FDA Evaluates Asbestos in Cosmetics

On October 25, 2021, FDA issued its final results from a year-long sampling assignment to test talc-containing cosmetic products for the presence of asbestos. All 50 samples tested negative for detectable asbestos. Talc, a naturally occurring mineral, is used in many cosmetic products, and there are concerns regarding the potential for contamination of talc with... Continue Reading