25^th European Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology

Pesticide Chemistry and Toxicology

A substance used for controlling or reducing the damage caused by pests is called as pesticide. It can be a chemical substance, antimicrobial, disinfectant or even a biological agent. But the excessive usage of these has increased the toxic relevance in foods. This led to regulations for the market and usage. This is directly under the jurisdiction of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which sets up limits for usage of each and every kind of pesticide/insecticide.