Mercury Intake Handout

Mercury and its biological form methylmercury (MeHg) is a potent toxin in our food supply, found almost exclusively in fish and shellfish. It is a persistent organic pollutant in the environment and accumulates in organisms that ingest it. Mercury is designated a “toxic substance” under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). Regulation of, and advisories about, mercury in fish are federal and provincial responsibilities.

Click here to read more about Methyl mercury intake and fish consumption (Dietitians of Canada)