The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently proposed a new rule to enhance the safety of cosmetic products containing asbestos. The rule, titled “Testing Methods for Detecting and Identifying Asbestos in Talc-Containing Cosmetic Products,” seeks to mandate standardized testing procedures to identify the presence of asbestos, a known carcinogen, in these products. Talc is a mineral commonly used in cosmetics for its moisture-absorbing properties and smooth texture. However, since talc deposits are often geologically close to asbestos, they can easily become contaminated with asbestos fibers.