Chemical Contaminants
Health Canada scientists are responsible for the assessment of risks to human health from exposure to food-borne chemical contaminants and determine appropriate ways for Canadians to reduce their exposure to them by developing "risk management" measures to reduce or eliminate the risk of adverse health effects from exposure to the chemical.
Actions range from setting permissible maximum levels in foods and providing direction to reduce contaminant levels, to providing advice and guidance to Canadians on the risks and benefits of particular food choices.
Health Canada undertakes regular surveillance to monitor the level of contaminants in foods. These surveillance reports enable estimates of the current exposure of Canadians to these contaminants and are a valuable tool to improve risk assessments and to develop the appropriate strategies to manage risks that may be associated with these contaminants.
Canadian Guidelines ("Maximum Limits") for Various Chemical Contaminants in Foods
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