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May 1, 2025

As this year’s Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm (BRS) COPs convene this year, Mark Davis, CPSP’s Director for Agriculture and Regulatory Outreach, shares insights on the global effort and ongoing challenges to eliminate highly toxic pesticides.

*Warning: This article discusses suicidal behaviour. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline.*

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Preventing suicide by restricting access to Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs): A systematic review of international evidence since 2017

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February 3, 2025

A new systematic review, analysing recent global research, showing that regulations limiting access to highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs) are effective in preventing suicides.

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Japan’s pesticide regulations have been effective in reducing deaths, new analysis shows

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April 28, 2022

New research has shown that Japan’s restrictions on paraquat have contributed to a 92% reduction in pesticide deaths.

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Pesticide use, agricultural outputs, and pesticide poisoning deaths in Japan

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April 28, 2022

This paper examines the impact of Japan’s pesticide regulations. The study found that Japan’s restrictions on paraquat have contributed to a reduction in pesticide sales and deaths, with no apparent change in agricultural output.

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Taiwan’s paraquat ban has led to a fall in pesticide suicides, early analysis shows

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February 3, 2022

A recent study on the impact of Taiwan’s 2018 paraquat ban has shown a fall in pesticide suicide rates. Paraquat is a highly toxic pesticide that is deadly when ingested and a leading method for suicide worldwide, responsible for 150,000 deaths every year.

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The early impact of paraquat ban on suicide in Taiwan

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January 31, 2022

This paper explores the impact of the first-stage ban of paraquat, a highly lethal herbicide when ingested, on suicide in Taiwan. The study found that the ban on the import and production of paraquat was followed by a fall in pesticide and paraquat suicides.

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Impact of regional bans of highly hazardous pesticides on agricultural yields: the case of Kerala

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January 26, 2022

This paper examines the impact of bans on 14 highly hazardous pesticides, introduced by the State of Kerala, India, in 2011, on crop production. The study found no evidence that the Keralan bans had any negative effect on agricultural yield and food production.

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Bans on toxic pesticides in Kerala have no adverse effect on crop production

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January 26, 2022

New research from the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention has found that bans on toxic pesticides in the State of Kerala, India, have had no adverse impact on agriculture and food production.

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Are we missing a lifesaving opportunity?

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February 19, 2020

Evidence shows that effective pesticide regulation can dramatically reduce the number of non-farm suicides taking place in India, while simultaneously improving public health, farmer incomes, and the environment.

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Prevention of suicide with regulations aimed at restricting access to highly hazardous pesticides: a systematic review of the international evidence

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August 11, 2017

This paper provides a systematic review of international evidence on the effectiveness of pesticide regulation in reducing pesticide-specific and overall suicide rates.

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Clearing the air: Can we finally remove toxic pesticides? Now is the time to act.

Preventing suicide by restricting access to Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs): A systematic review of international evidence since 2017

Japan’s pesticide regulations have been effective in reducing deaths, new analysis shows

Pesticide use, agricultural outputs, and pesticide poisoning deaths in Japan

Taiwan’s paraquat ban has led to a fall in pesticide suicides, early analysis shows

The early impact of paraquat ban on suicide in Taiwan

Impact of regional bans of highly hazardous pesticides on agricultural yields: the case of Kerala

Bans on toxic pesticides in Kerala have no adverse effect on crop production

Are we missing a lifesaving opportunity?

Prevention of suicide with regulations aimed at restricting access to highly hazardous pesticides: a systematic review of the international evidence

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