Division 2.8.1.2 A plant protection product may give rise to toxic effects due to the action of toxins or co-formulants. For the assessment of such effects, the following information should be taken into consideration:
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- (a)
studies on mammalian toxicity,
- (b)
studies on avian toxicity,
- (c)
information on fate and behaviour in the various parts of the environment.
If mortality or signs of intoxication are observed in the tests the evaluation must include a calculation of toxicity/exposure ratios based on the quotient of the LD50 value and the estimated exposure expressed in mg/kg body weight.