FDA Proposes December 26, 2024 Rule for Asbestos Testing in Talc-Containing Cosmetics Amid Johnson & Johnson Legal Challenges

Dec 26, 2024, 11:35 PM

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule aimed at establishing standardized testing methods to detect and identify asbestos in talc-containing cosmetic products. This proposed regulation is intended to enhance consumer safety by ensuring that cosmetic products containing talc are free from harmful asbestos. The announcement comes amid ongoing legal challenges faced by Johnson & Johnson regarding its talcum powder products, which have been linked to cancer allegations in numerous lawsuits. The new rule, if finalized, would require cosmetic companies to implement additional measures to guarantee the safety of their talc-containing products.