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FDA Drops Talc Testing Rule, Consumers Urged to Stay Cautious
12/7/2025
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- The FDA has withdrawn a rule requiring cosmetic companies to test talc-based products for asbestos, shifting safety to consumers.
- Talc can naturally contain asbestos, a known carcinogen linked to health issues in products like dry shampoo and baby powder.
- Dr. Katelin Mirkin emphasizes that asbestos contamination, not talc itself, poses the risk.
- She advises consumers to consider talc-free products and stay informed about potential health symptoms.
