EU’s Risk Assessment Committee Adopts Opinion Classifying Talc As 1B Carcinogen

28 Sep 2024

The RAC opinion begins the process of prohibiting use of talc in cosmetic products marketed in the EU. A consultation period will follow the Commission’s preparation of a delegated act.

Talc stands to be banned from use in cosmetic products in the European Union following an opinion adopted by the Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) on 26 September.

According to highlights posted by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) from September meetings of RAC and the Committee for Socio-Economic...