Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.5513/JCEA01/25.2.4210
Toxicological assessment of honey from conventional and organic production and risk assessment for public health
Nikola PUVAČA
orcid.org/0000-0002-5500-7010
; University Business Academy in Novi Sad, Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management, Department of Engineering Management in Biotechnology, 21107 Novi Sad, Cvećarska 2, Serbia
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Vojislava BURSIĆ
; University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Agriculture, Department for Plant and Environmental Protection, 21000 Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 8, Serbia
Ivana BRKIĆ
; University Business Academy in Novi Sad, Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management, Department of Engineering Management in Biotechnology, 21107 Novi Sad, Cvećarska 2, Serbia
Jelena VAPA TANKOSIĆ
; University Business Academy in Novi Sad, Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management, Department of Engineering Management in Biotechnology, 21107 Novi Sad, Cvećarska 2, Serbia
Radivoj PRODANOVIĆ
; University Business Academy in Novi Sad, Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management, Department of Engineering Management in Biotechnology, 21107 Novi Sad, Cvećarska 2, Serbia
Gorica VUKOVIĆ
; Field test d.o.o. Belgrade, 11070 Belgrade, Vinogradska 150b, Serbia
Sunčica VJEŠTICA
; University Metropolitan Belgrade, Faculty of Applied Ecology, 11000 Belgrade, Požeska 83a, Serbia
Snežana LEKIĆ
; Belgrade Business and Arts Academy of Applied Studies, 11050 Belgrade, Kraljice Marije 73, Serbia
Ivana VAPA
; University Union – Nikola Tesla, Faculty of Ecology and Environmental Protection, 11158 Belgrade, Cara Dušana 6264, Serbia
Sonja GVOZDENAC
; Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, 21000 Novi Sad, Maksima Gorkog 30, Serbia
* Corresponding author.
Abstract
Honey has become a focal point of concern due to the potential presence of pesticide residues originating from agricultural practices. This study undertakes a comprehensive toxicological assessment of pesticide residues in conventional and organic honey, as well as a risk assessment employing estimated daily intakes (EDIs) in the evaluation of the potential risks of these agrochemicals to public health. A total of 200 honey samples originating from conventional and organic producers were collected and analyzed by a Quick Easy Cheap Effective Rugged Safe method (QuEChERS). Analysis of organic honey didn’t detect any residue of investigated pesticides. The most detected pesticides in conventional honey samples were boscalid (0.01 µg/kg), and coumaphos ranging between 0.012 µg/kg to 0.016 µg/ kg, respectively. Detected pesticides such as acetamiprid, pyraclostrobin, thiacloprid, and azoxystrobin were under the reporting level (RL). Results obtained by EDI indicated that all investigated honey samples are safe for human consumption. In conclusion, this research contributes to the understanding of the toxicological implications of pesticide residues in both conventional and organic honey consumption. By delineating the potential health hazards associated with each type, this study aims to provide consumers, regulators, and beekeeping industries with valuable insights to make informed decisions that safeguard human health while promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
Keywords
honey; pesticides, toxins; bees; public health; risk assessment
Hrčak ID:
318560
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Publication date:
28.6.2024.
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