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FILE NAME: CTFA (CTFA) DATE: 1976 Mar 15 DOC#: CTFA010 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Letter The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, Inc. ' l l # 16th STREET, N.W.; WASHINGTON. O.C. 20005 .^02,331-1770 * T ELEX'89-2671 h KHniti1 Pns.fi? !*t Norman F, Ph.D. W ie P r c * t *e.: -- S L . fv ic t March 15th , 1976 Mr . Heinz J. Eiermanri Pood and Drug Administration 20 C Street, S.W.. Washington, D,C. 20204 On March 11th, 1976, Mr. Eiermahn - r-- the GTFA 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. The attached letters demonstrate responsibility of industryin monitoring its talcs. We re certain that, th summary will give you assurance as to. the freedom from contamint iov by asbestos form materials of cosmetic talo products. Individual companies are more than willing to discuss the detailed data with you at your convenience. Cordially, <1 Norman F. Estrin, Ph.D. Vice President - Science NFE:jj ' Attachments