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

 
• By Lauren Nardella

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...

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