The good environmental status for the descriptor "pollutants" is achieved when the concentrations of pollutants in biota, sediment and water comply with the environmental quality standards in accordance with the WFD, the UQN Directive 2008/105/EC and the Surface Water Regulation (OGewV). and meet the environmental objectives and environmental objectives of the "Hazardous substances segment" of helCOM BSAP. Due to the considerable uncertainties and knowledge gaps that still exist in the current UQNs and EACs (Environmental Assessment Criteria), the precautionary principle should be used as an additional criterion for assessment. In addition, for good environmental status, other specific requirements arising from the MSRL must be met, in particular compliance with other environmental quality standards/environmental quality objectives for sediments and biota and the Taking into account biological pollutant effects." In order to assess the good environmental status of D8, the following criteria are used in accordance with Commission (EU) 2017/848 decision: D8C1, D8C2, D8C3, D8C4. Explanation: In this round of reports, Germany does not update the general description of the good environmental status of 2012 at descriptor level. During the reporting period, Germany worked with the Countries bordering the Baltic Sea within the framework of the EU's MSRL-CIS process and in HELCOM to develop methodological standards (indicators, evaluation procedures). Specific details 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 evaluation of the criteria of the Commission's Decision (EU) 2017/848, Article 8_GES, where relevant, shall include the assessments under other EU directives, take into account, as far as possible, the regional assessments agreed so far and, in individual cases, national assessments.