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    Some crucial elements of the uncertainty of the consumption data used for the estimation of pesticide residue exposure

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    Before issuing permits to use pesticides, it has to be ensured, that pesticide residues remaining in the treated products are not harmful to the human body and to the environment. The calculated value of consumer pesticide residue exposure is influenced by several uncertainty factors. In our article, the parameters influencing the estimation of the amount of food consumed, the use of the picture book showing standardised food portions, the determination of the composition of the reported foods when assessing food consumption, and issues related to the body weight measurement of the person interviewed are addressed. The analysis was based on the daily consumer exposure calculated using the standard food portions selected on the basis of the approximation obtained during the interviews, as well as accurately known food ingredients and their quantities, and bifenthrin residues. Results show, that in the hands of experts with the necessary dietary knowledge and experience, exposure data obtained with the help of the NutriComp software and database, used in the dietary survey (EU-MENU) currently under way in Hungary, do not differ significantly from daily exposure values calculated by taking into consideration the known composition and quantities of the foods consumed. Daily deviations are expected to offset each other when calculating average consumption figures. It can therefore be assumed, that the data obtained during the survey provide reliable information for the calculation of the average daily exposure of Hungarian consumers

    Food safety assessment of the mycotoxin and pesticide residue contamination of our foods, part 2. : Mycotoxins

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    The occurrence, legal regulation, quality requirements for sampling and analysis of mycotoxins occurring in food and feed in Hungary are presented. Furthermore, the current practice is evaluated. To complement the test results of NÉBIH, the WESSLING Hungary Ltd. and the University of Kaposvár provided detailed analytical results for the assessment of consumers’ exposure. Besides, the BIOMIN Ltd. and the SGS Hungária Ltd. shared their annual summary data, the Gabona Control Ltd. made available partial test results for preparing this paper. Based on the available data and information, the exposure of Hungarian consumers to Aflatoxin M1 and DON is estimated, and recom-mendations are made for facilitating the actions aiming to reduce the contamination of our food. Taking into account the extensive national test results and international information, we concluded that: • the exposure of consumers to Aflatoxin M1 and DON may exceed the toxicological reference values from time to time, posing a risk to consumers’ the health; • there is a need for coordinated comprehensive actions by all interested parties for the reduction of Aspergillus and Fusarium fungi infections in cereals and the resulted toxin exposure

    Food safety assessment of the mycotoxin and pesticide residue contamination of our foods, part 1. : pesticide residues

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    In the first part of our paper, the regulation of pesticide residues in foods and feeds is presented, as well as the requirements regarding their analytical examination, and the experiences of current domestic practice are analyzed. Based on the analytical results of NÉBIH between 2014 and 2018, the pesticide residue content of the foodstuffs on the market is analyzed and the exposure of Hungarian consumers is estimated in order to facilitate the rational and regular use of pesticides by means of a scientific evaluation of the situation; recommendations are also made. Based on extensive studies and international information it can be stated that pesticide residues in our foods, including glyphosate residues, do not pose a food safety or public health risk to consumers

    Élelmiszereink mikotoxin és növényvédőszer-maradék szennyezettségének élelmiszerbiztonsági megítélése, 1. rész. : növényvédőszer-maradékok

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    Közleményünk első részében ismertetjük az élelmiszerekben és a takarmányokban előforduló növényvédőszer-maradékok szabályozását, azok analitikai vizsgálatával kapcsolatos követelményeket, elemezzük a jelenlegi hazai gyakorlat tapasztalatait. A NÉBIH 2014-2018 között végzett vizsgálati eredményei alapján elemezzük a forgalomba kerülő élelmiszerek növényvédőszer-maradék tartalmát, és megbecsüljük a magyar fogyasztók expozícióját annak érdekében, hogy tudományos alaposságú helyzetértékeléssel elősegítsük a növényvédőszerek okszerű, szabályos felhasználását; minderre javaslatokat is teszünk. Széleskörű vizsgálatok és nemzetközi információk alapján megállapítható, hogy az élelmiszereinkben előforduló növényvédőszer-maradékok - beleértve a glifozátmaradékokat is - a fogyasztókra nézve nem jelentenek élelmiszerbiztonsági vagy népegészségügyi kockázatot

    Élelmiszereink mikotoxin-és növényvédőszer-maradék szennyezettségének élelmiszer-biztonsági megítélése, 2. rész. : mikotoxinok

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    Közleményünkben bemutatjuk az élelmiszerekben és takarmányokban előforduló mikotoxin-szennyezést, szabályozásukat, az élelmiszerek, takarmányok mintavételével és analitikai vizsgálatával kapcsolatos követelményeket, elemezzük a jelenlegi hazai gyakorlat tapasztalatait. A NÉBIH mellett, felkérésünkre részletes adatokat bocsátott a fogyasztói kockázatbecslés céljára a WESSLING Hungary Kft. és a Kaposvári Egyetem. A BIOMIN Kft., és SGS Hungária Kft. összesített adatokkal, a Gabona Control Kft. pedig rész-adatokkal járult hozzá tanulmányunk elkészítéséhez. A rendelkezésünkre álló vizsgálati eredmények alapján becsüljük a magyar fogyasztók expozícióját annak érdekében, hogy előzetes helyzetértékeléssel segítsük elő az élelmiszereink szennyezettségének csökkentéséhez szükséges célirányos intézkedéseket, amelyekre javaslatokat is teszünk. Széleskörű vizsgálatok és nemzetközi információ alapján megállapítottuk, hogy: • előzetes becsléseink szerint a fogyasztók egy részénél az alfatoxin M1 és DON expozíciója időszakonként meghaladhatja a toxikológiai referencia értékeket, ami humánegészségügyi kockázatot jelent; • az emberi fogyasztásra és takarmányozási célra termelt gabonák gombafertőzöttségének és az abból származó toxin expozíciónak csökkentésére, az összes érintett fél közreműködésével, átfogó intézkedések szükségesek

    Assessment of Hungarian Consumers’ Exposure to Pesticide Residues Based on the Results of Pesticide Residue Monitoring between 2017 and 2021

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    The short-term intake (ESTI) of pesticide residues in Hungarian consumers was assessed based on 2331 test results obtained during the 2017–2021 monitoring program on frequently analyzed apples, sour cherries, table grapes, peaches, nectarines, peppers, and strawberries (23.5% of all samples taken from 119 crops). The age-specific consumption data were obtained from national food consumption surveys (2009 and 2018–2020). The exposure was characterized by Hazard Quotient and Hazard Index considering the acute reference doses of pesticide residues detected in the samples. When ESTI was calculated with all detected “single” residues and a variability factor of 3.6, recommended for evaluation of monitoring results, the HI only exceeded 1 for children <3 years old eating grapes (1.50–1.81). HI was <1 when any of the six foods were eaten together within one day. Between forty and fifty percent of samples contained 2–23 residues. Though the individual residue concentrations were below the corresponding MRLs, multiple residues being present in one sample resulted in maximum HI values in apples (1.14); grapes (6.57); peaches and nectarines (2.57); strawberries (2.74); and peppers (10.44). Residues with low ARfD values contributed the most. Applying HI is simple, but provides only point estimates; therefore, it should only be used in first-tier risk assessment

    Evaluation of the Results of Pesticide Residue Analysis in Food Sampled between 2017 and 2021

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    As mandated by the EU and the national risk management duties, pesticide residues were determined by four specialized laboratories in 9924 samples taken from 119 crops of economic importance in Hungary and imported foodstuffs during 2017–2021. The screening method applied covered 622 pesticide residues as defined for enforcement purposes. The limit of detection ranged between 0.002 and 0.008 mg/kg. The 1.0% violation rate concerning all commodities was lower than in the European Union. No residue was detectable in 45.9% of the samples. For detailed analyses, six commodities (apple, cherry, grape, nectarine/peach, sweet peppers, and strawberry) were selected as they were analyzed in over 195 samples and most frequently contained residues. Besides testing their conformity with national MRLs, applying 0.3 MRL action limits for pre-export control, we found that 73% of the sampled lots would be compliant with ≥90% probability based on a second independent sampling. Multiple residues (2–23) in one sample were detected in 36–50% of the tested lots. Considering the provisions of integrated pest management, and the major pests and diseases of selected crops, normally three to four and exceptionally, seven to nine active ingredients with different modes of action should suffice for their effective and economic protection within four weeks before harvest
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