A review of the presence of formaldehyde in fish and seafood

Fish is an excellent source for high-quality protein, good fat (omega 3 and 6), vitamins (B, D), minerals (Ca, P, Zn, I, Mg, K, etc.) can lower blood pressure help reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke. The illegal addition formaldehyde (FA) to extend shelf life common problem reported in many countries FA classified as group 1 human carcinogen by International Agency Research on Cancer (IARC). There also natural formation pathway fish seafood. This article summarises levels seafood (from 2000), pathways, health assessment, regulations, analytical techniques measure FA. It shown that are frequently higher than recognised safety level 5 mg/kg. review highlights requirement broad scale effort indigenous ensure this be differentiated will allow strengthening regulations monitoring detect deter practice