Cosmetics manufacturers not already operating within the over-the-counter drug or dietary supplement spaces are likely to face a steep learning curve with the testing requirements of the US Food and Drug Administration’s new proposed talc-testing rule, suggest attorneys from ArentFox Schiff LLP.
MoCRA’s Proposed Talc-Testing Rule ‘Burdensome’ For Many Stakeholders – Attorneys
Attorneys from ArentFox Schiff discuss the FDA's proposed rule dictating methods that must be used to test for asbestos in cosmetic products containing talc.

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