The FDA Killed Its Own Asbestos Testing Plan

Other countries already ban or test talc for asbestos. The U.S. just walked away from doing either. Here’s why that matters more than you think.

Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a decision that most Americans likely missed. After more than a year of preparation, the agency officially withdrew a proposed rule that would have required all talc‑based personal care products to be tested for asbestos before being sold. On November 25, 2025, multiple news outlets reported th…