Formaldehyde is currently used as a feed additive and as a preservative for skimmed milk intended for pigs. In their risk assessment, EFSA’s experts concluded that while there is no health risk for consumers exposed to this substance through the food chain, its inhalation may cause cancer. Appropriate measures should be taken to reduce worker exposure to feed containing formaldehyde.
♦ Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of formaldehyde for all animal species based on a dossier submitted by Regal BV
♦ Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of formaldehyde for all animal species based on a dossier submitted by Adiveter S.L.
♦ Endogenous formaldehyde turnover in humans compared with exogenous contribution from food sources
♦ When colours are used in feed additives is consumer safety an issue as well as animal safety?
♦ Why is exposure in humans and in animals different? How does this affect risks to human and animal health?
