The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.

For decades, women thought they could trust cosmetic products, like baby powder, for feminine hygiene.But many of those products contai

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule to require standardized testing of talc-containing cosmetics for asbestos, a known carcinogen linked to serious illnesses.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing that cosmetic products containing talc should be tested using standardized methods to detect asbestos, a potential contaminant, according to documents posted on the federal register on Thursday.

The Food and Drug Administration is proposing a rule that cosmetic companies would have to take extra steps to ensure that any products containing talc are free of asbestos.

Before deciding on the rule, the FDA will invite public comments lasting ninety days. Under the plan, manufacturers must find asbestos via batch testing with polarized light and transmission electron microscopy. Ignoring rules could lead to products being judged tainted.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed new standardized testing protocols for detecting asbestos in talc-based cosmetic products. This move aims to ensure consumer safety by addressing potential contamination risks.