There are 84 results relating to "Emamectin benzoate"
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11 February 2026
Salmon Farming SEPA
Background to emamectin benzoate standards Since March 2023, we have only granted applications to discharge emamectin benzoate as part of a proposed fish farm development if we are satisfied that the new environmental standard (272 ng/k...
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Date answered:
21 September 2022
S6W-10885
In the meantime the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) updated its interim regulatory position on emamectin benzoate, to apply the new standard when determining new applications to discharge emamectin benzoate.
Last updated:
16 February 2026
Salmon Farming John Boyle
SEPA’s own monitoring has found emamectin benzoate in sediments at levels exceeding environmental thresholds at the majority of sites tested.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
11 June 2024
S6W-27904
To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish an analysis of its consultation on the implementation timescales for a new environmental quality standard (EQS) for emamectin benzoate, as used in fish farms, which closed on 24 July 2023.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
14 June 2017
S5W-09594
Its decisions are informed by the evidence base and SEPA is keeping the evidence on the impacts of emamectin benzoate under review. S5W-09594
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Date answered:
22 January 2024
S6W-24414
In addition, the Scottish Government undertook consultation on the implementation of the new Environmental Quality Standard for Emamectin Benzoate. This consultation closed on 24 July 2023 and responses are being carefully considered.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
13 February 2018
Salmon Farming in Scotland
SEPA commissioned a Review of the Emamectin Benzoate Marine Sediment Environmental Quality Standards.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
19 January 2017
S5W-05984
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the reported rise in the use of azamethiphos, emamectin benzoate and deltamethrin on salmon farms.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
7 July 2015
S4W-26137
Both emamectin benzoate and hydrogen peroxide are used on fish farms.
Last updated:
4 February 2025
Salmon farming Dunstaffnage
Environmental Impact Delays The committee rightly criticises the four-year implementation period for SEPA’s emamectin benzoate standards. This delay contradicts the Precautionary Principle, allowing continued harm to crustaceans and benthic ecosystems.
