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Jun 4, 2019 · The Preamble to the IARC Monographs describes the objective and scope of the programme, the scientific principles and procedures used in developing a Monograph, the types of evidence considered and the scientific criteria that guide the evaluations. The Preamble should be consulted when reading a Monograph or list of evaluations.
Jan 23, 2024 · This poster presents the target organs for all agents classified as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1) by the IARC Monographs programme (in red text on the poster), and for the interventions showing sufficient evidence of a cancer-preventive effect in the IARC Handbooks of Cancer Prevention (in green text). The target organs are indicated on a ...
Jul 13, 2023 · The FDA said on its website Friday that it disagreed with IARC’s conclusion about aspartame being a possible carcinogen to humans. It took issue with the studies the committee relied on to come ...
This Monograph re-evaluates the potential carcinogenic hazards to humans from exposure to inorganic and organic lead compounds. Human exposure comes from lead-contaminated air, dust, soil, water and food and through inhalation and ingestion. Recent human exposure has arisen predominantly from the widespread use of leaded gasoline. Occupations in which the highest potential exposure to lead ...
Mar 30, 2012 · IARC Monographs – List of Classifications by Cancer Site. We are pleased to announce the publication of a list of carcinogenic agents - by cancer site - with sufficient or limited evidence in humans. The list will be updated regularly as new classifications are announced. See List of Classifications by Cancer Site IARC Monographs website.
Acrylamide is a chemical used in industries such as the paper and pulp, construction, foundry, oil drilling, textiles, cosmetics, food processing, plastics, mining, and agricultural industries. It is used in making paper, dyes, and plastics, and in treating drinking water and wastewater. Acrylamide can be found in small amounts in consumer ...
Open Close For example, when IARC first classified processed meat as “carcinogenic to humans,” which is the same classification as tobacco smoking, many news stories wrongly claimed that “bacon is as bad as cigarettes.” However, the IARC classification does not mean that the level of risk is the same – it simply indicates that both ...
