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Chesebrough-Ponds ine, R E S E A R C H L ABOR A T OR I ES T R U M B U L L I N D U S T R I A L P A R K , T R U M B U L L, C O N N E C T I C U T 0 5 6 1 1 PHONE: 203 377-7100 March 17, 1976 Mr, Heinz Eiermann Pood and Drug Administration 200 C Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20204 Dear Mr. Eiermann: We understand that the Pood and Drug Administration has recently analyzed a total of 76 samples of cosmetic and toiletry talcum products, and found no detectable asbestos in them. We are delighted to hear this information, which confirms industry's position that cosmetic talcs are safe for their intended use. Among the samples that you analyzed, I understand that there were eight products of Chesebrough-Pond's Inc. To assist you in putting your data in context, I have listed below the year in which each of those specific batches was manufactured: Product VASELINE INTENSIVE CARE Baby Powder POND's Dreamflower Talc POND's Peach Talc POND's Lemon Fresh Talc POND's Dreamflower Talc POND's Lemon Fresh Talc POND's Dreamflower Dusting Powder POND's Peach Talc Batch Code 44lB 426A 301C 4l8D 439-A 425A 4470 301G Year 1974 1974 1973 1974 1974 1974 1974 1973 Mr. Heinz Eiermann -2- March 17, 1976 We trust that this information will be helpful to you in completing your report. Sincerely yours, CHESEBROUGH-POND'S INC. MB/bm Murray Berdick, Ph.D. Director of Regulatory Affairs