Ranking of hazard: Arsenic is ranked as ‘severe’ in terms of adverse health effects (Section 3, Table 3) because of its potential to be life-threatening or cause ongoing illness following chronic exposure.
Cadmium
Cadmium is a metallic element that occurs naturally at low levels in the environment. In Australia and New Zealand, the major source of cadmium in foods is via the soil, with plants playing a central role in the transfer of cadmium from the environment to humans. In the case of seafood, the level of cadmium in the sediment is an important determinant for cadmium levels in the animal.
Dostları ilə paylaş: |
