FDA proposes new testing rules to ensure cosmetics are asbestos-free

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed new regulations requiring cosmetic companies to implement stricter testing procedures to ensure talc-containing products are free of asbestos.

The rule, mandated by Congress, aims to bolster consumer confidence in the safety of cosmetics, baby powder, and other personal care products.

The move comes amid years of lawsuits against Johns