Response to commentary article on environmental quality standards for diclofenac derived under the European water framework directive: 1. Aquatic organisms, by Maack et al. 2022
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Abstract In this short article, we respond to a Commentary by Maack et al. (Environ Sci Eur 34:24, 2022) in which they challenge recommendations Leverett 33:133, 2021) for setting an aquatic Environmental Quality Standard (EQS) the pharmaceutical diclofenac. recommend use of results from stream mesocosm study as main point departure EQS and dismiss Species Sensitivity Distribution (SSD) containing relevant reliable single species data because bimodality distribution. We present key used note that these are highly variable, include control mortalities up 60%, and, reported original authors, show significant effect only at highest test concentration not estimated value proposed also there neither regulatory nor technical grounds dismissing SSD minor criticisms our compliance assessment (comparison different values with concentrations European surface waters). Finally, provide comment on derivation process subsequent opinion diclofenac dossier Commission’s Scientific Committee Health, Emerging Risks (SCHEER).
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عنوان ژورنال: Environmental Sciences Europe
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2190-4715', '2190-4707']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12302-022-00704-1