The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States has released the findings of its 2022 asbestos sample testing of talc-containing cosmetics. In 2022, 50 samples from different brands such as Gucci and Givenchy were analyzed, and there was no asbestos found in any of the testing samples.
Testing Results: Here
Asbestos and talc are both naturally occurring minerals that may be discovered adjacent to one another in the ground. However, asbestos is a proven carcinogen when breathed, unlike talc. Asbestos has the potential to contaminate talc, thus it is crucial to carefully choose talc mining areas and take precautions to thoroughly test the ore.
The FDA has been checking talc-containing cosmetics for asbestos contamination. The items were chosen based on a number of criteria, including the kind of talc-containing cosmetic product, price range, well-liked items on social media and in commercials, items targeted to children, and items for color. AMA Analytical Services, Inc. (AMA) tested the samples on behalf of the FDA. And Polarized light microscopy (PLM) and transmission electron microscopy were used to evaluate the samples (TEM).
Visit the FDA’s Talc website to see the findings of prior talc samplings. The FDA intends to provide the industry with draft recommendations for evaluating asbestos in talc-containing cosmetic items in the next year.
