Supplementary information to the revised guidance on the risk assessment of plant protection products on bees (Apis mellifera, Bombus spp. and solitary bees)

The European Commission asked EFSA to revise the guidance on the risk assessment for honey bees, bumble bees and solitary bees for Regulation (EU) 1107/2009. The guidance document is a review ofEFSA’s existing guidance document, which was published in 2013. The guidance document outlines the approach for exposure estimation in different scenarios and tiers. It includes hazard characterisation and provides risk assessment methodology covering dietary and contact exposure. The guidance documental so provides recommendations for higher tier studies, risk from metabolites and mixture. This document includes supplementary information for the guidance.