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Letter: Correction

Published 5 May 2001

In “Out of the frying pan . . .”
(21 April, p 5)—a story
about gender-bending chemicals in sunscreens—we stated: “A study by the
[Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association], not yet published, shows no
effect from these chemicals in rats.”

The CTPA would like to make it clear that it has not carried out, or
commissioned, any tests or studies involving the use of rats or other animals,
and has not claimed to have done so.

Issue no. 2289 published 5 May 2001

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