> The US banned benzene’s use as an ingredient nearly 45 years ago but > the agency lacks the authority to order recalls and may be limited in it[s] pre-marke

> The US banned benzene’s use as an ingredient nearly 45 years ago but > the agency lacks the authority to order recalls and may be limited in it[s] pre-market authority to require testing, Toothless: > The FDA’s system “really lacks independent review” because it relies on companies to self report It's not surprise its regulations are routinely ignored: > the FDA’s limit is two parts per million, but some products that provided no therapeutic advantage were found with levels as high as 21 ppm