Exposure to Formaldehyde in the Medical field and a review of its toxic effects

Several European countries have restricted the use of formaldehyde, including the import of formaldehyde-treated products and embalming.In spite of its regular widespread use in the medical and industrial fields and the awareness of its toxic effects, like atopic dermatitis, respiratory problems, neurotoxic, genotoxic and carcinogenic activity, no genuine effort has yet been made in India for conducting a systematic study on the matter and to bring them to light.Further studies are necessary to develop useful methods of assessment of personal exposure, outdoor and indoor formalin concentrations, mechanism of toxic effects and to put forward preventive and corrective measures.18 Wood Products Act was signed in to law by President th Obama on July 7 , 2010.This bill set US nationwide emission standards, to limit formaldehyde release. in toxoid vaccines, and to kill unwanted viruses and 5 bacteria that might contaminate the live vaccines .