Comment on Balwierz et al. Potential Carcinogens in Makeup Cosmetics. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20, 4780

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We read with interest the article by Balwierz et al. [...]

Reply to Chaudhuri et al. Comment on “Balwierz et al. Potential Carcinogens in Makeup Cosmetics. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20, 4780”

“…This risk would not exist if IARC classified carbon black as Class 3. It is important to note that there is "inadequate evidence in humans" regarding the carcinogenicity of carbon black, which aligns with the viewpoint of Chaudhuri et al [1]. It should be noted that the studies referenced as 112 [3] and 78 [4] by us, as confirmed by Chaudhuri, do not specifically address the risk associated with the lungs.…”

“…Comments by Chaudhuri et al (2023) [1] raise several helpful points concerning the terminology utilized in the preparation of our paper and provide valuable additional data to support our publication. The viewpoint expressed by Chaudhuri et al offers an opportunity to enhance and broaden the discussion in our article, which primarily aimed to shed light on the somewhat ambiguous and non-obvious issue of the presence of potentially carcinogenic substances in cosmetics.…”