FDA’s Proposed Asbestos Testing Rule for Talc in Cosmetics: Impacts on Industry and Litigation
For years, consumers have taken legal action against cosmetic companies, alleging a link between talc-based products and cancer, particularly mesothelioma and ovarian cancer. The litigation has produced varied outcomes, but concerns over asbestos contamination in talc persist. In response, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has introduced a proposed rule to enforce standardized asbestos …