WTO notification · TBT
United StatesWithdrawn, lifted or repealed, according to its latest notice
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Testing Methods for Detecting and Identifying Asbestos in Talc-Containing Cosmetic Products
The United States issued an addendum on 3 December 2025 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/USA/2174. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 8 January 2025. The comment period closed on 27 March 2025.
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Cosmetic products containing talc; Quality; Test conditions and procedures in general; Cosmetics. Toiletries
Latest notice (G/TBT/N/USA/2174/Add.1, 3 December 2025)
The latest notice says the measure was withdrawn, lifted or repealed, in whole or in part.
Testing Methods for Detecting and Identifying Asbestos in Talc- Containing Cosmetic Products; Withdrawal
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is announcing the withdrawal of the proposed rule entitled ''Testing Methods for Detecting and Identifying Asbestos in Talc-Containing Cosmetic Products,'' (notified as G/TBT/N/USA/2174) which published in the Federal Register of 27 December 2024. FDA is taking this action in response to comments received during the comment period for the proposed rule that warrant further consideration and assessment prior to issuing final regulations to establish and require standardized testing methods for detecting and identifying asbestos in talc-containing cosmetic products pursuant to the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022. The proposed rule published 27 December 2024 (89 FR 105490) is withdrawn as of 28 November 2025. 90 Federal Register (FR) 54603, 28 November 2025; Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 730: This withdrawal and the proposed rule notified as G/TBT/N/USA/2174 are identified by Docket Number FDA-2023-N-4225. The Docket Folder is available on Regulations.gov at and provides access to primary and supporting documents as well as comments received. Documents are also accessible from Regulations.gov by searching the Docket Number.
Proposed rule - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is proposing to require testing of talc-containing cosmetic products using standardized testing methods for detecting and identifying asbestos that may be present as a contaminant in talc. We are also proposing corresponding adulteration provisions. Asbestos is a potential contaminant in talc, which is used in certain cosmetic products, and is a known human carcinogen. This proposed rule, if finalized, will help protect users of talc-containing cosmetic products from harmful exposure to asbestos given the potential for contamination of these products.
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AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/2174/Add.1
Testing Methods for Detecting and Identifying Asbestos in Talc- Containing Cosmetic Products; Withdrawal
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is announcing the withdrawal of the proposed rule entitled ''Testing Methods for Detecting and Identifying Asbestos in Talc-Containing Cosmetic Products,'' (notified as G/TBT/N/USA/2174) which published in the Federal Register of 27 December 2024. FDA is taking this action in response to comments received during the comment period for the proposed rule that warrant further consideration and assessment prior to issuing final regulations to establish and require standardized testing methods for detecting and identifying asbestos in talc-containing cosmetic products pursuant to the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022. The proposed rule published 27 December 2024 (89 FR 105490) is withdrawn as of 28 November 2025. 90 Federal Register (FR) 54603, 28 November 2025; Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 730: This withdrawal and the proposed rule notified as G/TBT/N/USA/2174 are identified by Docket Number FDA-2023-N-4225. The Docket Folder is available on Regulations.gov at and provides access to primary and supporting documents as well as comments received. Documents are also accessible from Regulations.gov by searching the Docket Number.
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/USA/2174
Comment deadline: Closed on 27 March 2025
Testing Methods for Detecting and Identifying Asbestos in Talc-Containing Cosmetic Products
Proposed rule - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is proposing to require testing of talc-containing cosmetic products using standardized testing methods for detecting and identifying asbestos that may be present as a contaminant in talc. We are also proposing corresponding adulteration provisions. Asbestos is a potential contaminant in talc, which is used in certain cosmetic products, and is a known human carcinogen. This proposed rule, if finalized, will help protect users of talc-containing cosmetic products from harmful exposure to asbestos given the potential for contamination of these products.
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