Countries, States, and Provinces where Roundup has been Banned or Restricted

Brian Hurlburt

Aug 17, 2025

Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of countries, states, and provinces (or smaller jurisdictions) where glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup) has been banned or significantly restricted as of now. This includes both national-level actions and subnational measures.

National-Level Bans or Major Restrictions

Countries that have fully banned or are phasing out glyphosate:

  • Sri Lanka
    • Introduced a nationwide ban in 2015; the ban was lifted and re-instituted at various points. As of now, use requires a permit.
  • Austria
    • Implemented a full ban in 2019.
  • Luxembourg
    • Enacted a full ban in 2020, though it was later challenged in court.
  • Vietnam
    • Banned glyphosate in 2019.
  • Mexico
    • Announced a phase-out with a target ban by January 31, 2024; some sources say it’s now officially banned.
  • Bhutan
    • Reported to have a full ban in place.
  • Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
    • Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates banned glyphosate starting around 2015–2016.
  • Bermuda
    • Blocked new imports in 2015 and banned concentrations above 2% in 2016.
  • St. Vincent and the Grenadines
    • Suspended imports of glyphosate-based herbicides.
  • Costa Rica
    • Banned glyphosate use in protected areas and government-owned land.
  • Malawi and Togo
    • Malawi suspended import permits (2019), and Togo prohibited import, marketing, and use.
  • France, Belgium, Denmark, Portugal, Italy, Germany, Czech Republic
    • Enacted significant restrictions such as bans for amateur use, in public spaces, or as pre-harvest treatment. (Examples: France – banned in public green spaces; Belgium – banned for non-professional users; Czech Republic – tight restrictions; Denmark – banned post-emergent use; Italy – banned public area use and pre-harvest desiccation; Germany – set to fully ban by 2024).
  • Colombia
    • Ceased using glyphosate for aerial eradication of coca cultivation in 2015; later lifted.
  • Thailand
    • Initially decided to ban in 2019, but reversed the decision; instead, imposed restricted usage.
  • Canada
    • No national ban—but eight out of ten provinces have restrictions in public spaces; Quebec is attempting broader prohibitions; Vancouver banned glyphosate in public parks.
  • Subnational (States, Provinces, Cities)

United States (No federal ban, but many local jurisdictions have limits or bans):

  • Cities or Counties with glyphosate bans or restrictions include:
    • Arizona (Tucson) – Only organic weed control allowed.
    • California – Cities like Los Angeles County, Burbank, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Petaluma, Richmond, Thousand Oaks have banned or restricted glyphosate.
    • Colorado – Boulder and Durango have bans.
    • Connecticut – State law bans pesticides near K–8 schools; bans in towns such as Branford, Greenwich, Manchester, etc.
    • Illinois – Cities like Chicago, Evanston, Naperville, Urbana have bans.
    • Iowa – Dubuque banned glyphosate in public parks; Story County restricted use.
    • Florida – Miami, Key West, Fort Myers, Miami Beach, Satellite Beach, North Miami, Stuart — bans or restrictions.
    • Maine – Many municipalities (e.g., Portland) banned glyphosate; proposals for statewide aerial spraying ban.
    • Maryland – Montgomery County and Takoma Park restricted or banned pesticides.
    • Minnesota – Minneapolis phasing out public use.
    • Nevada – Reno piloted a pesticide-free public parks initiative.
    • New Jersey – State ordinance to reduce or eliminate pesticide use.
    • New York – NYC Parks working to eliminate pesticide use.
    • Oregon – Portland has banned synthetic pesticides, including glyphosate.
    • Texas – Austin and Denton prohibit glyphosate on city lands.

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Via https://brianhurlburt.substack.com/p/countries-states-and-provinces-where

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