Difference in pesticides, trace metal(loid)s and drug residues between certified organic and conventional honeys from Croatia

Lazarus, Maja; Lovaković, Blanka Tariba; Orct, Tatjana; Sekovanić, Ankica; Bilandžić, Nina; Đokić, Mаја; Kolanović, Božica Solomun; Varenina, Ivana; Jurič, Andreja; Lugomer, Marija Denžić; Bubalo, Dragan

doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128954

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“…Thus, a study of 61 samples of chestnut honey (2018-2019) from Croatian registered organic and conventional beekeepers (16 and 45 samples, respectively) showed that all honey samples had residues of pollutants (eleven metals) below the permissible maximum levels and are considered safe for consumers. However, 2 out of 16 organic and 34 out of 45 samples of regular honey contained one or two synthetic acaricides (most often coumaphos), organic honey contained, on average, lower levels of coumaphos, amitraz and the metabolite amitraz [21].…”

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Organic beekeeping in Russia

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In our research firstly we provide to generalized conceptual basis for the characteristics of organic beekeeping in Russia, second determine the impact of organic beekeeping on the productivity and the third quality of beekeeping products, to assess the possibility. To assess the problems associated with some of the main parameters, we conducted literature review and analysis of beekeeping products obtained in an apiary that implements the principles of organic beekeeping in the south of Western Siberia (Vengerovo village, Novosibirsk region). Article investigates theoretical and practical aspects of the orientation of apiaries to the production of organic products in the context for growing level of competition.

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Organic beekeeping in Russia

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“…An important aspect to consider regarding the beekeeper's management for assuring a high quality in honey is the avoidance to use drugs or chemicals that are banned or have restricted use at European level [242,243]. These antibiotics and drugs are used to treat the honeybee colony for various diseases or pest control [244]. Recently, Blaga et al (2020) [245] have investigated the antifungal residues present in Romanian honey samples by using high-resolution mass spectrometry, where the most present was enilconazole, followed by metalaxyl, penconazole and propiconazole among others.…”

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Towards a Better Understanding of Nutritional and Therapeutic Effects of Honey and Their Applications in Apitherapy

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The nutritional and therapeutic aspects of natural products have gained more interest in recent years, owing to the importance that has been given to health and well-being. In this regard, honey represents an organic product whose high level of biologically active compounds and valuable nutrients have been extensively studied in order to prove its ability to provide an enhancement in health status. The use of honey in the process of healing or preventing certain diseases has been practiced throughout history and is now known as apitherapy. The aim of this review is to expand the knowledge and understanding towards the physicochemical characteristics of honey and the action of its main bioactive compounds towards health-beneficial properties (antioxidant, antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral, etc.) for apitherapeutic purposes. Notwithstanding all the assets, the usage of honey for medical purposes encounters some limi-tations regarding the factors that may affect the therapeutic potential of honey in apitherapy that will be pointed out in this overview.

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“…On the other hand, other researchers analysed certified organic and conventional honeys from Croatia and found one or two synthetic acaricides in some samples, with coumaphos being most frequently detected [29]. In addition, certain recent studies carried out in Spain showed an increase in the use of this pesticide due to an increase in resistance of V. destructor to tau-fluvalinate [30].…”

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Occurrence of Pesticide Residues in Spanish Honey Measured by QuEChERS Method Followed by Liquid and Gas Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry

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In the current study, the QuEChERS extraction method with slight modifications, followed by liquid and gas chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry, was applied for the determination of 399 pesticide residues in 91 raw honey samples from northeastern Spain. The quality control procedure established in Document No. SANTE/12682/2019 was successfully followed: the responses in reagent blank and blank honey samples were below 30% of the reporting limit (0.01 mg kg−1) for all analysed compounds, the correlation coefficients (R2) were higher than 0.99 in most calibration curves, the deviation of back-calculated concentration from the true concentration was below ±20% (using the standard of 50 μg L−1 concentration), and the recoveries of spiked samples on matrix were within the range of 70–120% for almost all analytes. Only chlorfenvinphos (2–7.8 ng/g) and coumaphos (8.8–37 ng/g) were detected in 13 samples, and neither were observed to exceed their maximum residue limits (MRLs). Dietary risk assessment for pesticide residues in honey above their lowest calibrated level (LCL) was performed, and two different age groups, adults and infants, were considered as populations at risk. The contribution of honey lay far below the acceptable daily intake (ADI) for both pesticide residues. Therefore, according to our results, honey is unlikely to pose concerns for consumer health in terms of its contribution to dietary long-term exposure. However, to maintain the level of compliance, pesticide residues in honey should be continuously monitored.

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Difference in pesticides, trace metal(loid)s and drug residues between certified organic and conventional honeys from Croatia

Cited by 29 publications

References 42 publications

Organic beekeeping in Russia

Organic beekeeping in Russia

Towards a Better Understanding of Nutritional and Therapeutic Effects of Honey and Their Applications in Apitherapy

Occurrence of Pesticide Residues in Spanish Honey Measured by QuEChERS Method Followed by Liquid and Gas Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry

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