TOXICOLOGY OF PESTICIDES

THE FATE AND COMPARATIVE TOXICOLOGICAL AND HYGIENIC ASSESSMENT OF NEW CHLORONICOTINYL INSECTICIDES IN AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES

L.V. Yermolova

Comparative hygienic assessment and residue decline study of new chloronicotinyl pesticides (imidacloprid, thiacloprid and acetamiprid) have been made in different agroclimatic zones of Ukraine.

Residues of chloronicotinyl pesticides were not found in apples and apple juice during the harvest time. On the basis of conducted studies, hygienic standards (maximum residue level, preharvest interval) were recommended.

Possible human's intake of these insecticides may range approximately 7,0 % of the Acceptable Daily Intake

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