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Testing Methods for Detecting and Identifying Asbestos in Talc-Containing Cosmetic Products
The Food and Drug Administration published this proposed rule in the Federal Register on December 27, 2024. Comments closed on March 27, 2025.
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What the agency says
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is proposing to require testing of talc-containing cosmetic products using standardized testing methods for detecting and identifying asbestos that may be present as a contaminant in talc. We are also proposing corresponding adulteration provisions. Asbestos is a potential contaminant in talc, which is used in certain cosmetic products, and is a known human carcinogen. This proposed rule, if finalized, will help protect users of talc-containing cosmetic products from harmful exposure to asbestos given the potential for contamination of these products.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2024-30544
- Type
- Proposed rule
- Action
- Proposed rule
- Agency
- Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration
- Published
- December 27, 2024
- Comments due
- March 27, 2025
- Dates
- Either electronic or written comments on the proposed rule must be submitted by March 27, 2025. Submit written comments (including recommendations) on information collection issues under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 by January 27, 2025.
- Docket
- Docket No. FDA-2023-N-4225
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 0910-AI82
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 21 CFR 730
- Topics
- Cosmetics; Incorporation by reference
- Significant
- Yes, under Executive Order 12866
- Pages
- 15
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