Reply [Letter to the Editor]

I appreciate Drs. Robert A. Baan and Kurt Straif´s interest in my recent editorial column. However, contrary to what has been alleged in their letter to the editor, the editorial did not make any accusations nor did it draw any conclusions. It simply stated published facts, and expressed the opinion that those were curious and raised questions. It should be noted that the factual statements remain so concerning the events that occurred surrounding the operation of the IARC working group.