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 calls for new testing to keep asbestos out of cosmetics, baby powder
It follows years of lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson and other companies alleging links between talc-based baby powder and ...
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FDA proposes new testing rules to ensure cosmetics are asbestos-free
It follows years of lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson and other companies alleging links between talc-based baby powder and cancer. Despite the lawsuits, research has found mixed evidence of a ...
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FDA Issues New Cosmetics Proposed Rule: Let’s Talk About Talc
Many of us are familiar with talc (mined as naturally occurring hydrous magnesium silicate) as used in combination with other ingredients to make baby powder. For cosmetic products, talc may be used ...
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 ...