Pesticide residues in food 2008: report of the Joint Meeting of the FAO Panel of Experts on Pesticide Residues in Food and the Environment and the WHO … (FAO plant production and protection paper)

The Meeting discussed the evaluation of possible hazards to humans arising from the occurrence of pesticide residues in foods. This report contains information on ADIs, ARfDs, maximum residue levels, and general principles for the evaluation of pesticides. The recommendations of the Joint Meeting, including further research and information, are proposed for use by Member governments of the FAO and WHO and other interested parties.