This standard applies to the monitoring of environmental effects of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) based on the provisions of EU Directive 2001/18/EC and Council Decision 2002/811/EC. The aim of wild bee monitoring described in the standard is to detect potentially adverse effects of GMOs and GMO cultivation systems on the environment. This standard describes the sampling methods as well as the sampling periods and time frames required.
VDI 4332 Blatt 1-2016 history
2016VDI 4332 Blatt 1-2016 Monitoring the effects of the cultivation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) - Standardised sampling methods for wild bees
2015VDI 4332 BLATT 1-2015 Monitoring der Wirkungen des Anbaus gentechnisch veraenderter Organismen (GVO) - Standardisierte Erfassung von Wildbienen