PHP email validation function [duplicate]

Question

Is there an equivalent to mysql_real_escape_string() for email injection? I have a form where the user submits their email. I am afraid that someone could insert a comma separated list of emails and use my site for spamming.

Answer 1

You can use filter_var to validate the e-mail address:

if (!filter_var($address, FILTER_VALIDATE_EMAIL)) {
    // invalid e-mail address
}