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<p>Despite UK opposition, asulam was withdrawn from the market at the end of 2012
following an EU review. Asulam is a valuable resource for land managers needing to
control bracken. Therefore, in line with EU rules, limited and controlled use has
been allowed to continue in the UK where alternative control measures would not be
effective.</p><p>A new application for EU approval has been submitted and is currently
being examined by the Health and Safety Executive. Their assessment will be completed
later this year and will be peer reviewed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA),
which will issue its own conclusions. The European Commission will then decide whether
to approve asulam for use. If approval is granted, Member States can consider applications
to authorise products containing asulam.</p><p>The Government believes that decisions
on the approval and authorisation of pesticides should be taken on the basis of a
scientific assessment of risk. If the assessment shows that asulam can be used without
unacceptable risk, this should be permitted.</p><p> </p>
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