Pesticides

The level of pesticide residues detected exceeds the toxicological reference value. This dose defines the maximum quantity of a substance that can be ingested by the consumer at once over a short period of time (in the case of an ARfD) or over a lifetime (in the case of an ADI), without any risk of dangerous effects on health. Exceeding this threshold does not necessarily lead to hazardous health effects. The threshold is therefore defined according to a health protective approach.