talc, FDA and asbestos

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.
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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 proposes testing talc products for asbestos: report
The FDA is reportedly proposing that cosmetic products containing talc be tested for the presence of asbestos, a known carcinogen. Read more here.
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.
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 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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As IARC uprates talc cancer risk, will J&J be affected?
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Health News Highlights: Talc Testing and Bird Flu Mutations
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North Yarmouth widower sues J&J for $25M over talcum powder
A North Yarmouth widower has filed a $25 million lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and Pecos River Talc after his wife contracted mesothelioma and died.