Good environmental status for marine litter is achieved when waste and its decomposition products do not have a harmful effect on marine life and habitats. In addition, waste and its decomposition products shall not contribute to the introduction and spread of non-indigenous species. The Commission Decision for D10C3 further specifies that waste and micro-litter should only be consumed by marine organisms in quantities that do not adversely affect the health of the species concerned. The criteria for assessing GES for D10 set out in Commission Decision (EU) 2017/848 are as follows: D10C1, D10C2, D10C3, D10C4. Explanation: Germany does not update the general description of good environmental status (GES) from 2012 at descriptor level in this reporting exercise. During the reporting period, Germany has worked with the countries bordering the Baltic Sea in the framework of the EUs MSFD CIS process and HELCOM to develop methodological standards (indicators, evaluation procedures). Specific aspects of criteria and indicators that contribute to a quantitative assessment of good environmental status are reported in the reporting scheme Art. 8_GES. For the assessment of the criteria in Commission Decision (EU) 2017/848 under Article 8_GES assessments under other EU directives are taken into account where relevant. Where possible regional evaluations that have been coordinated so far (currently HOLAS II) are taken into account and complemented by national assessments on a case by case basis.