The B-risk for biocides tool has been developed as a collaborative effort under the 'one substance, one assessment' approach. It is an extension of the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA)’s B-risk tool — originally designed for plant protection products — and adapted now to the specific needs of biocidal products, particularly insecticides.

The tool helps users to conduct risk assessments under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR), supporting bee health and biodiversity across Europe.

Key benefits of B-risk for biocides include:

• Biocide-specific exposure assessment;
• A user-friendly, step-by-step interface that performs complex calculations automatically;
• Alignment with EFSA’s 2023 Bee Guidance for pesticides, ensuring shared scientific principles; and
• An integrated user manual for clear guidance at every assessment stage.