F.D.A. Withdraws Rule to Require Testing Cosmetics Made With Talc for Asbestos
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- The F.D.A. has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have mandated testing cosmetics made with talc for asbestos, citing plans to develop a more comprehensive regulation. This decision has raised concerns among public health advocates who have been striving to eliminate asbestos from consumer products, particularly as many makeup items still contain talc for its moisture-absorbing and silky properties.
- The withdrawal of this rule is significant as it may delay necessary protections against asbestos exposure in cosmetics, potentially putting consumers at risk. Public health advocates fear that without stringent testing requirements, harmful substances could continue to be present in widely used beauty products.
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