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Gin
Gin
Moderate concern
Distilled spirit containing ethanol, classified by IARC as a Group 1 carcinogen. Health risks scale with consumption; even moderate alcohol intake is linked to increased cancer risk.
Found in
12 products
What it is
Distilled alcoholic spirit flavored predominantly with juniper berries (typically 37.5-47% ABV).
Alcoholic beverage and flavoring ingredient.
Why it's flagged
- alcohol toxicity
- IARC Group 1 carcinogen (ethanol)
- addiction potential
What regulators actually say
"Alcoholic beverages are classified as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1) by IARC."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Regulated as alcoholic beverage by TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau); standard of identity in 27 CFR 5.22
European Union — EFSA
Alcoholic beverage subject to EU spirit drinks regulation
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