Intagsgränserna

Intagsgränserna is a Swedish term that denotes the set of limits that define an acceptable or safe level of intake for a substance or input within a given context. The word combines intag (intake) with gränser (boundaries), and gränserna refers to the plural form used in many domains.

In nutrition and public health, intagsgränserna describe the recommended and tolerated ranges for consuming nutrients and contaminants. They guide dietary guidelines, food safety assessments, and labeling practices by specifying minimum requirements and upper limits to avoid adverse effects.

In toxicology, environmental regulation and occupational safety, the concept encompasses reference doses and tolerable daily intakes used to assess exposure to chemicals. Intagsgränserna help translate concentration data from air, water, soil, or products into an estimated daily intake for individuals or populations, often expressed in mg/kg body weight per day or similar units. They inform risk management decisions, such as permissible exposure levels and remediation priorities.

Calculation typically relies on toxicokinetic and toxicodynamic data, animal studies, human studies, and uncertainty factors to account for variability among individuals. The result is a bound or range that can be applied to risk assessments, regulatory limits, or nutritional recommendations.

Criticism centers on variability in data quality across domains, differing methodologies, and the potential for ambiguity when terminology is not domain-specific. Clear definitions and context are essential for applying intagsgränserna consistently across policy, science, and industry.

See also: acceptable daily intake (ADI), reference dose (RfD), tolerable daily intake (TDI), regulatory exposure limits.