specific protection goals for ERA for pesticides
The specific goals of an environmental risk assessment in terms of what to protect, where to protect it, over what time period and with what degree of certainty.
Specific protection goals (SPGs) for Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) of pesticides are clearly defined objectives that describe what needs to be protected in the environment and to what extent. For example, they can specify the level of protection desired for bees, birds, aquatic life, or soil organisms, including how much harm is acceptable and over what area or time period.
EFSA uses SPGs in pesticide risk assessment to guide scientific evaluations, ensuring that environmental safety standards are clear and consistent. By defining what needs protection and the acceptable impact levels, EFSA can assess whether a pesticide’s use poses unacceptable risks to wildlife or ecosystems and provide recommendations to regulators on safe use and restrictions.