Laboratory of Ecotoxicology
We conduct testing of the influence of chemical substances and products on the environment
THE RANGE OF CONDUCTED TESTS IN ECOTOXICOLOGY LABORATORY
Aquatic organisms
1. Freshwater Algae Growth Inhibition Test (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata, Raphidocelis subcapitata) acc. to OECD 201
2. Diatoms Growth Inhibition Test (Navicula pelliculosa) acc. to OECD 201
3. Daphnia sp., Acute Immobilization Test acc. to OECD 202
4. Fish, Acute Toxicity Test acc. to OECD 203
5. Fish, Early-life Stage Toxicity Test acc. to 210
6. Daphnia magna, Reproduction Test acc. to OECD 211
7. Sediment-Water Chironomid Toxicity Test using Spiked Sediment acc. to OECD 218
8. Sediment-Water Chironomid Toxicity Test using Spiked Water acc. to OECD 219
9. Lemna sp. Growth Inhibition Test acc. to OECD 221
10. Sediment-Water Lumbriculus Toxicity Test using Spiked Sediment acc. to OECD 225
11. Chironomus sp., Acute Immobilisation Test acc. to OECD 235
12. Water-Sediment Myriophyllum spicatum Toxicity Test acc. to OECD 239
13. Water-Sediment Glyceria maxima Toxicity Test acc. to OECD 239
Terrestrial macro-organisms
1. Earthworm Acute Toxicity Test (Eisenia fetida) acc. to OECD 207
2. Earthworm Reproduction Test (Eisenia fetida) acc. to OECD 222
3. Predatory mite (Hypoaspis (Geolaelaps) aculeifer) reproduction test in soil acc. to OECD 226
4. Collembolan (Folsomia candida) Reproduction Test in Soil acc. to OECD 232
Terrestrial microorganisms
2. Determination of carbon in microbial biomass acc. to ISO 14240-1
3. Soil Microorganisms: Carbon Transformation Test acc. to OECD 217
Pollinators
1. Honey bee, Acute Oral Toxicity Test acc. to OECD 213
2. Honey bee, Acute Contact Toxicity Test acc. to OECD 214
3. Honey Bee Larval Toxicity Test, Single Exposure (Apis mellifera) acc. to OECD 237
4. Honey Bee Larval Toxicity Test, Chronic Exposure (Apis mellifera) acc. to OECD GD 239 (project)
6. Bumblebee, Acute Contact Toxicity Test acc. to OECD 246
7. Bumblebee, Acute Oral Toxicity Test acc. to OECD 247
8. Solitary bee, Acute Oral Toxicity Test (Osmia rufa) acc. to OECD 213 and EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) Guidance document on the risk assessment of plant protection products on bees (Apis mellifera, Bombus spp. and solitary bees (2013;11(7):3295))
9. Solitary bee, Acute Contact Toxicity Test (Osmia rufa) acc. to OECD 214 and EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) Guidance document on the risk assessment of plant protection products on bees (Apis mellifera, Bombus spp. and solitary bees (2013;11(7):3295))
1. Predatory mites Toxicity Test (Typhlodromus pyri) – Tier 1 acc. to Guidelines to evaluate side-effects of plant protection products to non-target arthropods. IOBC, BART and EPPO Joint Initiative. M.P. Candolfi, S. Blümel, R. Forster et al. (2000)
2. Predatory mites Toxicity Test (Typhlodromus pyri) – Tier 2 – Extended Laboratory Test acc. to Guidelines to evaluate side-effects of plant protection products to non-target arthropods. IOBC, BART and EPPO Joint Initiative. M.P. Candolfi, S. Blümel, R. Forster et al. (2000)
3. Parasitic Wasp Toxicity Test (Aphidius rhopalosiphi) – Tier 1 acc. to Guidelines to evaluate side-effects of plant protection products to non-target arthropods. IOBC, BART and EPPO Joint Initiative. M.P. Candolfi, S. Blümel, R. Forster et al. (2000)
4. Parasitic Wasp Toxicity Test (Aphidius rhopalosiphi) – Tier 2 – Extended Laboratory Test acc. to Guidelines to evaluate side-effects of plant protection products to non-target arthropods. IOBC, BART and EPPO Joint Initiative. M.P. Candolfi, S. Blümel, R. Forster et al. (2000)
5. Coccinella septempunctata Toxicity Laboratory Test – Tier 1 acc. to Guidelines to evaluate side-effects of plant protection products to non-target arthropods. IOBC, BART and EPPO Joint Initiative. M.P. Candolfi, S. Blümel, R. Forster et al. (2000)
6. Coccinella septempunctata Toxicity Extended Laboratory Test – Tier 2 acc. to Guidelines to evaluate side-effects of plant protection products to non-target arthropods. IOBC, BART and EPPO Joint Initiative. M.P. Candolfi, S. Blümel, R. Forster et al. (2000)
7. Chrysoperla carnea Toxicity Laboratory Test – Tier 1 acc. to Guidelines to evaluate side-effects of plant protection products to non-target arthropods. IOBC, BART and EPPO Joint Initiative. M.P. Candolfi, S. Blümel, R. Forster et al. (2000)
8. Chrysoperla carnea Toxicity Extended Laboratory Test – Tier 2 acc. to Guidelines to evaluate side-effects of plant protection products to non-target arthropods. IOBC, BART and EPPO Joint Initiative. M.P. Candolfi, S. Blümel, R. Forster et al. (2000)
9. Spiders of the genus Pardosa Toxicity Laboratory Test – Tier 1 acc. to Guidelines to evaluate side-effects of plant protection products to non-target arthropods. IOBC, BART and EPPO Joint Initiative. M.P. Candolfi, S. Blümel, R. Forster et al. (2000)
10. Rove beetle Toxicity Laboratory Test (Aleochara bilineata) – Tier 1 acc. to Guidelines to evaluate side-effects of plant protection products to non-target arthropods. IOBC, BART and EPPO Joint Initiative. M.P. Candolfi, S. Blümel, R. Forster et al. (2000)
11. Rove beetle Toxicity Extended Laboratory Test (Aleochara bilineata) – Tier 2 acc. to Guidelines to evaluate side-effects of plant protection products to non-target arthropods. IOBC, BART and EPPO Joint Initiative. M.P. Candolfi, S. Blümel, R. Forster et al. (2000)
12. Carabid Beetle Toxicity Laboratory Test (Poecilus cupreus) – Tier 1 acc. to Guidelines to evaluate side-effects of plant protection products to non-target arthropods. IOBC, BART and EPPO Joint Initiative. M.P. Candolfi, S. Blümel, R. Forster et al. (2000)
13. Predatory Bug Toxicity Laboratory Test (Orius laevigatus) – Tier 1 acc. to Guidelines to evaluate side-effects of plant protection products to non-target arthropods. IOBC, BART and EPPO Joint Initiative. M.P. Candolfi, S. Blümel, R. Forster et al. (2000)
Plants
1. Seedling Emergence and Seedling Growth Test acc. to OECD 208
2. Vegetative Vigour Test acc. to 227
Soil
1. Determination of nitrate, nitrite and ammonium in field-moist soils acc. to ISO/TS 14256-1 „Soil quality – Determination of nitrate, nitrite and ammonium in field-moist soils by extraction with potassium chloride solution
2. Determination of soil maximum water capacity acc. to ISO 11268-2
3. Determination of dry matter and water content on a mass basis acc. to ISO 11465
4. Determination of soil pH acc. to OECD 222
5. Measurement of cationic exchange capacity in soil
6. Soil salinity test
INDIVIDUAL TESTS
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OTHER LABORATORIES
In our laboratories, tests are carried out by well experienced professionals holding required qualifications.
PHYSICAL-CHEMICAL LABORATORY
The laboratory conducts physicochemical tests, performs analytical instrumental determinations as well as stability tests.
TOXICOLOGY LABORATORY
The laboratory conducts tests of toxicological properties, both in vivo and in vitro.
HISTOPATHOLOGY LABORATORY
The laboratory performs a histopathological assessment for toxicological tests conducted in our laboratory, as well as to the needs of other research units.
EFFICACY LABORATORY
The laboratory conducts research on the effectiveness of biocidal products, both for professional and home use.
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