FDA Requests Information on PFAS in Seafood

The FDA is requesting information on PFAS in seafood to better understand exposure risks and inform strategies to reduce potential health concerns.

The FDA has tested samples of several varieties of seafood commonly consumed in the U.S. for PFAS in recent years.
The FDA has tested samples of several varieties of seafood commonly consumed in the U.S. for PFAS in recent years.
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting information to address data gaps concerning per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in seafood.

The FDA aims to enhance understanding of PFAS exposure from seafood to help inform future actions to mitigate dietary risks of these substances, the agency explained in its November notice. It is seeking input from the seafood industry, academia, and state and other federal agencies to address these data gaps.

PFAS are a group of synthetic chemicals known for their persistence in the environment and potential health impacts, including decreased fertility, developmental effects or delays in children, increased risk of some cancers, and other negative effects, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

FDA’s recent testing of PFAS in seafood

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