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April 14, 1995 David A. Kessler, M.D. Commissioner Food and Drug Administration, Room 1-23 12420 Parklawn Drive Rockville, MD 20857 iypR Zb ill oo to 95 EXECUT Dear Dr. Kessler: This letter is being sent to you in support o f the petition submitted by the Cancer Prevention Coalition, Inc. Petition docket number 94P-0420/CP 1 was filed on November 17th, 1994 requesting that the Commissioner of the FDA require all cosmetic and personal hygiene products containing talc bear labels which warn females o f the possible association with cancer. Many studies have shown a strong association between talc and cancer. Although current research hasn't proven a direct causal relationship between the use o f talc in the female genitalia and ovarian cancer, it does indicate a strong association. Being a female who has a potential genetic predisposition for cancer, I feel it is my right as a citizen o f this country to be informed o f this possible association. I trust that you will decide on the best interests o f today's woman and that o f future female generations when considering the recommendations o f this petition. oi Chicago, IL 60633 Cj -zrt .. .. Routing slip . . GENERATED BY: HF-40 DATE; APR 27,1995 FDA CONTROL NUMBERS 95 390 TRACER#: O S #: DATE OF CORRESPONDENCE: 04/14/95 DATE INTO FDA: 04/27/95 TO: DAVID A KESSLER HF-1 FROM: DEBORAH A PILLARELLA . SYNOPSIS: SUPPORTS PETITION (94P-0420/CP) SUBMITTED BY TH E CANCER PREVENTION COALITION, INC., REQUESTING THAT FDA REQUIRE ALL TALC CONTAINING PRODUCTS BEAR LABELS W HICH WARN FEMALES O F POSSIBLE ASSOCIATION W ITH CANCER. LEAD OFFICE: HFA-305 DOCUMENT STATUS: ACTIVE HOME OFFICE: HF-40 CONTACT/PHONE#: ELIZABETH CLARKE 301-443-1456 COPIES: HFD-1 HF-8 COORDINATION; SIGNATURE REQUIRED: ASSIGNED TO REFERRALS FROM HF-40 ACTION HFW-1 REMARKS: SYSTEM CC ^ jfik.. Jill cV F A \3-4"'^10 fy ^ \-si3 C^v_y ^ocfiWJjL ^0 ^1