ANNEX II

INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ACTIVE SUBSTANCES
1.
This Annex sets out the information requirements for the preparation of the dossier referred to in point (a) of Article 6(1).
2.

The data elements set down in this Annex comprise a Core Data Set (CDS) and an Additional Data Set (ADS). The data elements belonging to the CDS are considered as the basic data which should, in principle, be provided for all active substances. However, in some cases the physical or chemical properties of the substance may mean that it is impossible or unnecessary to provide specific data elements belonging to the CDS.
With regard to the ADS, the data elements to be provided for a specific active substance shall be determined by considering each of the ADS data elements indicated in this Annex taking into account, inter alia, the physical and chemical properties of the substance, existing data, information which is part of the CDS and the types of products in which the active substance will be used and the exposure patterns related to these uses.
Specific indications for the inclusion of some data elements are provided in column 1 of the Annex II table. The general considerations regarding adaptation of information requirements as set out in Annex IV shall also apply. In light of the importance of reducing testing on vertebrates, column 3 of the Annex II table gives specific indications for the adaptation of some of the data elements which might require the use of such tests on vertebrates. The information submitted shall, in any case, be sufficient to support a risk assessment demonstrating that the criteria referred to in Article 4(1) are met.
The applicant should consult the detailed technical guidance regarding the application of this Annex and the preparation of the dossier referred to in point (a) of Article 6(1), which is to be made available online by the competent authority.
The applicant must initiate a pre-submission consultation with the competent authority. In addition to the obligation set out in Article 62(2), the applicant may also consult with the competent authority with regard to the proposed information requirements and in particular the strategy for avoiding new testing on vertebrates alongside any testing on vertebrates that the applicant proposes to carry out. The applicant must document such pre-submission consultations and their outcomes and must include the relevant documents in the application.
Additional information may need to be submitted if it is necessary to carry out the evaluation as indicated in Article 8(2).
3.
A detailed and full description of the studies conducted or referred to and of the methods used shall be included. It is important to ensure that the data available is relevant and is of sufficient quality to fulfil the requirements. Evidence should also be provided to demonstrate that the active substance upon which the tests have been carried out is the same as the substance for which the application has been submitted.
4.
Dossiers must be formatted, prepared and submitted in accordance with the data requirements and guidance as specified by the competent authority.
5.
Tests submitted for the purpose of the approval of an active substance shall be conducted according to the methods described in Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 of 30 May 2008 laying down test methods pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) . Where a revised version of a test method described in Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 is available, but not included in that Regulation, the revised version may be used with the agreement of the competent authority. However, if a method is inappropriate or not described in Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008, other methods shall be used which are scientifically appropriate ... and their appropriateness must be justified in the application. When test methods are applied to nanomaterials, an explanation shall be provided of their scientific appropriateness for nanomaterials, and where applicable, of the technical adaptations/adjustments that have been made in order to respond to the specific characteristics of these materials.
6.
Tests performed should comply with the relevant requirements of protection of laboratory animals, set out in Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and the Council of 22 September 2010 on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes and in the case of ecotoxicological and toxicological tests, good laboratory practice, set out in Directive 2004/10/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004 on the harmonisation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the application of the principles of good laboratory practice and the verification of their application for tests on chemical substances or other international standards recognised as being equivalent by the competent authority. Tests on physico-chemical properties and safety-relevant substance data should be performed at least according to international standards.
7.
Where testing is done, a detailed description (specification) of the active substance used and its impurities must be provided. Testing should be performed with the active substance as manufactured or, in the case of some of the physical and chemical properties (see indications given in column I of the table), with a purified form of the active substance.
8.
Where test data exist that have been generated before 1 September 2013 by methods other than those laid down in Regulation (EC) No 440/2008, the adequacy of such data for the purposes of this Regulation and the need to conduct new tests according to the Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 must be decided by the competent authority ..., on a case-by-case basis, taking into account, among other factors, the need to minimise testing on vertebrates.
9.
New tests involving vertebrates shall be conducted as the last available option to comply with the data requirements set out in this Annex when all the other data sources have been exhausted. In-vivo testing with corrosive substances at concentration/dose levels causing corrosivity shall also be avoided.
TITLE 1

CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES

Core data set and additional data set for active substances
Information required to support the approval of an active substance is listed in the table below.
Conditions for not requiring a specific test that are set out in the appropriate test methods in the Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 and are not repeated in column 3, also apply.
The information provided should be for the purified active substance of stated specification or for the active substance as manufactured, if different.
The information provided should be for the purified active substance of stated specification.
OJ L 20, 26.1.1980, p. 43.
OJ L 372, 27.12.2006, p. 19.
OJ L 348, 24.12.2008, p. 84.
Column 1 Information required | Column 2 All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS | Column 3 Specific rules for adaptation from Column 1
1. APPLICANT
1.1. Name and address | |
1.2. Contact person | |
1.3. Active substance manufacturer (name, address and location of manufacturing plant(s)) | |
2. IDENTITY OF THE ACTIVE SUBSTANCE (AND ITS PRECURSOR OR PRECURSORS IF THE ACTIVE SUBSTANCE IS GENERATED IN SITU)
For the active substance and, if applicable, its precursor or precursors, the information given in this Section must be sufficient to enable the active substance to be identified. If it is not technically possible, or if it does not appear scientifically necessary to give the information on one or more of the items listed in this Section, the reasons must be clearly stated. | |
2.1. Common name proposed or accepted by ISO and synonyms (usual name, trade name, abbreviation) | |
2.2. Chemical name (IUPAC and CA nomenclature or other international chemical name(s)) | |
2.3. Manufacturer’s development code number(s) | |
2.4. CAS number plus EC, INDEX and CIPAC numbers | |
2.5 Molecular and structural formula (including SMILES notation, if available and appropriate). For precursor or precursors and for active substances generated in situ, information about all generated chemical substances (intended and unintended). | | The molecular and structural formula does not need to be provided in cases where it is not possible to exactly define the molecular structure of the precursor or the active substance.
2.6. Information on optical activity and full details of any isomeric composition (if applicable and appropriate) | |
2.7. Molar mass | |
2.8 Method of manufacture (syntheses pathways) of active substance including information on starting materials and solvents including suppliers, specifications and commercial availability. For active substances generated in situ, a description of the reaction schemes including all intermediate reactions and their associated chemical substances (intended and unintended) must be provided. | |
2.9. Specification of purity of the active substance as manufactured in g/kg, g/l or %w/w (v/v) as appropriate, providing inclusively the upper and lower limit | |
2.10. The identity of any impurities and additives including by-products of synthesis, optical isomers, degradation products (if the substance is unstable) un-reacted and end-groups etc. of polymers and un-reacted starting materials of UVC-substances | |
2.11. Analytical profile of at least five representative batches (g/kg active substance) including information on content of the impurities referred to in 2.10. | |
2.11.1 Analytical profile of at least five representative samples taken from the in situ generated substance or substances, providing information on the content of the active substance or substances, any other constituent above 0.1 % w/w, including residues of precursor or precursors, and where relevant any additional impurities referred to in 2.10. | |
2.12. The origin of the natural active substance or the precursor(s) of the active substance, e.g. an extract of a flower | |
3. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF THE ACTIVE SUBSTANCE
3.1. Appearance
3.1.1. Aggregate state (at 20 °C and 101,3 kPa) | |
3.1.2. Physical state (i.e. viscous, crystalline, powder) (at 20 °C and 101,3 kPa) | |
3.1.3. Colour (at 20 °C and 101,3 kPa) | |
3.1.4. Odour (at 20 °C and 101,3 kPa) | |
3.2. Melting/freezing point | |
3.3. Acidity, alkalinity | |
3.4. Boiling point | |
3.5. Relative Density | |
3.6. Absorption spectra data (UV/VIS, IR, NMR) and a mass spectrum, molar extinction coefficient at relevant wavelengths, where relevant | |
3.7. Vapour pressure
3.7.1. Henry’s law constant must always be stated for solids and liquids if it can be calculated | |
3.8. Surface tension | |
3.9. Water solubility | |
3.10. Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) and its pH dependency | |
3.11. Thermal stability, identity of breakdown products | |
3.12. Reactivity towards container material | |
3.13. Dissociation constant | ADS |
3.14. Granulometry | |
3.15. Viscosity | ADS |
3.16. Solubility in organic solvents, including effect of temperature on solubility | ADS |
3.17. Stability in organic solvents used in biocidal products and identity of relevant breakdown products | ADS |
4. PHYSICAL HAZARDS AND RESPECTIVE CHARACTERISTICS
4.1. Explosives | |
4.2. Flammable gases | |
4.3. Flammable aerosols | |
4.4. Oxidising gases | |
4.5. Gases under pressure | |
4.6. Flammable liquids | |
4.7. Flammable solids | |
4.8. Self-reactive substances and mixtures | |
4.9. Pyrophoric liquids | |
4.10. Pyrophoric solids | |
4.11. Self-heating substances and mixtures | |
4.12. Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases | |
4.13. Oxidising liquids | |
4.14. Oxidising solids | |
4.15. Organic peroxides | |
4.16. Corrosive to metals | |
4.17. Additional physical indicators for hazards
4.17.1. Auto-ignition temperature (liquids and gases) | |
4.17.2. Relative self ignition temperature for solids | |
4.17.3. Dust explosion hazard | |
5. METHODS OF DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION
5.1. Analytical methods including validation parameters for the determination of active substance as manufactured and where appropriate, for relevant residues, isomers and impurities of the active substance and additives (e.g. stabilisers) For impurities other than relevant impurities this only applies if they are present at ≥ 1 g/kg | |
5.2. Analytical methods for monitoring purposes including recovery rates and the limits of quantification and detection for the active substance, and for residues thereof in/on the following where relevant
5.2.1. Soil | |
5.2.2. Air | |
5.2.3. Water (surface, drinking etc.) and sediment | |
5.2.4. Animal and human body fluids and tissues | |
5.3. Analytical methods for monitoring purposes including recovery rates and the limit of quantification and detection for the active substance, and for residues thereof, in/on food of plant and animal origin or feeding stuffs and other products where relevant (not necessary if neither the active substance nor articles treated with it come into contact with food-producing animals, food of plant or animal origin or feeding stuffs) | ADS |
6. EFFECTIVENESS AGAINST TARGET ORGANISMS
6.1. Function, e.g. fungicide, rodenticide, insecticide, bactericide and mode of control e.g. attracting, killing, inhibiting | |
6.2. Representative organism(s) to be controlled and products, organisms or objects to be protected | |
6.3. Effects on representative target organism(s) | |
6.4. Likely concentration at which the active substance will be used in products and, where appropriate, in treated articles | |
6.5. Mode of action (including time delay) | |
6.6 Efficacy data to support the innate activity of the active substance for the intended use or uses. Efficacy data submitted may include any available standard protocols, laboratory tests or field trials and performance standards where appropriate, or data similar to those available for suitable reference products. | |
6.7. Any known limitations on efficacy
6.7.1. Information on the occurrence or possible occurrence of the development of resistance and appropriate management strategies | |
6.7.2 Observations on undesirable or unintended side effects on non-target organisms or on objects and material to be protected. | |
7. INTENDED USES AND EXPOSURE
7.1. Field of use(s) envisaged for biocidal products and, where appropriate, treated articles | |
7.2. Product-type(s) | |
7.3. Detailed description of the intended use pattern(s) including in treated articles | |
7.4. Users e.g. industrial, trained professional, professional or general public (non-professional) | |
7.5. Likely tonnage to be placed on the market per year and, where relevant, for the envisaged major use categories | |
7.6. Exposure data in conformity with Annex VI to this Regulation
7.6.1. Information on human exposure associated with the intended uses and disposal of the active substance | |
7.6.2. Information on environmental exposure associated with the intended uses and disposal of the active substance | |
7.6.3. Information on exposure of food- producing animals and food and feeding stuffs associated with the intended uses of the active substance | |
7.6.4. Information on exposure from treated articles including leaching data (either laboratory studies or model data) | |
8. TOXICOLOGICAL PROFILE FOR HUMAN AND ANIMAL INCLUDING METABOLISM
8.1 Skin corrosion or irritation. The assessment must comprise the following tiers: (a) assessment of the available human, animal and non-animal data; (b) skin corrosion, in vitro testing; (c) skin irritation, in vitro testing; (d) skin corrosion or irritation, in vivo testing. | | The studies in column 1 do not need to be conducted if: - the available information indicates that the substance meets the criteria for classification for skin corrosion or irritation, - the substance is a strong acid (pH≤ 2.0) or base (pH≥ 11.5), - the substance is spontaneously flammable in air or in contact with water or moisture at room temperature, - the substance meets the classification criteria for acute toxicity (Category 1) by the dermal route, or - an acute toxicity study by the dermal route provides conclusive evidence on skin corrosion or irritation adequate for classification. If results from one of the two studies listed in point (b) or point (c) in column 1 of this row already allow a conclusive decision on the classification of a substance or on the absence of skin irritation potential, the second study does not need to be conducted. An in vivo study for skin corrosion or irritation must not be conducted unless the in vitro studies listed in points (b) and (c) in column 1 of this row are not applicable, or the results of these studies are not adequate for classification and risk assessment. In vivo studies for skin corrosion or irritation that were initiated before 6th October 2025 will be considered appropriate to address this information requirement.
8.2 Serious eye damage or eye irritation. The assessment must comprise the following tiers: (a) assessment of the available human, animal and non-animal data; (b) serious eye damage or eye irritation, in vitro testing; (c) serious eye damage or eye irritation, in vivo testing. | | The studies in column 1 do not need to be conducted if: - the available information indicates that the substance meets the criteria for classification for eye irritation or causing serious damage to eyes, - the substance is a strong acid (pH≤ 2.0) or base (pH≥ 11.5), - the substance is spontaneously flammable in air or in contact with water or moisture at room temperature, or - the substance meets the classification criteria for skin corrosion leading to classification of the substance as “ serious eye damage ” (Category 1). If results from a first in vitro study do not allow a conclusive decision on the classification of the substance or on the absence of eye irritation potential other in vitro studies for this endpoint must be considered. An in vivo study for serious eye damage or eye irritation must not be conducted unless the in vitro studies listed in point (b) in column 1 of this row are not applicable, or the results obtained from these studies are not adequate for classification and risk assessment. In vivo studies for serious eye damage or eye irritation that were initiated before 6th October 2025 will be considered appropriate to address this information requirement.
8.3 Skin sensitisation. The information must allow a conclusion as to whether the substance is a skin sensitiser and whether it can be presumed to have the potential to produce significant sensitisation in humans (Category 1A). The information should be sufficient to perform a risk assessment where required. The assessment must comprise the following tiers: (a) assessment of the available human, animal and non-animal data; (b) skin sensitisation, in vitro testing according to OECD TG 497; (c) skin sensitisation in vivo testing. The murine Local Lymph Node Assay (LLNA) is the first-choice method for in vivo testing. Another skin sensitisation test may only be used in exceptional cases. If another skin sensitisation test is used, justification must be provided. | | The studies in column 1 do not need to be conducted if: - the available information indicates that the substance meets the criteria for classification for skin sensitisation or skin corrosion, - the substance is a strong acid (pH≤ 2.0) or base (pH≥ 11.5), or - the substance is spontaneously flammable in air or in contact with water or moisture at room temperature. In vitro tests do not need to be conducted if: - an in vivo study referred to in point (c) of column 1 of this row is available, or - the available in vitro or in chemico test methods of OECD TG 497 are not applicable for the substance. An in vivo study for skin sensitisation must not be conducted unless the in vitro or in chemico test methods of OECD TG 497 are not applicable, or the results obtained from those studies are not adequate for classification and risk assessment. In vivo skin sensitisation studies that were initiated before 6th October 2025 will be considered appropriate to address this information requirement.
8.4. Respiratory sensitisation | ADS |
8.5. Mutagenicity
The assessment of this endpoint shall comprise the following consecutive steps: - an assessment of the available in vivo genotoxicity data - an in vitro test for gene mutations in bacteria, an in vitro cytogenicity test in mammalian cells and an in vitro gene mutation test in mammalian cells are required - appropriate in vivo genotoxicity studies shall be considered in case of a positive result in any of the in vitro genotoxicity studies | |
8.5.1. In vitro gene mutation study in bacteria | |
8.5.2. In vitro cytogenicity study in mammalian cells | |
8.5.3. In vitro gene mutation study in mammalian cells | |
8.6 In vivo genotoxicity study. The assessment must comprise the following tiers: (a) if there is a positive result in any of the in vitro genotoxicity studies as listed in 8.5 and there are no reliable results available from an appropriate in vivo somatic cell genotoxicity study, an appropriate in vivo somatic cell genotoxicity study must be conducted; (b) a second in vivo somatic cell genotoxicity study may be necessary depending on the in vitro and in vivo results, type of effects, quality and relevance of all available data; (c) if there is a positive result from an in vivo somatic cell genotoxicity study available, the potential for germ cell mutagenicity should be considered based on all available data, including toxicokinetic evidence to demonstrate whether the substance has the capacity to reach germ cells. If no clear conclusions about germ cell mutagenicity can be made, additional investigations must be considered. | ADS | The studies in column 1 do not need to be conducted if: - the results are negative for the three in vitro tests listed in 8.5 and no other concern has been identified (e.g. metabolites of concern formed in mammals), or - the substance meets the criteria to be classified as a germ cell mutagen Category 1A or 1B. The germ cell genotoxicity test does not need to be conducted if the substance meets the criteria to be classified as a carcinogen, Category 1A or 1B and a germ cell mutagen Category 2. Where in vivo genotoxicity testing is required, repeated dose toxicity studies should be integrated with appropriate genotoxicity tests where possible.
8.7. Acute toxicity In addition to the oral route of administration (8.7.1), for substances other than gases, the information mentioned under 8.7.2 to 8.7.3 shall be provided for at least one other route of administration - The choice for the second route will depend on the nature of the substance and the likely route of human exposure - Gases and volatile liquids should be administered by the inhalation route - If the only route of exposure is the oral route, then information for only that route need be provided. If either the dermal or inhalation route is the only route of exposure to humans then an oral test may be considered. Before a new dermal acute toxicity study is carried out, an in vitro dermal penetration study (OECD 428) should be conducted to assess the likely magnitude and rate of dermal bioavailability - There may be exceptional circumstances where all routes of administration are deemed necessary | | The study/ies do(es) not generally need to be conducted if: - the substance is classified as corrosive to the skin
8.7.1. By oral route The Acute Toxic Class Method is the preferred method for the determination of this endpoint | | The study need not be conducted if: - the substance is a gas or a highly volatile substance
8.7.2. By inhalation Testing by the inhalation route is appropriate if exposure of humans via inhalation is likely taking into account: - the vapour pressure of the substance (a volatile substance has vapour pressure > 1 × 10–2 Pa at 20 °C) and/or - the active substance is a powder containing a significant proportion (e.g. 1 % on a weight basis) of particles with particle size MMAD < 50 micrometers or - the active substance is included in products that are powders or are applied in a manner that generates exposure to aerosols, particles or droplets of an inhalable size (MMAD < 50 micrometers) - the Acute Toxic Class Method is the preferred method for the determination of this endpoint | |
8.7.3. By dermal route Testing by the dermal route is necessary only if: - inhalation of the substance is unlikely, or - skin contact in production and/or use is likely, and either - the physicochemical and toxicological properties suggest potential for a significant rate of absorption through the skin, or - the results of an in vitro dermal penetration study (OECD 428) demonstrate high dermal absorption and bioavailability | |
8.8. Toxicokinetics and metabolism studies in mammals
The toxicokinetics and metabolism studies should provide basic data about the rate and extent of absorption, the tissue distribution and the relevant metabolic pathway including the degree of metabolism, the routes and rate of excretion and the relevant metabolites | |
8.8.1. Further toxicokinetic and metabolism studies in mammals Additional studies might be required based on the outcome of the toxicokinetic and metabolism study conducted in rat. These further studies shall be required if: - there is evidence that metabolism in the rat is not relevant for human exposure - route-to-route extrapolation from oral to dermal/inhalation exposure is not feasible Where it is considered appropriate to obtain information on dermal absorption, the assessment of this endpoint shall proceed using a tiered approach for assessment of dermal absorption | ADS |
8.9. Repeated dose toxicity In general, only one route of administration is necessary and the oral route is the preferred route. However, in some cases it may be necessary to evaluate more than one route of exposure. For the evaluation of the safety of consumers in relation to active substances that may end up in food or feed, it is necessary to conduct toxicity studies by the oral route Testing by the dermal route shall be considered if: - skin contact in production and/or use is likely, and - inhalation of the substance is unlikely, and - one of the following conditions is met: 1. toxicity is observed in an acute dermal toxicity test at lower doses than in the oral toxicity test, or 2. information or test data indicate dermal absorption is comparable or higher than oral absorption, or 3. dermal toxicity is recognised for structurally related substances and for example is observed at lower doses than in the oral toxicity test or dermal absorption is comparable or higher than oral absorption Testing by the inhalation route shall be considered if: - exposure of humans via inhalation is likely taking into account the vapour pressure of the substance (volatile substances and gases have vapour pressure > 1 × 10–2 Pa at 20 °C), and/or - there is the possibility of exposure to aerosols, particles or droplets of an inhalable size (MMAD < 50 micrometers) | | The repeated dose toxicity study (28 or 90 days) does not need to be conducted if: - a substance undergoes immediate disintegration and there are sufficient data on the cleavage products for systemic and local effects and no synergistic effects are expected, or - relevant human exposure can be excluded in accordance with Section 3 of Annex IV In order to reduce testing carried out on vertebrates and in particular the need for free-standing single-endpoint studies, the design of the repeated dose toxicity studies shall take account of the possibility to explore several endpoints within the framework of one study
8.9.1. Short-term repeated dose toxicity study (28 days), preferred species is rat | | The short-term toxicity study (28 days) does not need to be conducted if: 1. a reliable sub-chronic (90 day) study is available, provided that the most appropriate species, dosage, solvent and route of administration were used, 2. the frequency and duration of human exposure indicates that a longer term study is appropriate and one of the following conditions is met: - other available data indicate that the substance may have a dangerous property that cannot be detected in a short-term toxicity study, or - appropriately designed toxicokinetic studies reveal accumulation of the substance or its metabolites in certain tissues or organs which would possibly remain undetected in a short term toxicity study but which are liable to result in adverse effects after prolonged exposure
8.9.2. Sub-chronic repeated dose toxicity study (90 days), preferred species is rat | | The sub-chronic toxicity study (90 days) does not need to be conducted if: - a reliable short-term toxicity study (28 days) is available showing severe toxicity effects according to the criteria for classifying the substance as H372 and H373 (Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008), for which the observed NOAEL-28 days, with the application of an appropriate uncertainty factor allows the extrapolation towards the NOAEL-90 days for the same route of exposure, and - a reliable chronic toxicity study is available, provided that an appropriate species and route of administration were used, or - the substance is unreactive, insoluble, not bioaccumulative and not inhalable and there is no evidence of absorption and no evidence of toxicity in a 28-day ‘limit test’, particularly if such a pattern is coupled with limited human exposure
8.9.3. Long-term repeated dose toxicity (≥ 12 months) | | The long-term toxicity study (≥ 12 months) does not need to be conducted if: - Long-term exposure can be excluded and no effects have been seen at the limit dose in the 90-day study or - a combined long-term repeated dose/carcinogenicity study (8.11.1) is undertaken
8.9.4. Further repeat dose studies Further repeat dose studies including testing on a second species (non-rodent), studies of longer duration or through a different route of administration shall be undertaken in case of: - no other information on toxicity for a second non-rodent species is provided for, or - failure to identify a no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) in the 28- or the 90-day study, unless the reason is that no effects have been observed at the limit dose, or - substances bearing positive structural alerts for effects for which the rat or mouse is an inappropriate or insensitive model, or - toxicity of particular concern (e.g. serious/severe effects), or - indications of an effect for which the available data is inadequate for toxicological and/or risk characterisation. In such cases it may also be more appropriate to perform specific toxicological studies that are designed to investigate these effects (e.g. immunotoxicity, neurotoxicity, hormonal activity), or - concern regarding local effects for which a risk characterisation cannot be performed by route-to route extrapolation, or - particular concern regarding exposure (e.g. use in biocidal products leading to exposure levels which are close to the toxicologically relevant dose levels), or - effects shown in substances with a clear relationship in molecular structure with the substance being studied were not detected in the 28- or the 90-day study, or - the route of administration used in the initial repeated dose study was inappropriate in relation to the expected route of human exposure and route-to-route extrapolation cannot be made. | ADS |
8.10 Reproductive toxicity. For evaluation of consumer safety of active substances that may end up in food or feed, it is necessary to conduct toxicity studies by the oral route. | | The studies do not need to be conducted if: - the substance meets the criteria to be classified as a genotoxic carcinogen (classified both as germ cell mutagen Category 2, 1A or 1B and carcinogenic Category 1A or 1B), and appropriate risk management measures are implemented including measures related to reproductive toxicity, - the substance meets the criteria to be classified as a germ cell mutagen Category 1A or 1B and appropriate risk management measures are implemented including measures related to reproductive toxicity, - the substance is of low toxicological activity (no evidence of toxicity seen in any of the tests available provided that the dataset is sufficiently comprehensive and informative), it can be proven from toxicokinetic data that no systemic absorption occurs via relevant routes of exposure (e.g. plasma or blood concentrations below detection limit using a sensitive method and absence of the substance and of metabolites of the substance in urine, bile or exhaled air) and the pattern of use indicates that there is no or negligible human or animal exposure, - the substance meets the criteria to be classified as reproductive toxicity Category 1A or 1B: May damage fertility (H360F), and the available data are adequate to support a robust risk assessment, then no further testing for sexual function and fertility will be necessary. A full justification must be provided and documented if investigations for developmental toxicity are not conducted, or - the substance is known to cause developmental toxicity, meeting the criteria for classification as reproductive toxicity Category 1A or 1B: May damage the unborn child (H360D), and the available data are adequate to support a robust risk assessment, then no further testing for developmental toxicity will be necessary. A full justification must be provided and documented if investigations for sexual function and fertility are not conducted. Notwithstanding the provisions of this column of this row, studies on reproductive toxicity may need to be conducted to obtain information on endocrine disrupting properties as laid down in 8.13.3.1.
8.10.1 Prenatal Developmental Toxicity Study (OECD TG 414) on two species, preferred first species is rabbit (non-rodent) and preferred second species is rat (rodent); oral route of administration is the preferred route. | | The study on the second species must not be conducted if the study performed on the first species or other available data indicate that the substance causes developmental toxicity meeting the criteria for classification as toxic for reproduction Category 1A or 1B: May damage the unborn child (H360D), and the available data are adequate to support a robust risk assessment.
8.10.2 Extended One-Generation Reproductive Toxicity Study (OECD TG 443), with cohorts 1A and 1B and extension of cohort 1B to include the F2 generation with the aim to produce 20 litters per dose group, F2 pups must be followed to weaning and investigated similarly as F1 pups. Rat is the preferred species and oral route of administration is the preferred route. The highest dose level should be based on toxicity and selected with the aim to induce reproductive or other systemic toxicity. | | A two-generation reproductive toxicity study conducted in accordance with OECD TG 416 (adopted 2001 or later) or equivalent information will be considered appropriate to address this information requirement, if the study is available and was initiated before 6th October 2025. Wherever possible, the storage of organ samples (including serum samples) from any of the cohorts and generations of the extended one-generation reproductive toxicity study is highly recommended. These samples may be useful for follow-up investigations, without the need for further animal testing.
8.10.3 Developmental neurotoxicity. Developmental Neurotoxicity Study in accordance with OECD TG 426, or any relevant study (set) providing equivalent information, or cohorts 2A and 2B of an Extended One-Generation Reproductive Toxicity Study (OECD TG 443) with additional investigation for cognitive functions. | ADS | The study must not be conducted if the available data: - indicate that the substance causes developmental toxicity and meets the criteria to be classified as toxic for reproduction Category 1A or 1B: May damage the unborn child (H360D), and - are adequate to support a robust risk assessment. The study must only be conducted if triggered by one of the following: - neurotoxicity occurs in adult animals, - the active substance interacts with molecules in the nervous system of the target organism, or - thyroid toxicity (including changes in thyroid hormones) occurs in adult animals.
8.10.4 Further studies. A decision on the need to perform additional studies, including those providing information on the mechanisms, should be based on the outcomes of the studies listed in 8.10.1, 8.10.2, 8.10.3 and all other relevant available data. | ADS | Any additional in vivo study must be scientifically justified.
8.11. Carcinogenicity See 8.11.1 for new study requirements | | A carcinogenicity study does not need to be conducted if: - the substance is classified as mutagen category 1A or 1B. The default presumption would be that a genotoxic mechanism for carcinogenicity is likely. In these cases, a carcinogenicity test will normally not be required
8.11.1. Combined carcinogenicity study and long-term repeated dose toxicity Rat, oral route of administration is the preferred route. If an alternative route is proposed a justification must be provided. For evaluation of consumer safety of active substances that may end up in food or feed, it is necessary to conduct toxicity studies by the oral route | |
8.11.2 Carcinogenicity testing in a second species. (a) A second carcinogenicity study should be conducted using the mouse as test species. (b) For evaluation of consumer safety of active substances that may end up in food or feed, it is necessary to conduct toxicity studies by the oral route. | | The second carcinogenicity study does not need to be conducted if the applicant can justify on the basis of scientific grounds that it is not necessary.
8.12. Relevant health data, observations and treatments
Justification should be provided if data is not available | |
8.12.1 Information on signs of poisoning, clinical tests, first aid measures, antidotes, medical treatment and prognosis following poisoning. | |
8.12.2 Epidemiological studies. | |
8.12.3 Medical surveillance data, health records and case reports. | |
8.13. Additional studies Additional data which may be required depending on the characteristics and intended use of the active substance Other available data: Available data from emerging methods and models, including toxicity pathway-based risk assessment, in vitro and ‘omic’ (genomic, proteomic, metabolomic, etc.) studies, systems biology, computational toxicology, bioinformatics, and high-throughput screening shall be submitted in parallel | ADS |
8.13.1. Phototoxicity | ADS |
8.13.2 Neurotoxicity. If the active substance is an organophosphorus compound or if there is an indication, knowledge of the mechanism of action or knowledge from acute or repeated dose studies that the active substance may have neurotoxic properties, additional information or specific studies (such as OECD TG 424 or OECD TG 418 or OECD TG 419 or equivalent) will be required. If anticholinesterase activity is detected, a test for response to reactivating agents should be considered. For evaluation of consumer safety of active substances that may end up in food or feed, it is necessary to conduct toxicity studies by the oral route. | ADS |
8.13.3 Endocrine disruption. The assessment of endocrine disruption must comprise the following tiers: (a) an assessment of the available information from the following studies, where available, and any other relevant information, including in vitro and in silico methods: (i) 8.9.1 a 28-day oral toxicity study in rodents (OECD TG 407); (ii) 8.9.2 a 90-day oral toxicity study in rodents (OECD TG 408); (iii) 8.9.4 a repeated dose oral toxicity study in non-rodents (OECD TG 409); (iv) 8.10.1 a prenatal developmental toxicity study (OECD TG 414); (v) 8.10.2 an extended one-generation reproductive toxicity study (OECD TG 443) or two-generation reproductive toxicity study (OECD TG 416); (vi) 8.10.3 a developmental neurotoxicity study (OECD TG 426); (vii) 8.11.1 a combined carcinogenicity study and long-term repeated dose toxicity study (OECD TG 451-3); (viii) a systematic review of the literature including studies on mammals and non-mammalian organisms. (b) If there is any information suggesting that the active substance may have endocrine disrupting properties, or if there is incomplete information on key parameters relevant for concluding on endocrine disruption, then additional information or specific studies must be provided which elucidate one or more of the following, as appropriate: (i) the mode or the mechanism of action; (ii) potentially relevant adverse effects in humans or animals. For evaluation of consumer safety of active substances that may end up in food or feed, it is necessary to consider the oral route and conduct animal studies by the oral route. | | Where sufficient weight of evidence to conclude on the presence or absence of a particular endocrine disrupting mode of action is available: - further testing on vertebrate animals for that effect must be omitted for that mode of action; - further testing not involving vertebrate animals may be omitted for that mode of action. In all cases, adequate and reliable documentation must be provided.
8.13.3.1 Specific additional studies to investigate potential endocrine disrupting properties may include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) the mammalian toxicity studies listed in 8.13.3(a); (b) the in vitro assays: (i) estrogen receptor transactivation assay (OECD TG 455); (ii) androgen receptor transactivation assay, (OECD TG 458); (iii) H295R steroidogenesis assay (OECD TG 456); (iv) the aromatase assay (human recombinant) OPPTS 890.1200; (c) uterotrophic bioassay in rodents (OECD TG 440) and Hershberger bioassay in rats (OECD TG 441); (d) pubertal development and thyroid function in intact juvenile or peripubertal male rats (OPPTS 890.1500). The decision to carry out studies in mammals must be taken based on all available information, including a systematic review of the literature (including information on endocrine disrupting effects in non-target organisms) and the availability of suitable in silico or in vitro methods. | ADS |
8.13.4 Immunotoxicity and developmental immunotoxicity. If there is any evidence from repeat dose or reproductive toxicity studies that the active substance may have immunotoxic properties, additional information or specific studies must be provided which elucidate one or more of the following, as appropriate: (i) the mode or the mechanism of action; (ii) potentially relevant adverse effects in humans or animals. For evaluation of consumer safety of active substances that may end up in food or feed, it is necessary to consider the oral route and conduct animal studies by the oral route. | ADS |
8.13.5 Further mechanistic studies. A decision on the need to perform additional studies should be based on all relevant data. | ADS |
8.14. Studies related to the exposure of humans to the active substance | ADS |
8.15. Toxic effects on livestock and pets | ADS |
8.16. Food and feeding stuffs studies including for food-producing animals and their products (milk, eggs and honey) Additional information related to the exposure of humans to the active substance contained in biocidal products | ADS |
8.16.1. Proposed acceptable residue levels i.e. maximum residue limits (MRL) and the justification of their acceptability | ADS |
8.16.2. Behaviour of the residue of the active substance on the treated or contaminated food or feeding stuffs including the kinetics of disappearance Residue definitions should be provided where relevant. It is also important to compare residues found in toxicity studies with residues formed in food-producing animals and their products, as well as food and feed | ADS |
8.16.3. Overall material balance for the active substance Sufficient residue data from supervised trials on food- producing animals and their products, as well as food and feed, to demonstrate that residues likely to arise from the proposed use would not be of concern for human or animal health | ADS |
8.16.4. Estimation of potential or actual exposure of humans to the active substance and residues through diet and other means | ADS |
8.16.5. If residues of the active substance occur in or on feeding stuffs for a significant period of time or are found in food of animal origin after treatment on or around food-producing animals (e.g. direct treatment on animals or indirect treatment of animal houses or surroundings) then feeding and metabolism studies in livestock shall be required to permit evaluation of residues in food of animal origin | ADS |
8.16.6. Effects of industrial processing and/or domestic preparation on the nature and magnitude of residues of the active substance | ADS |
8.16.7. Any other available information that is relevant It may be appropriate to include information on migration into food, especially in the case of treatment of food contact materials | ADS |
8.16.8. Summary and evaluation of data submitted under 8.16.1 to 8.16.8 It is important to establish whether the metabolites found in food (from animals or plants) are the same as those tested in toxicity studies. Otherwise values for risk assessment (e.g. ADI) are not valid for the residues found | ADS |
8.17. If the active substance is to be used in products for action against plants including algae then tests shall be required to assess toxic effects of metabolites from treated plants, if any, where different from those identified in animals | ADS |
8.18.... | |
9. ECOTOXICOLOGICAL STUDIES
9.1. Toxicity to Aquatic Organisms
9.1.1 Short-term toxicity testing on fish. When short-term fish toxicity data is required, the threshold approach (tiered strategy) should be applied. Long-term toxicity testing on fish in accordance with point 9.1.6.1. will be considered if the substance is poorly water soluble, i.e. below 1 mg/l. | | The study does not need to be conducted if: - a valid long-term aquatic toxicity study on fish is available; - sufficient weight of evidence including the use of other data such as the Fish Embryo Acute Toxicity (FET, OECD TG 236) or results obtained from non-animal methods is available for this data requirement.
9.1.2. Short-term toxicity testing on aquatic invertebrates
9.1.2.1. Daphnia magna | |
9.1.2.2. Other species | ADS |
9.1.3. Growth inhibition study on algae
9.1.3.1. Effects on growth rate of green algae | |
9.1.3.2. Effects on growth rate of cyanobacteria or diatoms | |
9.1.4. Bioconcentration | | The experimental determination may not need to be carried out if: - it can be demonstrated on the basis of physico-chemical properties (e.g. log Kow < 3) or other evidence that the substance has a low potential for bioconcentration
9.1.4.1. Estimation methods
9.1.4.2. Experimental determination
9.1.5. Inhibition of microbial activity The study may be replaced by a nitrification inhibition test if available data show that the substance is likely to be an inhibitor of microbial growth or function, in particular nitrifying bacteria | |
9.1.6. Further Toxicity Studies on Aquatic Organisms If the results of the ecotoxicological studies, studies on fate and behaviour and/or the intended use(s) of the active substance indicate a risk for the aquatic environment, or if long-term exposure is expected, then one or more of the tests described in this Section shall be conducted | ADS |
9.1.6.1 Long term toxicity testing on fish. The information must be provided from long-term toxicity testing on fish in which early life-stages (eggs, larvae or juveniles) are exposed. | ADS |
9.1.6.2. Long term toxicity testing on invertebrates 1. Daphnia growth and reproduction study 2. Other species reproduction and growth (e.g. Mysid) 3. Other species development and emergence (e.g. Chironomus) | ADS |
9.1.7. Bioaccumulation in an appropriate aquatic species | ADS |
9.1.8. Effects on any other specific, non-target organisms (flora and fauna) believed to be at risk | ADS |
9.1.9. Studies on sediment- dwelling organisms | ADS |
9.1.10. Effects on aquatic macrophytes | ADS |
9.2. Terrestrial toxicity, initial tests | ADS |
9.2.1. Effects on soil micro-organisms
9.2.2. Effects on earthworms or other soil- dwelling non-target invertebrates
9.2.3. Acute toxicity to plants
9.3. Terrestrial tests, long term | ADS |
9.3.1. Reproduction study with earthworms or other soil-dwelling non-target invertebrates
9.4. Effects on birds | ADS | For endpoint 9.4.3 the study does not need to be conducted if: - the dietary toxicity study shows that the LC 50 is above 2 000 mg/kg
9.4.1. Acute oral toxicity
9.4.2. Short-term toxicity — eight-day dietary study in at least one species (other than chickens, ducks and geese)
9.4.3. Effects on reproduction
9.5. Effects on arthropods | ADS |
9.5.1. Effects on honeybees
9.5.2. Other non-target terrestrial arthropods, e.g. predators
9.6. Bioconcentration, terrestrial | ADS |
9.7. Bioaccumulation, terrestrial | ADS |
9.8. Effects on other non-target, non-aquatic organisms | ADS |
9.9. Effects on mammals | ADS | Data are derived from the mammalian toxicological assessment. The most sensitive relevant mammalian long-term toxicological endpoint (NOAEL) expressed as mg test compound/kg bw/day shall be reported
9.9.1. Acute oral toxicity
9.9.2. Short term toxicity
9.9.3. Long term toxicity
9.9.4. Effects on reproduction
9.10 Endocrine disruption. The assessment of endocrine disruption properties must comprise the following tiers: (a) an assessment of the mammalian data set in accordance with 8.13.3 to assess whether the substance has endocrine disrupting properties based on data in relation to mammals; (b) if it cannot be concluded based on the mammalian data in accordance with 8.13.3 or 9.1.6.1 that the substance has endocrine disrupting properties, the studies set out in 9.10.1 or 9.10.2 will be considered taking account of any other available relevant information, including a systematic review of the literature. | |
9.10.1 Endocrine disruption in fish. Specific studies to investigate potential endocrine disrupting properties may include, but are not limited to, the following data requirements: (a) Medaka Extended One-Generation Reproduction Test (MEOGRT, OECD TG 240); (b) Fish life cycle toxicity test (FLCTT, OPPTS 850.1500) covering all the ‘estrogen-, androgen- and steroidogenic-mediated’ (EAS) parameters foreseen to be measured in the MEOGRT study. | | The study does not need to be carried out if: - there is no indication for endocrine activity or endocrine related effects from a sufficient mammalian data set in accordance with 8.13.3 or from any other relevant information (e.g. literature), and - valid in vivo data is available, with no information suggesting that the active substance may elicit endocrine activity or effects potentially related to endocrine activity in either the Fish Short Term Reproduction Assay (FSTRA; OECD TG 229), or the 21-days Fish Assay (OECD TG 230) or Fish Sexual Developmental Test (FSDT, OECD TG 234). If other data are available covering the estrogenic, androgenic and steroidogenic, (EAS) related modalities or parameters investigated in OECD TG 229 or OECD TG 230 or OECD TG 234, those data can be used instead.
9.10.2 Endocrine disruption in amphibians. Specific additional studies to investigate potential endocrine disrupting properties may include, but are not limited to Larval Amphibian Growth and Development Assay (LAGDA; OECD TG 241). | | The study does not need to be carried out if: - there is no indication for endocrine activity or endocrine related effects from a sufficient mammalian data set in accordance with 8.13.3 or from any other relevant information (e.g. literature), and - valid in vivo data is available, with no information suggesting that the active substance may have endocrine disrupting properties in an Amphibian Metamorphosis Assay (AMA; OECD 231).
9.10.3 If there is information suggesting that the active substance may have endocrine disrupting properties, or if there is incomplete information on key parameters relevant for concluding on endocrine disruption, additional information or specific studies, as necessary, must be provided which elucidate one or more of the following: (a) the mode or the mechanism of action; (b) potentially relevant adverse effects in humans or animals. | ADS |
10. ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND BEHAVIOUR
10.1. Fate and behaviour in water and sediment
10.1.1. Degradation, initial studies
If the assessment performed indicates the need to investigate further the degradation of the substance and its degradation products or the active substance has an overall low or absent abiotic degradation, then the tests described in 10.1.3 and 10.3.2 and where appropriate — in 10.4 shall be required. The choice of the appropriate test(s) depends on the results of the initial assessment performed | |
10.1.1.1. Abiotic | |
(a) Hydrolysis as a function of pH and identification of breakdown products - The identification of breakdown products is required when the breakdown products at any sampling time are present at ≥ 10 % | |
(b) Phototransformation in water, including identification of transformation products | |
10.1.1.2. Biotic | |
(a) Ready biodegradability | |
(b) Inherent biodegradability (where appropriate) | |
10.1.2. Adsorption/desorption | |
10.1.3. Rate and route of degradation including identification of metabolites and degradation products
10.1.3.1. Biological sewage treatment | |
(a) Aerobic biodegradation | ADS |
(b) Anaerobic biodegradation | ADS |
(c) STP simulation test | ADS |
10.1.3.2. Biodegradation in freshwater | |
(a) Aerobic aquatic degradation study | ADS |
(b) Water/sediment degradation test | ADS |
10.1.3.3. Biodegradation in sea water | ADS |
10.1.3.4. Biodegradation during manure storage | ADS |
10.1.4. Adsorption and desorption in water/aquatic sediment systems and, where relevant, adsorption and desorption of metabolites and degradation products | ADS |
10.1.5. Field study on accumulation in sediment | ADS |
10.1.6. Inorganic substances: information on fate and behaviour in water | ADS |
10.2. Fate and behaviour in soil | ADS |
10.2.1. Laboratory study on rate and route of degradation including identification of the processes involved and identification of any metabolites and degradation products in one soil type (unless pH dependent route) under appropriate conditions Laboratory studies on rate of degradation in three additional soil types | ADS |
10.2.2. Field studies, two soil types | ADS |
10.2.3. Soil accumulation studies | ADS |
10.2.4. Adsorption and desorption in at least three soil types and, where relevant, adsorption and desorption of metabolites and degradation products | ADS |
10.2.5. Further studies on sorption | |
10.2.6. Mobility in at least three soil types and where relevant mobility of metabolites and degradation products | ADS |
10.2.6.1. Column leaching studies | |
10.2.6.2. Lysimeter studies | |
10.2.6.3. Field leaching studies | |
10.2.7. Extent and nature of bound residues The determination and characteristics of bound residues is recommended to be combined with a soil simulation study | ADS |
10.2.8. Other soil degradation studies | ADS |
10.2.9. Inorganic substances: information on fate and behaviour in soil | |
10.3. Fate and behaviour in air
10.3.1. Phototransformation in air (estimation method) Identification of transformation products | |
10.3.2. Fate and behaviour in air, further studies | ADS |
10.4. Additional studies on fate and behaviour in the environment | ADS |
10.5. Definition of the residue | ADS |
10.5.1. Definition of the residue for risk assessment
10.5.2. Definition of the residue for monitoring | |
10.6. Monitoring data | ADS |
10.6.1. Identification of all degradation products (> 10 %) must be included in the studies on degradation in soil, water and sediments | |
11. MEASURES NECESSARY TO PROTECT HUMANS, ANIMALS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
11.1. Recommended methods and precautions concerning handling, use, storage, transport or fire | |
11.2. In case of fire, nature of reaction products, combustion gases etc. | |
11.3. Emergency measures in case of accident | |
11.4. Possibility of destruction or decontamination following release in or on the following: 1. air 2. water, including drinking water 3. soil | |
11.5. Procedures for waste management of the active substance for industry or professional users | |
11.6. Possibility of reuse or recycling | |
11.7. Possibility of neutralisation of effects | |
11.8. Conditions for controlled discharge including leachate qualities on disposal | |
11.9. Conditions for controlled incineration | |
11.10. Identification of any substances falling within the scope of List I or List II of the Annex to Council Directive 80/68/EEC of 17 December 1979 on the protection of groundwater against pollution caused by certain dangerous substances , of Annexes I and II to Directive 2006/118/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the protection of groundwater against pollution and deterioration , of Annex I to Directive 2008/105/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on environmental quality standards in the field of water policy , of Part B of Annex I to Directive 98/83/EC or Annexes VIII and X to Directive 2000/60/EC | |
12. CLASSIFICATION, LABELLING AND PACKAGING
12.1. State any existing classification and labelling | |
12.2. The hazard classification of the substance resulting from the application of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
In addition, for each entry, the reasons why no classification is given for an endpoint should be provided | |
12.2.1. Hazard classification | |
12.2.2. Hazard pictogram | |
12.2.3. Signal word | |
12.2.4. Hazard statements | |
12.2.5. Precautionary statements including prevention, response, storage and disposal | |
12.3. Specific concentration limits, where applicable, resulting from the application of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 | |
13. SUMMARY AND EVALUATION The key information identified from the endpoints in each subsection (2-12) is summarised, evaluated and a draft risk assessment is performed | |
TITLE 2

MICRO-ORGANISMS

Core data set and additional data set for active substances
Information required to support the approval of an active substance is listed in the table below.
Conditions for not requiring a specific test that are set out in the appropriate test methods in Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 that are not repeated in column 3, also apply.
Column 1 Information required | Column 2 All data is CDS unless indicated as ADS | Column 3 Specific rules for adaption from Column 1
1. APPLICANT
1.1. Name and address | |
1.2. Contact person | |
1.3. Manufacturer (name, address and location of manufacturing plant) | |
2. IDENTITY OF THE MICRO-ORGANISM
2.1. Common name of the micro-organism (including alternative and superseded names) | |
2.2. Taxonomic name and strain | |
2.3. Collection and culture reference number where the culture is deposited | |
2.4 Specification of the technical grade active ingredient. | |
2.4.1 Content of the active micro-organism and identity and content of relevant metabolites or toxins. | |
2.4.2 Identity and content of impurities, additives, contaminating micro-organisms. | |
2.4.3 Analytical profile of batches. | |
2.5 Method of production and quality control. | |
2.6.... | |
2.7.... | |
2.8.... | |
2.9.... | |
3. BIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF THE MICRO-ORGANISM
3.1. General information on the micro-organism
3.1.1. Historical background | |
3.1.2. Historical uses | |
3.1.3. Origin, natural occurrence and geographical distribution | |
3.2. Development stages/life cycle of the micro-organism | |
3.3. Relationships to known plant or animal or human pathogens | |
3.4. Genetic stability and factors affecting it | |
3.5 Information on the production of relevant metabolites and toxins. | |
3.6. Production and resistance to antibiotics and other anti-microbial agents | |
3.7. Robustness to environmental factors | |
3.8. Further information on the micro-organism | |
4. METHODS OF DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION
4.1 Methods, procedures and criteria used to establish the presence and identity of the micro-organism. | |
4.2 Analytical methods for the analysis of the micro-organism as manufactured. | |
4.3 Methods used for monitoring purposes to determine and quantify residues (viable or non-viable). | |
5. EFFECTIVENESS AGAINST TARGET ORGANISM
5.1. Function and mode of control e.g. attracting, killing, inhibiting | |
5.2. Infectiveness, dispersal and colonisation ability | |
5.3. Representative organism(s) controlled and products, organisms or objects to be protected | |
5.4. Effects on representative target organism(s) Effects on materials, substances and products | |
5.5. Likely concentration at which the micro-organism will be used | |
5.6. Mode of action (including time delay) | |
5.7. Efficacy data | |
5.8. Any known limitations on efficacy
5.8.1. Information on the occurrence or possible occurrence of the development of resistance of the target organism(s) and appropriate management strategies | |
5.8.2. Observations on undesirable or unintended side effects | |
5.8.3. Host specificity, range and effects on species other than the target organism | |
5.9. Methods to prevent loss of virulence of seed stock of the micro-organism | |
6. INTENDED USES AND EXPOSURE
6.1. Field of use(s) envisaged | |
6.2. Product-type(s) | |
6.3. Detailed description of the use pattern(s) | |
6.4. Category of users for which the micro-organism should be approved | |
6.5. Exposure data applying, as appropriate, the methodologies described in Section 5 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
6.5.1. Information on human exposure associated with the intended uses and disposal of the active substance | |
6.5.2. Information on environmental exposure associated with the intended uses and disposal of the active substance | |
6.5.3. Information on exposure of food-producing animals and food and feeding stuffs associated with the intended uses of the active substance | |
7. EFFECT ON HUMAN AND ANIMAL HEALTH | | Information requirements in this Section may be adapted as appropriate in accordance with the specifications of Title 1 of this Annex.
7.1. Basic information
7.1.1. Medical data | |
7.1.2. Medical surveillance on manufacturing plant personnel | |
7.1.3. Sensitisation/allergenicity observations | |
7.1.4. Direct observation, e.g. clinical cases Any pathogenicity and infectiveness to humans and other mammals under conditions of immunosuppression | |
7.2. Basic studies
7.2.1. Sensitisation | |
7.2.2. Acute toxicity, pathogenicity, and infectiveness
7.2.2.1. Acute oral toxicity, pathogenicity and infectiveness | |
7.2.2.2. Acute inhalatory toxicity, pathogenicity and infectiveness | ADS |
7.2.2.3. Intraperitoneal/subcutaneous single dose | ADS |
7.2.3. In vitro genotoxicity testing | |
7.2.4. Cell culture study | |
7.2.5. Information on short-term toxicity and pathogenicity | ADS |
7.2.5.1. Health effects after repeated inhalatory exposure | ADS |
7.2.6. Proposed treatment: first aid measures, medical treatment | |
7.3. Specific toxicity, pathogenicity and infectiveness studies | ADS |
7.4. Genotoxicity — in vivo studies in somatic cells | ADS |
7.5. Genotoxicity — in vivo studies in germ cells | ADS |
7.6. Summary of mammalian toxicity, pathogenicity and infectiveness and overall evaluation | |
7.7. Residues in or on treated articles, food and feedingstuffs | ADS |
7.7.1. Persistence and likelihood of multiplication in or on treated articles, feedingstuffs or foodstuffs | ADS |
7.7.2. Further information required | ADS |
7.7.2.1. Non-viable residues | ADS |
7.7.2.2. Viable residues | ADS |
7.8. Summary and evaluation of residues in or on treated articles, food and feedingstuffs | ADS |
8. EFFECTS ON NON-TARGET ORGANISMS | | Information requirements in this Section may be adapted as appropriate in accordance with the specifications of Title 1 of this Annex.
8.1. Effects on aquatic organisms
8.1.1. Effects on fish | |
8.1.2. Effects on freshwater invertebrates | |
8.1.3. Effects on algae growth | |
8.1.4. Effects on plants other than algae | ADS |
8.2. Effects on earthworms | |
8.3. Effects on soil micro-organisms | |
8.4. Effects on birds | |
8.5. Effects on bees | |
8.6. Effects on arthropods other than bees | |
8.7. Further studies | ADS |
8.7.1. Terrestrial plants | ADS |
8.7.2. Mammals | ADS |
8.7.3. Other relevant species and processes | ADS |
8.8. Summary and evaluation of effects on non-target organisms | |
9. ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND BEHAVIOUR
9.1. Persistence and multiplication
9.1.1. Soil | |
9.1.2. Water | |
9.1.3. Air | |
9.1.4. Mobility | |
9.1.5. Summary and evaluation of fate and behaviour in the environment | |
10. MEASURES NECESSARY TO PROTECT HUMANS, ANIMALS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
10.1. Recommended methods and precautions concerning handling, storage, transport or fire | |
10.2. Emergency measures in case of an accident | |
10.3. Procedures for destruction or decontamination | |
10.4. Procedures for waste management | |
10.5. Monitoring plan to be used for the active micro-organism including handling, storage, transport and use | |
11. CLASSIFICATION, LABELLING AND PACKAGING OF THE MICRO-ORGANISM
11.1. Relevant risk group specified in Article 2 of Directive 2000/54/EC | |
12. SUMMARY AND EVALUATION The key information identified from the endpoints in each subsection (2-12) is summarised, evaluated and a draft risk assessment is performed | |
OJ L 142, 31.5.2008, p. 1.
OJ L 276, 20.10.2010, p. 33.
OJ L 50, 20.2.2004, p. 44.
Words in Annex 2 para. 2 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Chemicals (Health and Safety) and Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/720), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 140(2)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Annex 2 para. 4 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Chemicals (Health and Safety) and Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/720), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 140(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Annex 2 para. 6 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Chemicals (Health and Safety) and Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/720), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 140(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Annex 2 para. 8 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Chemicals (Health and Safety) and Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/720), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 140(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Annex 2 point 2 substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(2) (with reg. 3)
Words in Annex 2 point 5 inserted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(3)(a) (with reg. 3)
Words in Annex 2 point 5 inserted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(3)(b) (with reg. 3)
Words in Annex 2 point 5 omitted (6.4.2024) by virtue of The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(3)(c) (with reg. 3)
Words in Annex 2 Title 1 table substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)(a) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 1 table row 2 substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)(b) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 1 table row 2.5 substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)(c) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 1 table row 2.8 substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)(d) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 1 table row 2.11.1 inserted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)(e) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 1 table row 6.6 substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)(f) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 1 table row 6.7.2 substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)(g) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 1 table row 8.1 substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)(h) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 1 table row 8.2 substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)(i) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 1 table row 8.3 substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)(j) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 1 table row 8.6 substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)(k) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 1 table row 8.10 substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)(l) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 1 table row 8.10.1 substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)(m) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 1 table row 8.10.2 substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)(n) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 1 table row 8.10.3 substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)(o) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 1 table row 8.10.4 inserted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)(p) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 1 table row 8.11.2 substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)(q) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 1 table rows 8.12.1-8.12.3 substituted for rows 8.12.1-8.12.8 (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)(r) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 1 table row 8.13.2 substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)(s) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 1 table row 8.13.3 substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)(t) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 1 table row 8.13.3.1 inserted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)(u) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 1 table row 8.13.4 substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)(v) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 1 table row 8.13.5 substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)(w) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 1 table row 8.18 omitted (6.4.2024) by virtue of The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)(x) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 1 table row 9.1.1 substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)(y) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 1 table row 9.1.6.1 substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)(z) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 1 table row 9.10 substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)(z1) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 1 table rows 9.10.1-9.10.3 inserted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)(z2) (with reg. 3)
Words in Annex 2 Title 2 table substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(5)(a) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 2 table row 2.4 substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(5)(b) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 2 table rows 2.4.1-2.4.3 inserted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(5)(c) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 2 table row 2.5 substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(5)(d) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 2 table rows 2.6-2.9 omitted (6.4.2024) by virtue of The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(5)(e) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 2 table row 3.5 substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(5)(f) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 2 table row 4.1 substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(5)(g) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 2 table row 4.2 substituted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(5)(h) (with reg. 3)
Annex 2 Title 2 table row 4.3 inserted (6.4.2024) by The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/352), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(5)(i) (with reg. 3)