Abstract
Formaldehyde is present in several products, such as shampoos and cosmetics. This is considered by regulatory agencies to be an allergenic and carcinogenic agent for humans. In foods, the use of formaldehyde as adulterants or preservatives has been prohibited by Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento (MAPA) since 1997. However, adulterations can be made by adding formaldehyde…