FDA experts have discovered asbestos in cosmetics
Management on control over foodstuff and drug administration (FDA) released a report on asbestos in cosmetic products containing talc. The study lasted a year and was conducted by the organization collected AMA Analytical Services, laboratory testing in Maryland, which specializiruetsya on testing of asbestos.
The FDA statement makes clear that the safe amount of asbestos does not exist, and that the management not only continues testing, but also take steps to update the testing Protocol for suppliers of ingredients and manufacturers of cosmetics.
“Between Federal agencies, the United States and the world health organization there is a General consensus that there is no known safe level of asbestos exposure, says Susan Mayne, Ph. D., Director of the Center for food safety and applied nutrition in FDA. – Earlier this month at a public meeting FDA has collected information from Federal partners, industry experts and the public to support the development of standardized test methodologies, terminologies and criteria that can be applied for the characterization and measurement of asbestos and other potentially harmful particles that may be present as contaminants in products containing talc. Our work in this area is not finished, and we will continue to communicate with the public, as we have updates, we can share”.
AMA experts have tested more than 50 samples for contamination from asbestos: 43 showed a negative result, the following 9 of cosmetic products tested positive:
• Johnson’s Baby Powder, Johnson & Johnson
• Claire’s Compact Powder style No. 83915-9, Claire’s
• Claire’s Palette Contour style No. 40194-3, Claire’s
• JoJo Siwa Makeup Set, Claire’s
• 2 Contour Effects Palette City Color
• Timeless Beauty Palette City Color
• Matte Blush (Fuchsia), City Color
• Shimmer Bronzer (Caramel), City Color
• Bronzer (Sunset), City Color
The FDA will continue testing and plans to release another report in early 2021.
