J&J challenges validity of asbestos tests after baby powder recall

By Becky Bargh | Published: 24-Oct-2019
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The personal care giant says it will work with the FDA to ensure the integrity of the sample and the legitimacy of the tests

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Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is challenging the validity of the tests that led to a recall of 33,000 baby talc products over asbestos contamination.

Tests were carried out by the FDA to identify the presence of the deadly substance in its products.

But J&J told Cosmetics Business that it is working with the FDA to

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