| Abstract
| - In the present study, the concentrations of PBDEs andPCDEs were determined in 14 edible marine species widelyconsumed by the population of Catalonia (Spain). Thedaily intake of PBDEs and PCDEs associated with thisconsumption was also determined. A total of 42 compositesamples were analyzed by HRGC/HRMS. The highestPBDE levels (ng/kg wet weight) were found in salmon(2015) followed by mackerel, swordfish, and red mullet (1124,978, and 769, respectively), while those of PCDEs (ng/kgwet weight) were detected in red mullet (7088) followed bysardine (1829), anchovy (1606), tuna (1292), and mackerel(1031). For a standard male adult, total PBDE and PCDE intakesthrough edible marine species were 20.8 and 39.4 ng/day, respectively. The highest contributions to these intakes(ng/day) corresponded to the consumption of tuna (5.7),salmon (3.6), and hake (3.5) for PBDEs, and tuna (13.1), hake(7.3), and sardine (6.9) for PCDEs. Although currentlythere is not evidence of the dioxin-like behavior of PBDEs,further research is necessary to assess if long-termexposure to PBDEs, mainly through the diet, may meanadverse effects to humans. With respect to PCDE congeners,to establish TEF values would be of great value toevaluate human health risks.
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