Syngenta recently announced that they will no longer be manufacturing the active ingredient paraquat (https://www.syngenta.com/media/syngenta-cease-paraquat-production-uk-2026). I have received several questions from many of you about how to renew your paraquat safety training now that you are nearing the end of the three year period since your last training. The link to the paraquat training portal is located below.
To use paraquat products, you must be a certified applicator and you must take the paraquat-specific training. All paraquat labels include a link to the training. The training provides important information about paraquat’s toxicity, new label requirements and restrictions, and the consequences of misuse. The training must be retaken every three years.
The following is information provided from Syngenta regarding the issue of paraquat safety training (Prostko):
“Syngenta will continue to provide paraquat training via its online training portal while channel inventories of Gramoxone® Herbicide still exist. Our commitment to stewardship, safe use, and regulatory compliance remains unchanged, and we recognize how essential this training is for certified applicators across the country.
As we look ahead, Syngenta is actively evaluating options to transition the paraquat training program to an alternative host to ensure continuity beyond our direct involvement. We will share updates as soon as a viable path is confirmed.
Thank you for your continued dedication to safe and responsible pesticide application. If you need assistance accessing the training, please reach out to your Syngenta representative or visit the paraquat training portal. Gramoxone Herbicide is a Restricted Use Pesticide. Always read and follow label instructions.“
