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The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, Inc. 1133 15th STREET, N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20005 * 202/331-1770 TELEX 89-2673 James H. Merritt PresiOem Norman F. Estrin. Ph.D Vice Presienl-- Science Dr. Robert Schaffner Food and Drug Administration 200 C Street, SW Washington, DC 20204 Enclosed, Dr. Schaffner -- -- you will find an update on the work of the CTFA Talc Subcommittee and includes a copy of the latest approved CTFA Cosmetic Talc Standard, with methods for Fibrous Amphibole and Quartz. It also presents a summary of 3,397 analyses of talcs from the United States and other parts of the world, along with documenting correspondence from five companies. We would be pleased to meet with you to discuss these data further. Please do not hesitate to call us. Cordially, Norman F. Estrin, Ph.D. Vice President - Science NFE :MP Enc. September 23, 1975