Update regarding use of Asulox in 2024
No application for the use of Asulox in 2024 has been received. Asulox is not permitted for bracken management during 2024.
The Scottish Government will continue to support stakeholders via the Scottish Bracken Working Group. More information about the Group can be found at the following link: Bracken: Scottish Working Group - gov.scot (www.gov.scot).
Use of Asulox in 2023
Scottish Government Press Release: Use of Asulox for bracken control in 2023
Scottish Government Q&A: Asulox Emergency Authorisation 2023
Advice note on Asulam from Scottish Chief Scientific Adviser for Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture
UK Expert Committee on Pesticides (ECP) April Minutes: Full Minutes - 18 April 2023 - Expert Committee on Pesticides (ECP) (publishing.service.gov.uk)
Amendment to ECP advice – July Minutes: Full Minutes - 18 April 2023 - Expert Committee on Pesticides (ECP) (publishing.service.gov.uk)
Reasons for refusal of the 2023 emergency authorisation can be found in the letter sent to the applicant published on the Bracken Control Group (BCG) website.
Bracken Stakeholder Group Minutes - 29 Aug 2023