The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) said Friday that the collected samples of galunggong from three public markets tested negative for formalin. No formalin was injected in the samples of galunggong (Round scad) collected from Balintawak Market, Cubao Farmer’s Market, and Navotas Fish Port on Wednesday, August 22, the bureau said. “It must be noted, however, that based on laboratory analysis, low levels of Formaldehyde were detected. Formaldehyde is a chemical compound which naturally develops when the fish dies.”

BFAR tests show galunggong samples not injected with formalin. (2018, August 26). Panay News, p. B3.