Division 8.3.1.3 Effects on honeybee development and other honeybee life stages

A bee brood study shall be conducted to determine effects on honeybee development and brood activity. The bee brood study shall provide sufficient information to evaluate possible risks from the active substance on honeybee larvae.

The test shall provide the EC₁₀, EC₂₀ and EC₅₀ for adult bees, where possible, and larvae together with the NOEC. Where EC₁₀, EC₂₀, EC₅₀ cannot be estimated, an explanation shall be provided. Sub-lethal effects, if observed, shall be reported.