Summary
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to cancel a rule that would have required tests for asbestos in certain cosmetics. This rule was part of a 2022 law aimed at checking for dangerous materials in cosmetics containing talc, which can sometimes be tainted with asbestos, a harmful substance.
Key Facts
- The FDA plans to withdraw a rule about testing cosmetics for asbestos.
- Asbestos is a harmful substance linked to cancer.
- The rule was part of the 2022 Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act.
- Talc, often used in cosmetics, can sometimes be contaminated with asbestos.
- The rule aimed to find and identify asbestos in talc-containing products.
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has found a connection between talc use and ovarian cancer.
