Environment Awareness – What are the Canadian Guidelines for mercury in fish?
Health Canada has established a guideline level of 0.5 parts per million (ppm) for mercury in most commercial fish. This guideline is enforced by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). It was first set in the 1970’s and, based on a recent re-evaluation, is still considered appropriate to ensure that the health of Canadians is protected from the toxic effects of methyl mercury.
