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Cognac
Cognac
Moderate concern
Cognac is a distilled spirit. IARC classifies alcoholic beverages as Group 1 carcinogenic to humans.
Found in
63 products
What it is
A type of brandy distilled from white wine, produced in the Cognac region of France (~40% ABV).
Alcoholic beverage and culinary flavoring in sauces, desserts, and confections.
Why it's flagged
- Contains alcohol (carcinogen, addictive)
What regulators actually say
"Alcoholic beverages are carcinogenic to humans (Group 1)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Distilled spirit regulated by TTB; alcohol labeling required.
European Union — EFSA
Regulated under EU spirits regulation (EU 2019/787) with protected geographical indication.
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