Regulation: A Look At What The FDA Can Do To Evaluate Cosmetics As Talcum Powder Lawsuit Numbers Climb

November 01, 2016 – – TheProductLawyers.com reports on measures the FDA takes to ensure the safety of cosmetic products.

According to their site, the FDA can take several steps in assuring that products are safe to the consumer. Although cosmetics are not required to be FDA approved, the FDA monitors products and acts on products that are found to be harmful. Among the ways in which the FDA can help monitor harmful products are inspections, cosmetic ingredient reviews, surveys of products, reports from consumers and healthcare providers and the Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program.

Concern has grown significantly over the use of talcum powder products following major lawsuits that have resulted in the payment of millions of dollars from Johnson & Johnson to families who claim the powders cause the development of ovarian cancer in themselves or a loved one. Thousands of women in the U.S. have made claims alleging that Johnson & Johnson hid valuable medical information that prevented consumers from knowing the dangers of using the powders. Those plaintiffs further claim that the use of Johnson & Johnson’s powders as a feminine hygiene product are directly linked to ovarian cancer. Johnson & Johnson has denied claims that their products cause cancer and has stated that no causal link exists.

Over the last 45 years, however, numerous studies have found that women who use baby powder as a feminine hygiene product are more likely to develop this debilitating disease. Other studies, however, have been deemed inconclusive.

As these lawsuits are expected to grow in numbers, Banville Law is seeking to help those currently suffering. The firm has many years of experience fighting large pharmaceutical companies who have put dangerous drugs and devices onto the market, foregoing public safety for corporate greed. Attorneys at Banville Law want to assist those who believe they have been directly affected by the use of Johnson’s talcum powder. Affected individuals may be entitled to financial compensation and legal action. Banville Law is currently offering free consultations to individuals who qualify.

For more information, to schedule a consultation or to ask questions contact Banville Law at (888) 976-6742.

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