In response to continuing concerns about the health risks linked to asbestos in talc-based products, the FDA plans to implement new regulations that will establishing testing standards.
The request must be assessed by the White House before being proposed for approval by the U.S. House and Senate.
Popular consumer products emit toxic fumes linked to cancer and organ damage at a higher rate inside U.S. homes than outside, according to researchers.
More than a third of children surveyed used potentially toxic cosmetic products on a daily basis, researchers warn
If signed into law, the new California bills banning toxic PFAS chemicals would be some of the strongest state laws against "forever chemicals" in the nation.
Researchers linked an increase in preterm births to exposure to phthalates used in nail polish and other cosmetics.
The lawsuit was filed after independent laboratory testing identified elevated levels of toxic chemicals in six L'Oreal and Maybelline waterproof mascara products.
EPA report could lead to new restrictions that are intended to prevent formaldehyde exposure and side effects for workers
The lawsuit claims CoverGirl intentionally hid that TruBlend Pressed Powder Cosmetics contained toxic PFAS chemicals, while claiming the products were safe.
The bill follows a study last year which revealed high levels of PFAS in cosmetics despite a lack of label warnings.
