Mandatory testing of talc-containing cosmetic products is coming. At the end of December, the Food and Drug Administration ...

Scholar proposes an increased focus on children’s health in food, drug, and cosmetic regulation. Children in the United ...

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Tuzigoot National Monument will close on weekdays from January 13 to at least February 7 for asbestos and lead abatement.

We found volatile organic compounds that really shouldn't be in water,' Scott Smith said. 'Dioxins bioaccumulate in your body, they don't go away.' ...

For cosmetic products, talc may be used in a variety of different ways, for example, to help control shine, assist with moisture and oil absorption, and prevent caking. Because — and per the FDA — ...

While talc is a naturally-occurring mineral that is used in cosmetics, asbestos, a known carcinogen, is said to be ...

FDA has proposed new regulations requiring cosmetic companies to implement stricter testing procedures to ensure ...

If you have a popcorn ceiling, you may need to test it for asbestos. We spoke to indoor contaminant expert Michael Pinto for ...

But recent FDA-sponsored testing hasn't uncovered any safety issues. Since 2021, laboratory analysis of more than 150 cosmetic samples has come back negative for asbestos, according to the FDA. Still, ...

The FDA's proposed rule would require manufacturers test samples of talc-containing cosmetic products for asbestos with methods including polarized light and transmission electron microscopy ...