Description

Published annually in August.

This volume contains 46 standards.

Biological Effects and Environmental Fate–establishes standard procedures for assessing biological effects and environmental fate, including evaluating the properties, efficacy, safety, and impact in appropriate environments of pesticides and antimicrobial agents.

Biotechnology–provides test methods, guides, and practices for identification of bacteriophage, handling of hazardous biological materials, and indirect and direct detection of mycoplasma.

Pesticides and Alternative Control Agents–focuses on areas such as evaluating the health hazards and effectiveness of certain pesticides, and evaluation of antimicrobial agents.