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FILE NAME: CTFA (CTFA) DATE: 1976 M a r 15 DOC#: CTFA010 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Letter The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, Inc. 1133 16th ST R E E T . N.W.; W ASHINGTON, D.C. 20005 -202/331-1770 - T E L E X 69-2673 J ?mcr h V^rntt PnS.*i-r!)t Norman F. E^trin. Ph.D. V/Ce P rc 'i; ,e .: --S c r / ic i March 15th, 1976 Mr-, Heinz J, Eiermanri Food and Drug Administration 200 C Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20204 On March 11th, 1976, Mr. Eierniann -- :-- the CTFA Talc Subcommittee, met to discuss the current sta tus of talc. It was recognized that a need exists co bring to your attention a profile of the analyses for asbestos form materials in talc used in the U.S. production of cosmetics and toiletry products. Th attached letters demonstrate responsibility of industry in monitoring its talcs. We re certain that th summary will give you assurance as to. the freedom from .contamination by asbestos form materials of cosmetic talc products. Individual companies are more than willing to discuss the detailed data with you at your convenience. Norman F . Estrin, Ph.D. Vice President - Science NFE:jj ' Attachments