UK HSE publishes technical report concluding talc warrants STOT RE 1 but insufficient data for carcinogenicity classification

The UK Health and Safety Executive published an agency technical report on the classification and labelling of talc (not containing asbestos or asbestiform fibres). The report concludes talc meets STOT RE 1 (H372; lungs; inhalation) but states that available data are insufficient to support classification for carcinogenicity. This provides authoritative UK position and highlights potential EU/UK divergence for talc hazard classification and resulting labeling/SDS obligations for products placed on the GB market.