3.3.3. Worker safety assessment
The worker safety of the formulated product should be
addressed. For formulated commercial product should be
examined for irritancy using validated laboratory animal
tests for skin irritation and also for eye irritation in the case
of liquid products. The skin sensitisation potential is also
recommended where there is any reason to suspect that the
preparation contains components that may be able to penetrate
the skin and cause sensitisation. Inhalation toxicity
studies will not be required unless components of the Wnal
products other than the active agents give cause for
concern.
3.3.4. Environmental risk assessment
Because the microbial additive impact on the environment
can be considered negligible, the environmental risk
assessment is only required in exceptional cases. If the
additive contains or consists of a GMOs within the meaning
of article 2 (1) and 2 (2) of Council Directive 2001/18/
EC on the deliberate release of GMOs (OJ L 106, 17.4.2001)
must Wrst satisfy the requirements of the release Directive,
which includes an assessment of any risks for the environment
related to the GMOs. The conditions for the placing
on the market of the additive, including speciWc conditions
of use and handling and a proposal for labelling and packaging
should comprise at least the requirements laid down
in Annex IV of Directive 2001/18/EC (Anadón et al., 2004).