Research Occurrence and intake risk assessment of high production volume chemicals in highly consumed seafood species

Identifier:  imarina:9470487

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/imarina9470487

Authors:  Borrull, S; Borrull, F; Marcé, RM; Pocurull, E

Abstract:
High production volume chemicals (HPVCs) found in the environment and fish may pose health risks through dietary intake. This study measured the levels of 30 HPVCs in the ten most consumed fish species in Spain over one year. The compounds with the highest average concentrations were di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (740.8 ng/g dw (dry weight)), di-(2-ethylhexyl)-adipate (675.8 ng/g dw), and galaxolidone (579.0 ng/g dw). The highest intake values were recorded in Atlantic tuna, with 51.0 ng/(kg bwday) in the high-consumption scenario. Non-carcinogenic risks were greatest for benzosulfonamides, particularly in sardine and Atlantic tuna. Carcinogenic risk factors were highest for Atlantic mackerel and tuna but remained below European Food Safety Authority safety limits, suggesting low concern for public health. Long-term monitoring provided a more accurate estimate of dietary exposure and associated health risks.