FDA proposes asbestos-testing standards for talc products

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 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.
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 asbestos-testing standards for talc products (update)
The FDA is proposing a new rule that would establish and standardize testing methods for the detection of asbestos in cosmetic products that contain talc. In a statement released late Thursday, the FDA noted that 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.
US FDA proposes rule to require standardized testing methods for detecting and identifying asbestos in talc-containing cosmetic products
US FDA proposes rule to require standardized testing methods for detecting and identifying asbestos in talc-containing cosmetic products: Maryland Saturday, December 28, 2024, 15:
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 for asbestos in talc cosmetics, Reuters reports
Investing.com -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is suggesting that cosmetics containing talc undergo standardized testing to detect any presence of asbestos, a potential contaminant, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing documents posted on the federal register.
FDA calls for new testing to keep asbestos out of cosmetics, baby powder
The proposed rules follow years of lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson and other companies alleging links between talc-based baby powder and cancer.
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