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 ...
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 ...
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The FDA proposes asbestos-testing requirement for talc-based cosmetics
The Food and Drug Administration issued a proposal on Thursday to require cosmetics makers who use talc to test their ...
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 ...
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 Issues New Cosmetics Proposed Rule: Let’s Talk About Talc
Among its many other provisions, MoCRA required the FDA to promulgate proposed regulations to establish and require standardized testing methods for detecting and identifying asbestos in ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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FDA proposes new testing rules to ensure cosmetics are asbestos-free
It is mined from underground deposits that are sometimes located near the toxic mineral asbestos. The risk of cross contamination has long been recognized by cosmetic companies. But recent FDA ...
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US FDA proposes standardized testing to detect asbestos in talc products
In its proposed rule, the FDA would require manufacturers to test a sample of each batch of a talc-containing cosmetic product for asbestos by using methods such as polarized light and ...