Further Talc Research Needed For Carcinogen Risk Assessment - NTP
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Additional studies, such as those assessing the impact of low-dose and long-term exposure of non-asbestiform talc, are needed to provide an accurate carcinogen risk assessment of the ingredient, according to the National Toxicology Program.
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