*4.8. Sulfonamide and Organophosphorus Insecticide EDIs Compared with ADIs*

To assess the degree of exposure to veterinary drug residues through fish in Taiwanese people, the corresponding EDIs of the sulfonamide and organophosphorus insecticide residues were determined. The JECFA-recommended ADIs for these residues were used for comparison. EDI calculation was executed as follows [2,6,7]:

> EDI (ng/kg/day) = [(daily fish consumption in g/day) × (mean veterinary drug concentration in ng/g)]/(human body weight in kg)

Moreover, data regarding Taiwan residents' daily seafood consumption were extracted from the results of the National Nutrition and Health Survey by Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan: 96.9 g for men and 74.2 g for women [48]. The mean Taiwanese body weight was considered to be 60 kg [48]. The maximal EDIs were determined from maximum residue concentrations.
