How is the maximum permitted level of Arsenic (As) and Copper (Cu) in fish muscle?

Monjurul Haq @Monjurul_Haq

02 February 2018 1 9K Report

Dear RG members,

Could anyone give me the information about the maximum Arsenic (As) and Copper (Cu) level in fish recommended to eat?

Thanks in advance.

Virendra Kumar Saxena

WHO recommend < 0.05 mg/kg as Arsenic and < 0.5 mg/kg as Copper in Fish.

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