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9 May 2023
Following the public consultation held in July 2022, EFSA has finalised and published the revision of the guidance on the risk assessment of plant protection products on bees (Apis mellifera, Bombus spp. and solitary bees). The guidance and its supporting documents can be downloaded from the links below.
As a next step, the European Commission will now work with Member States towards endorsement of the document in the Standing Committee for Plants, Animals, Food and Feed.
A public information session about the revised guidance will be held by EFSA on 13 June 2023.
To download:
Revised guidance on the risk assessment of plant protection products on bees (Apis mellifera, Bombus spp. and solitary bees) – EFSA Journal 2023;21(5):7989
Appendices/Annexes:
- Appendix A: List of crop attractiveness for pollen and nectar
- Appendix B: Parameters for contact and dietary exposure
- Annex A: Residue dissipation refinement
- Annex B: Recommendations for higher tier exposure studies
- Annex C: Recommendations for higher tier effect studies
Supplementary information document on the revised guidance – EFSA Supporting publication 2023:EN-7982
See also our previous article:
EUROPE – EFSA: Public Consultation on Updated Bee Guidance
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