CONSUMER EXPOSURE CONSEXPO

Many models are available for calculating exposure, but the European Union System for the Evaluation of Substances (EUSES) is the most commonly used in the EU. Variations in human populations across Member States are considered in terms of body weight, diet, and activities [133]. Consideration is also given to susceptible individuals such as children and the elderly [133]. More specific models are used in conjunction with EUSES to assess occupational dermal exposure (DERMAL), occupational inhalation (EASE) and consumer exposure (CONSEXPO) (see [134]). 

The CONSEXPO model for predicting consumer exposure is limited by a lack of data on chemicals in products [138]. 

GExFRAME. A generic consumer exposure modeling system intended to harmonize source models, fate and transport models, and exposure/risk models, GExFrame is being developed to accommodate various algorithms including those that reside in CONSEXPO, E-FAST, CARES, and similar models. 

Dehnaar, J.E., Park, M.V.D.Z., and van Engelen, J.G.M. 2005. ConsExpo 4.0 Consumer Exposure and Uptake Models Program Manual. RIVM report 320104004/2005. Available at http //www.rivm.nl/dsresource objectid=rivm p 13097 type=oi disp)osition=inline ns nc=l (accessed November 29,2013). 

BEAT is only intended for predicted occupational exposure and not consumer exposure. Predictive consumer exposure can be determined using the CONSEXPO model developed by RIVM in the Netherlands and incorporated into EUSES (the European Uniform System for Evaluating Substances). In the USA residential SOPs have been developed for consumer use of antimicrobials and pesticides in the house. These models include ... 

ECETOC TRA Consumer tool. Includes default values for 46 specific product and article types relevant for consumer use to enable screening-level calculations of potential exposure. Default values are consistent with ConsExpo. 

ConsExpo 4.1. Based on exposure-relevant information for main categories of consumer products (children s toys, cleaning products, cosmetics, disinfectant products, do-it-yourself products, paint products, pest control products), estimates indoor exposure by adults and children. 

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