‘Asbestos-Free’ A Relative Term? SAI Testing Expert On Cosmetic Talc Challenges

Transmission electron microscopy is likely the safest bet, among other imaging technologies, for companies looking to verify their cosmetic talc as asbestos-free. However, there’s no regulatory-mandated method for cosmetics purposes, which may explain conflicting results being reported by different labs.  

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Cosmetics companies committed to using asbestos-free talc – and avoiding associated PR nightmares and potential litigation – can refer to a number of testing standards in various stages of development, but none is specifically designed or required for cosmetics purposes.

This has been thrown into relief by a rash of recent allegations linking talc-containing makeup in specialty girls' stores to findings of asbestos contamination.

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