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.
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
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 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.
The FDA proposes asbestos-testing requirement for talc-based cosmetics
Months after a landmark Johnson & Johnson settlement, the FDA is now proposing that cosmetics makers test talc-based products for asbestos.
FDA proposes new testing rules to ensure cosmetics are asbestos-free
The Food and Drug Administration is proposing a rule that cosmetic companies would have to take extra steps to ensure that any products containing talc are free of asbestos.
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.
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