'Strong mechanistic evidence': WHO agency says talc is 'probably' cancer-causing

The World Health Organisation's cancer agency has classified talc as "probably carcinogenic" to humans, citing evidence of its link to ovarian cancer. However, experts caution against viewing this as definitive proof, emphasising that the findings are based on observational studies that do not establish causation. This announcement comes shortly after Johnson & Johnson's $700 million settlement over allegations concerning the safety of its talcum powder products.