Fish

The CALIPSO study on the benefits and risks of high seafood consumption

Updated on 04/08/2016

Keywords : Food consumption surveys, Fish, Methylmercury, Omega-3 fatty acid, Shellfish

The CALIPSO study (for dietary consumption of fish and seafood and concentration levels of trace elements, pollutants and omega 3), which was conducted by the Agency, the French Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and INRA between 2003 and 2006 in four French coastal regions, sought to assess the nutritional benefits and risks of contamination that may arise from consuming large amounts of seafood. The main recommendations that resulted from the survey were to diversify consumption of seafood, both with regard to species and sources of supply.

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Iodine

Updated on 21/03/2019

Keywords : Minerals, Iodine, Fish, Shellfish, Nutrition, Salt

Iodine is a trace element involved in the synthesis of thyroid hormones. Find out about its importance to the body, the needs of the population and foods containing iodine.

Consumption of freshwater fish and PCB contamination: a national study

Updated on 24/08/2016

Keywords : PCB (Polychlorinated biphenyl), Fish

Several waterways are known to be polluted by PCBs and maximum authorised concentrations have been exceeded in several species of freshwater fish in various regions. In 2008, ANSES was requested to carry out a study on contamination by PCBs in consumers of freshwater fish in collaboration with the French Institute for Public Health Surveillance (InVS). The study objectives and methods are described below. Results were published at the beginning of 2012.