Determination of undesirable substances in fish and fish products

Due to environmental pollution, contaminants can occur in seafood. In the project “Analysis of undesirable substances in in fish and fish products” NIFES has analysed random samples of selected fish species and fish products on behalf of the Norwegian Food Safety Authority. Samples of mackerel and eel were collected from “The Grenlandsfjord” and adjoining areas along the coast of Telemark. These areas are surrounded by potentially polluting industrial activity.