Standard safety policy: a retrospect of the Korean chicken egg crisis in 2017

Im, Sujung; Park, Dugkeun

doi:10.1007/s00003-019-01217-5

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“…However, in addition to their role in increasing production [2][3][4], it is important to recognize that these chemicals can have adverse effects not only on consumers but also on agricultural workers [5] and the environment. Pesticides are initially registered with the establishment of safe usage standards based on environmental biotoxicity tests and assessments of environmental persistence [6]. However, often, there is a lack of institutional oversight or monitoring systems during pesticide application in terms of their excessive or inappropriate use, potentially violating the established safe usage standards [7].…”

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Revealing the Extent of Pesticide Runoff to the Surface Water in Agricultural Watersheds

Kim,

Jeon,

Lee

et al. 2023

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Pesticides are beneficial in protecting crops from pests and improving agricultural productivity; however, concerns on pesticide pollution in water have increased due to their indiscriminate use and lack of adequate regulations. Many studies have focused on the risks of pesticides considering the limited number and types of pesticide residues in crops and soils, and duration, and very few have focused on surface water throughout the year. Therefore, this study comprehensively identified 308 pesticides in surface water samples collected monthly over one year in the Saemangeum Basin, Korea. Both targeted and non-targeted analyses were used to identify 171 and 24 pesticides, respectively. Results highlight the extensive extent of pesticide contamination. Among the quantified pesticides, bromobutide and pretilachlor consistently exhibited high concentrations and risk levels, as indicated by their elevated risk quotient (RQ) values. Seasonal variations in pesticide concentrations revealed distinct patterns with intensified herbicide use during summer and increased insecticide concentrations during autumn. This study highlights the presence, distribution, and associated ecological risks of pesticides in surface waters, emphasizing the necessity of comprehensive monitoring and regulatory measures to protect aquatic ecosystems. The high RQ values identified for specific pesticides underscore the urgent need to implement effective strategies to mitigate these environmental risks.

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