Table 2.
Exposure estimates of the ten most frequently detected pesticides on apples.
| Pesticide | Mean exposure (μg/kg/day) | Reference dose (μg/kg/day) | Ratio—reference dose to mean exposure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acetamiprid | 0.00389 | 100 | 25700 |
| Azinphos-Methyl | 0.00488 | 5* | 1020 |
| Carbaryl | 0.000795 | 100 | 126000 |
| Carbendazim | 0.00127 | 10 | 7870 |
| Diphenylamine | 0.12 | 25 | 208 |
| Fenpropathrin | 0.0017 | 25 | 14700 |
| Imidacloprid | 0.000202 | 57 | 282000 |
| ο-Phenylphenol | 0.000637 | 20 | 31400 |
| Phosmet | 0.003 | 20 | 6670 |
| Thiabendazole | 0.127 | 100* | 787 |
*Acceptable daily intake used.