The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently suggested lowering the acceptable daily intake (ADI) for acetamiprid after scientific evidence was published that raised uncertainties about the toxicity of the chemical. Specifically, EFSA suggests lowering the ADI from 0.025 to 0.005 milligrams per kilogram of bodyweight (mg/kg bw) per day.
Based on the suggested lowered ADI, EFSA also recommends lowering the existing maximum residue levels (MRLs) for acetamiprid in food crops, as current MRLs pose a health risk to consumers.