Is talc in makeup and powder safe? What you need to know about the risks

Talcum powder is commonly found in cosmetics and baby powder but can be contaminated with asbestos, a known carcinogen. Evidence connecting asbestos-free talcum powder to cancer is mixed, although ...
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FDA proposes new rule to ensure talc in cosmetics is asbestos-free amid ongoing concerns

WASHINGTON (AP) — Cosmetic companies would have to take extra steps to ensure that any products containing talc are free of asbestos under a federal rule proposed Thursday. The proposal from the Food ...
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FDA proposes standardized testing to detect asbestos in talc cosmetics

Cosmetic companies would have to take extra steps to ensure that any products containing talc are free of asbestos under a federal rule proposed Thursday. The proposal from the Food and Drug ...
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FDA Crackdown: Asbestos Fear Triggers New Rules for Talc Cosmetics

According to reports, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is suggesting a new rule requiring talc-containing cosmetic items to be systematically tested for asbestos content. This action coincides ...
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8 Makeup Products That Contain Potentially Cancer-Causing Ingredients

The beauty industry offers an astounding array of products designed to enhance our appearance. However, beneath the glam ...
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Talc supplier for cosmetics files bankruptcy after lawsuits

The corporate shell of a former industrial chemical maker filed for bankruptcy after a South Carolina jury ordered it to pay more than $29 million to a woman who said tainted talc in cosmetic products ...