Specialized consulting in Pesticide Residues
Ensuring safety and regulatory compliance
We offer specialized technical solutions that ensure human safety in relation to pesticide exposure and compliance with national and international regulatory requirements.
Actively engaged in pesticide residue research and human exposure assessment.
Pesticide Residues
Dietary Risk Assessment, MRL Calculation and Proposal, Trade Risk Assessment, and Study Monitoring.
Non-Dietary Risk Assessment
Operators, re-entry workers, residents, and bystanders.
Trainings
Training in residue studies, dietary and non-dietary risk assessment.
Science, ethics, and responsibility in every assessment.
For 25 years, I have acted as a bridge between agribusiness companies and their domestic and international markets, turning regulatory requirements into growth opportunities and helping deliver safer food to the population. From implementing GLP in Brazil to supporting various Latin American countries, my mission is simple: to provide highly qualified and tailored services in risk assessment and pesticide residue expertise, promoting responsible practices in compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring product registrability and human protection.
Tailored and On-Demand Solutions
Expertise that has opened doors for numerous clients across Latin American countries
Regulatory Requirements
Fast and specialized support to meet regulatory authority requirements
Dietary Risk Assessment
Support and Training
Preparing teams and professionals, complying with regulations, and reinforcing company objectives.
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From field to market: Trust at every step
Dietary Risk Assessment
Evaluation of human exposure to pesticide residues through the diet, considering consumption patterns and safety limits. Service tailored to the specific regulations of Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina.
MRL Calculation and Proposal
Calculation of the Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) using data from residue studies and an internationally harmonized tool, with a proposal to be submitted to regulatory authorities.
Trade Risk Assessment
Comparative analysis of residue data, local residue limits, and those required by importing markets, identifying potential trade barriers and proposing mitigation measures.
Study Monitoring
Support for residue study design, for field and laboratory teams, and report review to ensure compliance with local and international regulations.
Mixing, loading, and application operators
Risk assessment for individuals handling concentrated products, such as mixing and application operators. This group has higher exposure due to direct contact with the product.
Re-Entry Workers
Assessment for individuals entering treated areas for monitoring, manual harvesting, or other activities. Exposure occurs through contact with treated surfaces.
Residents and Bystanders
Assessment for individuals living near or passing by application areas. Chronic exposure for residents and occasional exposure for bystanders, which can be critical, especially regarding acute exposure.
Residue Studies
Training on study design, field and laboratory experimental phases, and results interpretation according to GLP standards.
Dietary Risk Assessment
Training on dietary exposure assessment methodologies and interpretation of results for different markets.
Occupational Risk Assessment
Training on occupational exposure models, risk mitigation measures, and interpretation of results.
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Companies who have already relied on our expertise
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Answering the most frequently asked questions
What is human exposure assessment to pesticides, and how is it conducted?
The human exposure assessment to pesticides is a process that estimates how much consumers, agricultural workers, nearby residents, and individuals passing through treated areas may come into contact with a product during or after its application.
This process is essential for pesticide regulatory registration, as it demonstrates whether the product is safe under the proposed conditions.
Briefly, the assessment involves:
- Mapping use scenarios (who may be exposed and in which situations);
- Identifying routes of contact (skin, inhalation, ingestion);
- Estimating exposure levels based on experimental data or models recognized by regulatory agencies;
- Comparing the results with toxicological safety limits;
- Determining whether the risk is acceptable or if additional protective measures are needed.
With a well-structured assessment, your company ensures product registrability, regulatory compliance, and reinforces commitment to human health and the responsible use of pesticides.
Why are regulatory residue studies important for pesticide registration?
How is the Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) for pesticides calculated?
What are the risks associated with exporting pesticide-treated commodities?
Risks are related to differences between the MRLs accepted in the exporting country and those in international consumer markets. A trade risk assessment evaluates pesticide residues, international trade patterns, and country-specific regulations, helping prevent trade barriers and shipment rejections by proposing measures to mitigate identified risks.
How does support in planning, conducting, and reporting residue studies help registrant companies?
Specialized support ensures that residue studies comply with regulatory standards and serve as a strategic tool. When well-planned, conducted, and reported, these studies can go far beyond fulfilling a requirement – they can be a competitive advantage. They support the establishment of MRLs in the Codex Alimentarius and in import tolerance processes, assist in managing quantifiable residues in export crops through the definition of appropriate Pre-Harvest Intervals, provide essential information on the degradation of the active ingredient and its metabolites, and make dietary exposure assessment more accurate, ensuring safety and compliance. A well-structured study, from its conception, prevents rework, optimizes resources, and strengthens strategic decisions in the agrochemical market.