# Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance benzobicyclon

## TL;DR

This paper summarizes the peer review of the risk assessment for the pesticide benzobicyclon, focusing on its use as a herbicide on rice.

## Contribution

The paper provides a peer-reviewed evaluation of benzobicyclon's risk assessment under EU regulations.

## Key findings

- The peer review evaluated the representative use of benzobicyclon as a herbicide on rice.
- Missing information required by the regulatory framework was identified.
- Concerns were raised regarding the risk assessment of benzobicyclon.

## Abstract

The conclusions of the EFSA following the peer review of the initial risk assessments carried out by the competent authority of the rapporteur Member State, Malta, for the pesticide active substance benzobicyclon are reported. The context of the peer review was that required by Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council. The conclusions were reached on the basis of the evaluation of the representative use of benzobicyclon as a herbicide on rice. The reliable endpoints, appropriate for use in regulatory risk assessment, are presented. Missing information identified as being required by the regulatory framework is listed. Concerns are identified.