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Live online workshop: Ecotoxicology Higher Tier Risk Assessment for Plant Protection Products

5, 6 and 7 March 2024

This workshop will provide an introduction and overview of ecotoxicological higher tier risk assessment in GB/NI, along with in-depth discussion and practical exercises on refinement options, whilst also covering the risk assessment approach for combined active substance formulations.

The workshop will be delivered over 3 half-day sessions. It will include a mixture of presentations and practical workshops given by HSE experts directly involved in dossier evaluation.

Who should attend?

Those who already carry out ecotoxicological risk assessments (in relation to the regulation concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market, Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009) and who would like more information on higher tier risk assessments and refinement options.

Topics covered

  • Higher tier risk assessment for the following:
    • Birds and mammals
    • Aquatic organisms
    • Bees
    • Non-target arthropods
    • Soil organisms and non-target terrestrial plants

  • Risk assessment for combined active substance formulations for the following:
    • Birds and mammals
    • Aquatic
    • Other groups

Please note, this workshop will not cover first tier risk assessments, nor will it address the new European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) bird and mammal or bee guidance documents.


Registration

Find out more and register for this fee paid workshop

The closing date for registration is 27 February 2024.

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