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F.D.A. Withdraws Rule to Require Testing Cosmetics Made With Talc for Asbestos - nytimes.com

Detected August 5, 2026 · in Cosmetics & Personal-Care (MoCRA)

FDA withdraws its proposed rule that would have required testing of talc-containing cosmetics for asbestos, removing a pending compliance obligation for affected businesses.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Cosmetics & Personal-Care (MoCRA) space on August 5, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Cosmetic manufacturers, distributors, and brands that use talc in their products and were preparing for mandatory asbestos testing. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the source.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Cosmetics & Personal-Care (MoCRA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

The FDA has withdrawn the rule that would have mandated testing for asbestos in talc-containing cosmetics, so this testing is no longer required by that rule.

Who it affects

Cosmetic manufacturers, distributors, and brands that use talc in their products and were preparing for mandatory asbestos testing.

What you must do

No immediate action required; businesses can halt any preparations for mandatory asbestos testing under this rule, but should continue to follow existing safety and labeling requirements.

Deadline

Not specified in the source.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTE9CZkRjbDdjcG1ESkdaMlFfaDBDZjdXQ2RIM1FuRUJPTEFadmpFSHRwWUxFdDBFUGVWZjRNaGg5c2NKYjhvR0pmNHBnRFJPaFZkQTRkZXltY3FaWGpYQnhPUmptQVlZTk1WZnJWUVpGSVZacXZzMWNJUXBBdkNweUE?oc=5

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