date:Feb 19, 2014
Formaldehyde is currently used as a feed additive and as a preservative for skimmed milk intended for pigs. In their risk assessment, EFSAs experts concluded that while there is no health risk for consumers exposed to this substance through the food chain, its inhalation may cause cancer. Appropriate measures should be taken to reduce worker exposure to feed containing formaldehyde.
Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of formaldehyde for all animal species based on a dossier submitte