FDA Withdraws Talc-Asbestos Testing Rule: What It Means for Consumer Safety and Legal Claims
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has withdrawn its proposed rule to standardize how talc products are tested for asbestos contamination.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 …