Formaldehyde and clinical anatomy: Safe use and regulatory concerns

The use of formaldehyde and formalin in clinical anatomy procedures presents special concerns relating to personnel safety, environmental safety, and regulatory compliance. It is incumbent on all clinical anatomy practitioners to appreciate these concerns and use formaldehyde in a manner that assures safe practice, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance. It is only with these needs in mind that it will be assured that formalin will continue to be an acceptable preservation media, and continued, uninterrupted clinical anatomy study will be possible. © 1992 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.