- On May 16, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will host its first independent scientific expert panel on evaluating the use of talc in food, drugs, and cosmetic consumer products on May 20. The public roundtable will be led by FDA commissioner Dr. Martin Makary.
- Talc, also known as magnesium silicate, is a naturally occurring mineral used in a variety of consumer products such as cosmetics (e.g., baby powder, face powders, deodorants), and food products. Past FDA reviews have focused on inhalation, whereas this meeting is expected to discuss ingestion as well.
- The roundtable will be taking place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 10:00am. Meeting and registration information can be found here: FDA Expert Panel on Talc. FDA has not yet disclosed the experts that will be on the panel.
- Keller and Heckman will Continue to monitor developments related to talc and other regulated ingredients.