The US Food and Drug Administration and the US Pharmacopeia are evaluating a 5 March citizen petition alleging dangerous levels of benzene impurities in benzoyl peroxide, sold over the counter and by prescription for acne treatment.
US FDA, USP Raise Questions About Valisure’s Assertions Of Benzoyl Peroxide’s Benzene Risks
The US drug regulatory authority and standard-setting organization are evaluating the drug-screening venture’s findings regarding stability and potential carcinogenic risks associated with the widely used acne treatment, which includes Rx formulations.
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