benzene

Health Canada ‘reviewing’ U.S. lab’s findings of benzene in acne products – National

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Health Canada ‘reviewing’ U.S. lab’s findings of benzene in acne products – National

Less than a week after a U.S. lab said it detected benzene, a cancer-causing chemical, in several popular over-the-counter acne products, Health Canada said it is reviewing the findings. On March 6, Valisure, an independent lab, reported that benzene can form at high levels in benzoyl peroxide products (used to treat acne) and that it … Read more

Cancer-causing chemical benzene found in popular acne products: U.S. lab – National

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Cancer-causing chemical benzene found in popular acne products: U.S. lab – National

A U.S. lab says it has detected benzene, a chemical that causes cancer, in several popular, over-the-counter acne products including those from brands like Clearasil, ProActive, Walmart and Clinique, among others. Valisure, an independent lab whose discovery of benzene in dry shampoo in 2022 prompted the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Canada … Read more