Pest Control Products Fact Sheet. To assess the risk for the consumer

Exposure to and intake of compounds in consumer products are assessed using available mathematical models. Calculations are carried out with the computer program, CONSEXPO (Consumer Exposure). Given the huge number of consumer products, it is not possible to define exposure models and parameter values for each separate product, so a limited number of main categories containing similar products are defined. The information for each main category is described in a fact sheet Examples of categories for which fact sheets have been created are paint, cosmetics, children's toys and floor covering. This fact sheet covers the use of pest-control products by consumers for eight product categories, including sprays, dusting powders, repellents, electrical humidifiers and baits. Information is given on the composition and the use of products within a product category. Default models and values for all eight product categories have been determined to assess exposure and intake of compounds in the pest-control products.