The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its list of chemicals that are undergoing postmarket safety assessment. The list also newly includes information about the status of the postmarket assessments and links to public information about postmarket actions that have been taken.
A recent Joint Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)/World Health Organization (WHO) Expert Consultation on Risks and Benefits of Fish Consumption has concluded that, while the nutritional and health value of eating fish is undeniable, more research is required about the toxic effects of exposure to methylmercury and dioxins from consuming fish.
Per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are causing long-lasting contamination on Maine farms, prompting the state’s lawmakers to call on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for financial assistance.
International standards for food contaminants must be based on sound science and food safety risks so as to not adversely impact access to global markets.
