In late 2020, Valisure expanded its testing capabilities to include benzene analysis and broadened its product testing to encompass over-the-counter medications and other consumer healthcare items. In 2021, Valisure sold its pharmacy subsidiary to a national pharmacy chain and has since continued working with pharmacies, regulators, and industry stakeholders to advance independent quality assurance throughout the healthcare system.

Valisure’s ongoing investigations have uncovered widespread benzene contamination in consumer products, leading to a series of formal Citizen Petitions submitted to the U.S. FDA. These include:

• March 24, 2021 – Petition on benzene contamination in hand sanitizers
• May 24, 2021 – Petition on benzene contamination in sunscreens
• November 4, 2021 – Petition on benzene contamination in body sprays
• November 1, 2022 – Petition on benzene contamination in dry shampoos
• March 6, 2024 – Petition on benzene contamination in benzoyl peroxide acne treatments

These alarming findings have already resulted in numerous product recalls and strongly underscore the need for more robust regulation of benzene and stricter oversight of both drug and consumer product supply chains.

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In late 2020, Valisure expanded its testing capabilities to include benzene analysis and broadened its product testing to encompass over-the-counter medications and other consumer healthcare items. In 2021, Valisure sold its pharmacy subsidiary to a national pharmacy chain and has since continued working with pharmacies, regulators, and industry stakeholders to advance independent quality assurance throughout the healthcare system.

Valisure’s ongoing investigations have uncovered widespread benzene contamination in consumer products, leading to a series of formal Citizen Petitions submitted to the U.S. FDA. These include:

• March 24, 2021 – Petition on benzene contamination in hand sanitizers
• May 24, 2021 – Petition on benzene contamination in sunscreens
• November 4, 2021 – Petition on benzene contamination in body sprays
• November 1, 2022 – Petition on benzene contamination in dry shampoos
• March 6, 2024 – Petition on benzene contamination in benzoyl peroxide acne treatments

These alarming findings have already resulted in numerous product recalls and strongly underscore the need for more robust regulation of benzene and stricter oversight of both drug and consumer product supply chains.

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