Shellfish
ANSES and shellfish
Updated on 04/08/2016
Keywords : Shellfish, Animal diseases, Animal health, Microbiological food risks
Shellfish live in seawater and are in contact with the seabed where they find food including plankton and suspended substances. The quality of shellfish is therefore dependent on water and sediment quality. To ensure the safety of shellfish for the consumer, and to protect shellfish health, the Agency is involved in three main areas.
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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.
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.
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