U.S. NTP 12th Report on Carcinogens (RoC) : Scientific Review of Formaldehyde

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Report on Carcinogens (RoC) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Scientific Review of Formaldehyde On November 4, a ten-member, independent, scientific expert panel convened by the NTP voted unanimously to list formaldehyde as a “known human carcinogen” in the upcoming 12th Edition of the Report on Carcinogens (RoC). Currently, formaldehyde is listed in the 11th RoC as “reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.” The vote came after three days of presentations, public comments, and lengthy discussions of the body of literature on this widely used chemical. The expert panel’s peer review comments on the draft background document, listing recommendation, and scientific justification are now available on the RoC website (http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/29682). The NTP invites public comment on the recommendation and scientific justification for the recommendations (74 FR 62317). Comments should be sent to the RoC Center (see contact information below) by February 8, 2010. The NTP will finalize the background document, taking into consideration the panel’s recommended edits and public comments on the draft document. Next steps in the review process include additional internal government review followed by preparation of the draft substance profile containing the NTP’s listing recommendation for formaldehyde in the 12th RoC and the scientific information supporting the recommendation. The draft substance profile is tentatively scheduled for peer review at the June meeting of the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors (see related article page 2). Contact Information: Dr. Ruth M. Lunn, Report on Carcinogens Office, NIH/NIEHS, P.O. Box 12233, MD K2-14, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709; T: ; FAX: ; lunn@... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------URL: http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/?objectid=DFAF3D96-F1F6-975E-70E9156852E58764 & #20091102

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