tom dillane/Stuff In 2015, the active ingredient found in Roundup – glyphosate – was classified as being "probably carcinogenic to humans" by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. (File photo) While approved for use in the EU, European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) are currently reviewing the classification and approval of glyphosate. Their conclusions are expected to be released in mid-2022. EPA general manager of hazardous substances and new organisms, Dr Chris Hill, said by calling for information on the chemical’s use now, the authority would be better prepared to assess the EU findings. "There has been ongoing public debate about the effects of glyphosate on environmental and human health.