Supreme Court considers how much states can protect consumers when federal agencies won’t

A case involving the potential dangers of glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer sold as Roundup, could affect broader consumer-protection efforts.

By: Sarah J. Morath, Wake Forest University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: April 30, 2026

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Last Updated: 3 months ago

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By Sarah J. Morath, Wake Forest University

Chemical giant Monsanto has argued for years that if the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approves a pesticide label without requiring a cancer warning, states cannot hold its manufacturer liable in court for failing to warn consumers about cancer risks. The U.S. Supreme Court has now taken up the question after hearing oral arguments for and against that position on April 27, 2026.

Between 2009 and 2019, the EPA …

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