talc

On July 27, 2026, Johnson & Johnson announced a proposed $5.5 billion resolution of the ovarian cancer talc claims consolidated in federal court in New Jersey and in related state court cases. The agreement is conditioned on at least 95 percent of remaining claimants participating, and it pays nothing until 2027. It does not resolve …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has withdrawn its proposed rule to standardize how talc products are tested for asbestos contamination. While framed as a regulatory decision, the outcome reflects a broader reality: despite decades of scientific evidence linking asbestos to cancer, efforts to enforce consistent testing standards continue to face resistance. For consumers …

A Minnesota jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $65.5 million to a woman who alleged that long-term use of the company’s talc-based baby powder exposed her to asbestos and caused mesothelioma. The verdict, handed down in Ramsey County late last week, marks another major setback for the company as it continues to face …

EPA Rescinds Requirement to Test for Asbestos Talc in Women’s Cosmetics Making America Toxic Again – especially for women’s health, is a troubling reality after federal regulators rescinded a proposed rule that would have required asbestos testing for talc used in women’s cosmetics. The decision stunned public health advocates, legal experts, and consumers who believed …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has initiated a high-level review of talc safety in consumer products. An independent scientific panel met to evaluate potential risks tied to talc, particularly its use in cosmetics, food, and over-the-counter medications. This review signals growing concern over the health impacts, including cancer risk and long-term inflammation, even from …