Published: 8 April 2026
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Food Domain: Pesticides
Abstract/Summary:This is a guidance document developed by the Danish EPA for higher tier risk assessment of pesticides for birds and mammals. It has been revised to meet the need for a common strategy within the Northern Zone. The guidance describes species to be included, and the focal species to be used in higher tier risk assessment for each combination of crop and growth stage. The exposure scenarios, particularly the composition of diet to be used for all relevant combinations of focal species, crop and growth stage has been specified in more detail. A calculator tool (Excel spreadsheet) was developed for use in connection with the guidance. The calculator tool is a flexible tool, which complements the EFSA Calculator Tool for Tier 1 risk assessment, providing a range of refinement options for many species required for higher tier risk assessment. It supports regulatory evaluations within the Northern Zone framework, which includes several European countries collaborating on plant protection product authorizations. The template facilitates detailed modeling of exposure scenarios by integrating species-specific data such as body weight, diet composition, and application intervals. It calculates predicted environmental concentrations and compares them with toxicological endpoints like LD50 values to determine risk quotients. It is primarily used by applicants and evaluators to demonstrate compliance with EU Regulation No. 1107/2009, promoting safer pesticide use and protecting wildlife.