Outline for the revision of the terrestrial ecotoxicology guidance document and for the development of an approach on indirect effects

Abstract

In June 2024, EFSA received two mandates from the European Commission (EC): (1) to review the Guidance Document on Terrestrial Ecotoxicology and (2) to develop guidance for assessing potential indirect effects on biodiversity through trophic interactions under agro-environmental conditions. Both mandates were issued pursuant to Article 29 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, in conjunction with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. In response to the request to develop an outline of the mandates' plan, with this document, EFSA clarifies timelines, as well as procedural and methodological aspects.