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US FDA Proposes Testing To Detect 'Asbestos' In Talc Products And Reduce Risk Of Cancers
Some examples of talc-containing products are baby powders, face powders, blushes, eyeshadows, mascara, lip balms, deodorants, anti-chafing creams, etc. Asbestos is a known carcinogen that harms ...
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FDA Moves to Standardize Testing for Asbestos in Talc Products
The FDA is moving to standardize how companies test for asbestos in cosmetics with talc. FDA talc testing aims to improve ...
US health agencies sound warning on J&J talc bankruptcy
Two U.S. federal health agencies have objected to Johnson & Johnson's $10 billion proposed settlement of tens of thousands of ...
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FDA Issues New Cosmetics Proposed Rule: Let’s Talk About Talc
For cosmetic products, talc may be used in a variety of different ways, for example, to help control shine, assist with moisture and oil absorption, and prevent caking. Because — and per 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 cosmetics for asbestos, a known carcinogen linked to serious illnesses.