classifying carcinogens

What are the IARC Classifications?


Group 1: Carcinogenic to humans. There is sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in humans.
Group 2A: Probably carcinogenic to humans. Limited evidence in humans and sufficient evidence in animals.
Group 2B: Possibly carcinogenic to humans. Limited evidence in humans and less than sufficient evidence in animals.
Group 3: Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans. Inadequate evidence in humans and animals.
Group 4: Probably not carcinogenic to humans. Evidence suggests lack of carcinogenicity in humans and animals.

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