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FDA Withdraws “Standardized” Asbestos Testing Proposal for Talc-Containing Cosmetics, With Intent to Reexamine and Reissue

On November 28, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) withdrew its 2024 proposed rule entitled “Testing Methods for Detecting and Identifying Asbestos in Talc-Containing Cosmetic Products.
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FDA withdraws proposal to require talc-containing cosmetics to test for asbestos

The Trump administration is withdrawing a proposal to require cosmetic companies to test their talc-containing products for asbestos, according to a public notice Tuesday. The Food and Drug ...
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The FDA Walked Back a Rule That Would’ve Required Testing Makeup with Talc for Asbestos—Now Your Makeup Safety Is Your Problem

Talc is a common ingredient in many makeup products, including blush, eyeshadow and foundation, valued for its ability to absorb moisture, reduce caking and create a smooth finish. Despite these ...
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I hate to break it to you, but we never had mandatory asbestos testing for talc to begin with

In the current political climate, it can be hard to divorce feelings and fear from facts. So when it was announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had withdrawn a rule it had ...