talc, asbestos and FDA

FDA proposes new tests to detect asbestos in cosmetics and other products containing talc
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
US FDA proposes standardized testing to detect asbestos in talc products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing that cosmetic products containing talc should be tested using standardized methods to detect asbestos, a potential contaminant, according to documents posted on the federal register on Thursday.
FDA Takes Bold Stand to Protect Consumers with Standardized Asbestos Testing in Talc-Based Cosmetics
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration isn’t just making a suggestion—it’s drawing a line in the sand. Last week, the FDA proposed a hard-hitting rule to establish standardized
FDA proposes rule to target asbestos in talc cosmetic products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule to require standardized testing of talc-containing cosmetics for asbestos, a known carcinogen linked to serious illnesses.
FDA Crackdown: Asbestos Fear Triggers New Rules for Talc Cosmetics
Before deciding on the rule, the FDA will invite public comments lasting ninety days. Under the plan, manufacturers must find asbestos via batch testing with polarized light and transmission electron microscopy. Ignoring rules could lead to products being judged tainted.
FDA Pushes for Uniform Asbestos Testing in Talc Cosmetics
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed new standardized testing protocols for detecting asbestos in talc-based cosmetic products. This move aims to ensure consumer safety by addressing potential contamination risks.
FDA proposes standardized testing to detect asbestos in talc cosmetics
Cosmetic companies would have to take extra steps to ensure that any products containing talc are free of asbestos under a federal rule proposed Thursday.
FDA proposes new testing rules to ensure cosmetics are asbestos-free
The rule follows years of lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson and other companies alleging links between talc-based baby powder and cancer.
FDA Proposes Stricter Talc Safety Rules for Cosmetics
The Food and Drug Administration has proposed new federal regulations requiring cosmetic companies to verify that talc-containing products are free of asbestos. This move, prompted by a congressional mandate,
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FDA wants new testing to detect asbestos in products with talc
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