What are the effects of multiple pesticide residues in food?
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a public consultation on its pilot assessments of the risks posed to humans by pesticides. In particular, the consultation will look at residues of multiple pesticides present in food.
Two draft assessments will be open for comments until 15 November. One addresses chronic effects on the thyroid system, the other considers the acute effects on the nervous system.
Both are the result of a multi-year collaboration between EFSA and the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment for the Netherlands (RIVM).
“The overall draft conclusion for both assessments is that consumer risk from dietary cumulative exposure is below the threshold that triggers regulatory action for all the population groups covered,” noted EFSA.
Interested parties can submit comments here.
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