Paraquat

Paraquat and its salts (including paraquat dichloride) — a non-selective contact herbicide subject to extensive global bans and restrictions due to high acute toxicity and epidemiological links to neurodegenerative and oncological diseases.

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15 May 2026, 16:14

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Definition

What is PARAQUAT?

Paraquat and its salts (including paraquat dichloride) — a non-selective contact herbicide subject to extensive global bans and restrictions due to high acute toxicity and epidemiological links to neurodegenerative and oncological diseases.

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Why it matters

PARAQUAT developments can change product scope, supplier expectations, market access, reporting duties, and risk ownership. Foresight tracks the signals early so teams can respond before obligations become urgent.

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