Aquaculture

EU deals potential setback to Benchmark’s rollout of new sea lice treatment

Politicians concerned with environmental implications called for an amendment to legislation that allows the company to market its treatment against one of salmon farming's biggest challenges.

Benchmark is moving ahead with its 'moonshot' sea lice treatment despite EU politicians expressing concerns.
Benchmark is moving ahead with its 'moonshot' sea lice treatment despite EU politicians expressing concerns.Foto: Eivind Senneset
BenchmarkSea liceEuropean CommissionFarmed salmonFish health
Published 13 June 2021, 21:02Updated 14 June 2021, 13:13