EPA Plan Would Ban Last Form of Asbestos Allowed In the United States
The rule would ban the use and import of chrysotile asbestos into the United States, which continues to be used in certain products and industries
The rule would ban the use and import of chrysotile asbestos into the United States, which continues to be used in certain products and industries
Despite the mining company's bankruptcy, the court found the mill's insurance company liable for failing to warn workers of known asbestos dangers.
The scientific opinions will be peer-reviewed and could help the FDA develop new asbestos testing regulations for the cosmetics industry.
Annual sampling program was launched after asbestos was detected in Johnson's Baby Powder and some Claire's cosmetic products several years ago.
Lawsuit called for more stringent EPA rules in evaluating the risks of asbestos in talcum powder and other consumer products.