The number of global cases of pesticide poisoning is estimated to be over one million each year. Tens of thousands of the cases result in death. A significant portion of these cases can be attributed to the use of Paraquat, which is the substance with the most victims in various countries. The product has been banned in Europe and Switzerland for years...The question, if, and in what manner, the sale of Paraquat stands in contradiction of fundamental human rights and more specifically, if, with the sale of Paraquat, market leader Syngenta exercises its obligation to respect human rights – or not has gained little attention so far...The verdict of this analyses is clear. With the sale of Paraquat – particularly in developing countries – Syngenta violates its responsibility to respect human rights. The Guiding Principles – also endorsed by corporations and business associations – are not being adhered to.