Arsenic
High ConcernAlso known as
arsenicarsenic trioxidesodium arseniteinorganic arsenic
The concern
IARC Group 1 carcinogen. Causes skin, bladder, and lung cancers. Found in rice, rice products, some drinking water, and seafood. WHO guideline for drinking water is 10 µg/L.
What to look for on labels
This ingredient may appear under any of the following names or codes on product labels:
- Arsenic
- arsenic
- arsenic trioxide
- sodium arsenite
- inorganic arsenic
Commonly found in
Lipsticks, eyeshadows, some fish, contaminated water supplies
Other heavy metals to know about
Data sourced from IARC, FDA, EFSA, WHO and EWG public data. For informational purposes only. This does not constitute medical or legal advice.