Pesticides Level Determination in Vegetables and Fruits Commonly Used in Republic of Moldova and Estimation of Human Intake

Abstract

A total of 5206 samples from twenty one different vegetables and fruits were collected. Residues of pesticides in concentrations exceeding the maximum residue levels were found in 22.9% of analysed samples. Thirteen insecticides, four fungicides, two acaricides and one herbicide were detected in the analysed samples. The highest value of hazard index was calculated for diazinon – 0.15. The obtained results show that the long-term consumption of vegetables and fruits could pose a health risk for the population of the Republic of Moldova.

Keywords

• pesticide residue
• fruit
• vegetable
• estimated daily intake
• risk assessment