Division 2.8.3

Where there is a possibility of bees being exposed, no authorisation shall be granted:

1. (a)

   if the micro-organism is pathogenic to bees;

2. (b)

   in case of toxic effects due to components in the plant protection product such as relevant metabolites/toxins, the hazard quotients for oral or contact exposure of honeybees are greater than 50, unless it is clearly established through an appropriate risk assessment that under field conditions there are no unacceptable effects on honeybee larvae, honeybee behaviour, or colony survival and development after use of the plant protection product in accordance with the proposed conditions of use.