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US FDA Proposes Testing To Detect 'Asbestos' In Talc Products And Reduce Risk Of Cancers
While talc is a naturally-occurring mineral that is used in cosmetics, asbestos, a known carcinogen, is said to be ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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FDA proposes new testing rules to ensure cosmetics are asbestos-free
Talc is a mineral used to absorb moisture or ... has long been recognized by cosmetic companies. But recent FDA-sponsored testing hasn't uncovered any safety issues. Since 2021, laboratory ...
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 ...
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 ...