Division 10.3.1.3 Effects on honey bee development and other honey bee life stages

A bee brood study shall be conducted to determine effects on honey bee development and brood activity.

The bee brood test shall provide sufficient information to evaluate possible risks from the plant protection product on honey bee larvae.

The test shall provide the EC₁₀, EC₂₀ and EC₅₀ for adult bees/larvae (or an explanation if they cannot be estimated) together with the NOEC. Sub-lethal effects, if observed, shall be reported.