LA County Board of Supervisors formally banned Roundup.
• Malibu, California – The city may implement an Earth Friendly Management Policy (EFMP) to avoid the use of pesticides and other chemicals.
• Marin County, California – The county stopped using glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer, on all county-maintained parks, landscaping, playgrounds, walkways and parking areas.
• Mill Valley, California – Passed ordinance initiating Integrated Pest Management program that restricts toxic pesticide use and urges pesticide use as last resort.
• Morgan Hill, California – Instituted a pilot program at a city park to assess the possibility of eliminating the use of herbicides.
• Napa, California – A policy announced in March of 2019 banned glyphosate use on city property, completing a phase-out campaign that started three years ago.
• Novato, California – Following the $289 million Monsanto verdict, Novato Mayor Josh Fryday said the city will no longer use Roundup weed killer.
• Oakland, California – Passed ordinance initiating Integrated Pest Management program that restricts toxic pesticide use and promotes pesticide use as last resort. On Sept. 1, 2018, the city formally halted the use of Roundup. Alameda County is reviewing its chemical spraying practices.
• Orange County, California – OC Parks banned the use of glyphosate on and around playgrounds, picnic shelters, trails and campgrounds. However, glyphosate remains in use on off-trail invasive weeds.
• Oxnard, California – The Oxnard School District board voted to ban Roundup use on campuses.
• Palo Alto, California – Pest management program calls for Integrated Pest Management that restricts pesticide use in favor of less harmful methods.
• Petaluma, California – City officials are considering a ban on glyphosate for use in public parks.
• Richmond, California – Issued an ordinance to ban the use of glyphosate for all weed abatement activities conducted by the city.
• San Anselmo, California – Passed city resolution promoting an Integrated Pest Management program restricting the use of toxic pesticides. The program only allows pesticide use as a last resort.
• San Francisco, California – Restricts the use of toxic pesticides on public property in favor of alternative, organic methods.
• San Juan Capistrano, California – Implemented an organics-first policy to control weeds in city parks and open spaces.
• San Lorenzo Valley, California – The San Lorenzo Valley Water District voted 4-1 for a permanent ban of glyphosate pesticide use by the district.
• San Luis Obispo, California – San Luis Coastal Unified School District banned all pesticides, including Roundup, on school properties in 2018. Coast Unified School District banned Roundup in the summer of 2019.
• Santa Barbara, California – The Santa Barbara Unified School District Board of Education voted to ban glyphosate spraying at all district schools.
• Santa Rosa, California – Banned the use of Roundup at city parks.
• Sonoma, California – Banned glyphosate use on all city-owned property.
• Thousand Oaks, California – City instituted a ban on glyphosate use on public golf courses.
• Watsonville, California – City council voted unanimously to ban Roundup use on city property.
• Woodland, California – Woodland Joint Unified School District suspended the use of Roundup on school campuses.

Colorado

• Boulder, Colorado – Banned Roundup for use on city parks.
• Durango, Colorado – Instituted an Organically Managed Lands program to minimize the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.

Connecticut

• Middletown, Connecticut – Passed ordinance banning toxic pesticides and herbicides on municipally-owned fields, parks and other property.

A growing number of Connecticut towns, including Branford, Cheshire, Granby, Essex, Greenwich, Manchester, Oxford, Pine Grove, Plainville, Roxbury, Watertown, and Woodbridge have adopted bans or restrictions on glyphosate use. The state also has Public Act 09-56 to eliminate the use of pesticides in K-8 schools.

Florida

• Fort Myers Beach, Florida – The city has decided to ban Roundup.
• Indian River County, Florida – Ceased using glyphosate on city parks and a public golf course.
• Jupiter, Florida – Passed ordinance to ban Roundup spraying on town property.
• Key West, Florida – Key West City Commission banned the use of Roundup on city-owned property, citing a $2.055 billion jury verdict in California.
• Martin County, Florida – The local government instituted a Roundup ban that applies to all county employees and contractors working on county projects.
• Miami, Florida – Announced a city-wide ban on glyphosate-based herbicides in February of 2019.
• Miami Beach, Florida – Passed a resolution banning the use of glyphosate weed killers for landscaping and maintenance work on city-owned property.
• North Miami, Florida – City Council approved a plan calling for the gradual reduction of pesticide use on city property and a study on alternative pesticides.
• Satellite Beach, Florida – City Council unanimously approved a resolution that bans the city and its contractors from using glyphosate-based herbicides, including Monsanto’s Roundup.
• Sebastian, Florida –In November of 2019, the city banned all herbicide and pesticide use near storm water for a period of one year. The city also banned glyphosate use near local parks for 120 days.
• Stuart, Florida – City commissioners voted to ban glyphosate, calling for an integrated pest control plan that reduces the use of glyphosate with the ultimate goal of eliminating chemicals.
• Tequesta, Florida – Council voted to eliminate the use of Roundup and other glyphosate-based herbicides on village property.
• Vero Beach, Florida – City officials announced an organics weed management pilot program to curb the use of glyphosate and other chemicals.

Hawaii

In 2018, several bills that would have regulated pesticides, including glyphosate, advanced in the Hawaii legislature but did not become law. 

• Hawaii County, Hawaii – A Hawaii County Council committee approved a bill that would prohibit the use of herbicides like Roundup on public parks, roads, bike routes, trails, sidewalks, and elsewhere. The bill passed in December of 2021.

Illinois

• Chicago, Illinois – The city stopped spraying glyphosate in public spaces.
• Evanston, Illinois – Evanston decided to go pesticide-free in 2010. Glyphosate is banned from use on city property, parks and schools.
• Franklin Park, Illinois – Passed resolution promoting an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) policy that restricts highly toxic pesticides and urges for pesticides to be considered as a last resort.
• Naperville, Illinois – Created the Sustainable Parks Initiative, which uses organic products and sustainable practices for weed control.
• Urbana, Illinois – Adopted the Midwest Grows Green natural lawn care initiative to eliminate synthetic lawn pesticides on city parks.

Iowa

• Dubuque, Iowa – City instituted a ban on glyphosate use in public parks.
• Story County, Iowa – Eliminated the use of chemical pesticides in six of its mowed turf areas.

Kansas

• Lawrence, Kansas – Implemented Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program designed to reduce pesticide use.
• Wichita, Kansas – Initiated pilot program that limits or eliminates pesticide use.

Maine

In March of 2021, Maine lawmakers proposed a ban on aerial glyphosate spraying in the state’s forests. Democratic Senate President Troy Jackson presented the bill, noting “aerial herbicides in the Maine woods benefits the bottom line of large landowners at the expense and well-being of the people living and working in the region.” Months later, Governor Janet Mills vetoed the bill.

Dozens of cities and townships in Maine have adopted local ordinances restricting or banning pesticides and herbicides.

• Hallowell, Maine – Councilors voted unanimously in September 2023 to pass a pesticide ban, joining dozens of other Maine communities with pesticide restrictions.
• Portland, Maine – Banned synthetic pesticides in March of 2019. Private property owners may only use organic treatments on lawns and gardens. No pesticides may be used within 75 feet of a water body or wetland.
• South Portland, Maine – Passed a pesticide plan that discourages property owners from using certain pesticides and herbicides.

Maryland

• Baltimore, Maryland – The city council voted to restrict three toxic pesticides, including glyphosate. The new regulation took effect in July of 2022.
• Greenbelt, Maryland – Adopted Sustainable Land Care policy for public lands calling for limited use of pesticides.
• Howard County, Maryland – Implemented a least-toxic IPM policy and accompanying legislation for county grounds maintenance in November of 2019.
• Hyattsville, Maryland – Passed ordinance prohibiting the use of toxic pesticides on public property in favor of alternative, organic methods
• Montgomery County, Maryland – County Council voted to ban the use of cosmetic pesticides on private lawns. In December 2018, Montgomery County Parks announced that it would discontinue the use of glyphosate in parks.
• Takoma Park, Maryland – Placed restriction on cosmetic pesticides for lawn care on public and private property.

Massachusetts

• Andover, Massachusetts – Passed local ordinance restricting pesticides on public property.
• Chatham, Massachusetts – Passed an order banning glyphosate use in parks, athletic fields, mulch beds and walkways.
• Dennis, Massachusetts –Passed an ordinance banning the use of glyphosate on town-owned land unless an exemption is granted.
• Eastham, Massachusetts – Local ordinance requires town employees to receive a permit for use of registered pesticides and prohibits the use of highly-toxic pesticides.
• Falmouth, Massachusetts – Issued a yearlong moratorium on glyphosate use.
• Marblehead, Massachusetts – Created Organic Pest Management program to phase out pesticides and herbicides.
• South Hadley, Massachusetts – Banned the use of glyphosate on town-owned or town-operated property.
• Warwick, Massachusetts – A measure to ban Monsanto’s Roundup passed at a Special Town Meeting. The ban does not allow people to spray glyphosate on any land within the town.
• Wellesley, Massachusetts – Wellesley banned all pesticides in 2011. Glyphosate is restricted from being sprayed on athletic fields and any city-owned property. The chemical can be used in limited emergency weed control situations.
• Wellfleet, Massachusetts –Established an organic land management policy to reduce pesticide use.

Michigan

On April 21, 2021, several Michigan State Senators introduced a bill that would ban the residential use of glyphosate on grass, flower beds, and other ground cover. The bill did not advance out of committee.

Minnesota

• Minneapolis, Minnesota – Commissioners of the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board decided to eliminate all glyphosate-based products from being used in neighborhood parks. In October of 2018, the Park Board’s Operations & Environment Committee voted to extend the glyphosate ban to the entire Minneapolis park system.
• Rochester, Minnesota – The Parks & Recreation Department initiated a pesticide-free pilot project for city parks.

Nevada

• Reno, Nevada – The city initiated a pesticide free pilot program.

New Hampshire

• Dover, New Hampshire – Passed resolution calling for Organic Land Management. City utilizes least toxic compounds only when necessary.
• Portsmouth, New Hampshire – Passed resolution eliminating the use of toxic pesticides on public property in favor of alternative, organic methods.

New Mexico

• Bernalillo County, New Mexico – The County Commission banned the use of Roundup on county properties. Bernalillo County abandoned use of Roundup in April 2020.
• Las Cruces, New Mexico – The Las Cruces City Council voted to ban Roundup and its principal ingredient, glyphosate, for pest control on city property. 
• Taos County, New Mexico – Taos County Commissioners are considering the possibility of banning all pesticides, including glyphosate.

New Jersey

New Jersey has State and local ordinances encouraging Integrated Pest Management programs to eliminate or drastically reduce the use of pesticides. At least 15 city school districts and over a dozen other parks and recreation departments in the state have enacted IPM programs.

New York

In January of 2019, New York State Senator Brad Hoylman (27th District) sponsored a bill in the New York State Senate that would prohibit the sale and distribution of products containing glyphosate. Updates on the legislation can be found here.

In July of 2020, New York passed a bill banning the use of glyphosate on all state property. Governor Cuomo signed the legislation in late 2020. The law took effect on December 31, 2021.

• Ithaca, New York – Implemented a ban on synthetic pesticides on city-owned property and rights-of-way.
• New Paltz, New York – The use of toxic pesticides and herbicides by city employees or by private contractors is forbidden on all city-owned lands.
• New York City, New York – On April 22, 2021 (Earth Day) the New York City Council voted unanimously to ban the use of glyphosate (Roundup) and other chemical pesticides on city property. The resolution passed six years after it was introduced. Children, some in kindergarten when they started advocating for pesticide free parks, were catalysts for change in their communities.
• Rockland County, New York – Created a Non-Toxic Pesticide program, mandating the use of natural, non-toxic, or as a last resort with prior approval, the least toxic pesticide use.
• Westchester County, New York – Enacted a law for pesticide-free parks.

North Carolina

• Carrboro, North Carolina – The city of Carrboro has restricted glyphosate use since 1999. Under the terms of the ban, glyphosate cannot be sprayed in public parks, schools and town buildings or properties. The city will only allow glyphosate to be sprayed under limited circumstances.

Ohio

• Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Local ordinance prohibits the use of pesticides on county-owned land, and established the adoption of an Integrated Pest Management program for county-owned properties.
• South Euclid, Ohio – Passed ordinance prohibiting toxic pesticides on public grounds in favor of alternative, organic pest control methods unless permitted by an Environmental Review Board.

Oregon

• Eugene, Oregon – City put a moratorium on the use of weed killers containing glyphosate on city properties.
• Portland, Oregon – Since 1988, Portland has restricted the use of Roundup to emergency use only. Glyphosate is banned on all city-owned property.
• Talent, Oregon –Passed Integrated Pest Management program restricting toxic pesticides.

Pennsylvania

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Banned the use of synthetic weed killers(including Roundup, 2, 4-D and others) in city parks and public spaces.

Texas

• Austin, Texas – City Council voted to prohibit the spraying of glyphosate on city lands.
• Denton, Texas – City Council voted to implement an integrated pest management program and restrict the use of glyphosate on city parks, fields and playgrounds.

Vermont

Multiple bills containing restrictions or bans on glyphosate have been introduced in the legislature. Representative Mari Cordes introduced H. 301, which would ban the sale, use or application of the herbicide glyphosate, and Representative Annmarie Christensen introduced H. 328, an act relating to the use of glyphosate herbicide.

Neither bill advanced out of committee.

Virginia

• Charlottesville, Virginia – Restricts the use of glyphosate on any city-owned parks, schools, or buildings. Glyphosate can only be sprayed under limited circumstances.

Washington

• King County, Washington – Passed municipal ordinance initiating an Integrative Pest Management (IPM) program to determine if and how pesticides should be used.
• Kitsap County, Washington – Passed measure banning the spraying of glyphosate by workers on county-owned and maintained properties. Glyphosate may only be used on noxious weeds as a tool of last resort.
• Ocean Shores, Washington – City Council voted unanimously to ban the city’s spraying of glyphosate herbicides.
• Olympia, Washington – City passed a resolution to encourage the implementation of an Integrative Pest Management (IPM) program for non-chemical pest control.
• Seattle, Washington – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan signed an executive order restricting the city’s use of glyphosate.
• Thurston County, Washington – Passed municipal ordinance to restrict the use of toxic pesticides on public property.

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