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• FDA Detects No Asbestos In Talc Powder Cosmetic Products Sampled This Year

  October 26, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA indicates it was unable to detect any asbestos in talc-based cosmetics in the latest round of what has become an annual sampling of products designed to prevent asbestos exposure.

• Cosmetics Industry Doing Poor Job Of Screening Talc For Asbestos: Study

  November 30, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns asbestos is more prevalent in talc-based cosmetics than previously believed.

• Talc Asbestos Problems Continue as FDA Indicates Multiple Cosmetics Products Test Positive

  March 11, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA indicates nine of 43 cosmetics products tested contained at least trace amounts of asbestos, and says it will continue testing products throughout 2020.

• Risk of Ovarian Cancer from Johnson’s Baby Powder, Other Talc Products Was Subject of U.S. House Subcommittee Hearing

  March 13, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  U.S. lawmakers say the FDA needs more power to regulate cosmetics in the face of concerns over asbestos in talcum powder.

• Claire’s Glittery Make Up Recalled From Store Shelves Amid Asbestos Concerns

  December 29, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  Claire's is recalling a number of glittery make-up sets after testing indicated they contain asbestos.