On November 26, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed establishing and requiring standardized testing methods for detecting and identifying asbestos in talc-containing cosmetic products, as mandated by the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA). This proposed rule, if finalized, would protect consumers by – to the extent it reduces exposure to asbestos – resulting in fewer asbestos-related illnesses.
