"Food Safety Assessment of Pesticide Residues" provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific basis of risk assessment, methods of risk assessment, and the regulatory process. A valuable resource for professionals in toxicology, risk assessment, and food safety, this book discusses the relevant aspects of the safety of residues in food and provides an authoritative review of the scientific underpinnings of the discipline. It covers pesticide use and its associated risks, mechanisms of pesticide transfer into the human diet through food, and relevant exposure assessment methods. The book also explores pesticide residues in the environment and their regulation. Authored by experts in the field, this book will be an essential reference for researchers and professionals involved in pesticide safety and food safety.
Includes bibliographical references.