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FDA Withdraws Proposed Asbestos-Testing Rule for Talc Cosmetics, Plans New Version Under 2022 Mandate - Global Cosmetics News

Detected July 12, 2026 · in Cosmetics & Personal-Care (MoCRA)

FDA withdraws proposed asbestos-testing rule for talc cosmetics, plans new version under MoCRA mandate. No immediate testing requirement, but businesses must stay alert for future rulemaking.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Cosmetics & Personal-Care (MoCRA) space on July 12, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. All cosmetics manufacturers using talc, including indie brands, contract manufacturers, private-label makers, importers/distributors. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: None currently; new rule expected in future.. 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

FDA withdrew the proposed rule on asbestos testing in talc cosmetics and will issue a new version under the 2022 MoCRA mandate.

Who it affects

All cosmetics manufacturers using talc, including indie brands, contract manufacturers, private-label makers, importers/distributors.

What you must do

No immediate action required. Monitor FDA announcements for new proposed rule and prepare for potential future testing requirements.

Deadline

None currently; new rule expected in future.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0wFBVV95cUxPRVZfeEpGaFdrbzY4eVBoOXNlQmxiNTI0YXVQQ1NYdlBtTjY4TnpBbWZGaWNEZkMwUG9zSEQ0cTNhekxXNFdyaVlPV2U4TS1ZWEVobmx4Z2VXWXpXenhVcXRLRy0wN293b0VKT1lsd0VsVkhFQ1pRVEFnMnlfeWxpanQ4YWZBR2FDdjJZNDNCZXB5MTJwVGVtT0R4bjZaNWg1SWY3ZTZGUEIwRnIyS0ZXUUNXUWZ5QkpQUlVEME4tX1hMY1N1Qjh0cmNfeW5wSlEwWG1v?oc=5

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