US FDA Questions Third-Party Labs’ Benzene Testing Methods As Acne Products Recalled

 
• By Lauren Nardella

FDA testing of 95 benzoyl peroxide products due to concerns about elevated benzene detected by third-party testers found 90% with undetectable or extremely low benzene levels.

Valisure presented this diagram in its 2024 citizen petition to FDA emphasizing its argument benzoyl peroxide is "well known to decompose into benzene." • Source: Valisure

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