Data-gap analysis

CEA has experienced specialists in toxicology, environmental fate, aquatic and terrestrial ecotoxicology and higher-tier exposure modelling. We are skilled at applying this knowledge and experience at the EU, Member State and country (aquaculture in the US and Chile) levels in support of our clients’ product registrations.

CEA routinely conducts data-gap analyses through literature reviews and read-across from other uses, e.g., plant-protection products, to inform product development and defence strategies, as well as for regulatory submissions. Our environmental fate specialists provide expertise in evaluating environmental fate studies, reviewing literature data and proposing refinements for phase II environmental risk assessments. Data gaps are addressed through the placement and monitoring of studies, including

  • compound physical-chemical properties
  • degradation studies e.g., soil, manure, marine water
  • soil sorption/desorption studies
  • photolysis/hydrolysis studies
  • ecotoxicological studies (tiers A and B)
  • kinetic analysis of laboratory and field degradation/dissipation studies to derive regulatory acceptable endpoints.

Meet the team