Shang Xingchun Xianyang Research & Design Institute of Non-metallic Minerals 5 Binhe Road Xianyang, Shaanxi Province 712021 Via e-mail: shangxingchun@vahoo.cn China Non-Metallic Industry Association 11 Sanlihe Road Beijing Via e-mail: dhain@chinaim.com Dear Sirs: On behalf of the Unites States-based Personal Care Products Council ("the Council", formerly known as CTFA--the Cosmetic, Toiletry & Fragrance Association), I am pleased to submit comments regarding draft documents on talc released by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China and Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China Talc Powder (GB15342-200X), Methods for Physical Test of Talc (GB/T15344-200X). and Sample Preparation of Non-powder Cosmetics in Asbestos Testing ( Huimin, F.

Shang Xingchun Xianyang Research & Design Institute of Non-metallic Minerals 5 Binhe Road Xianyang, Shaanxi Province 712021 Via e-mail: shangxingchun@vahoo.cn China Non-Metallic Industry Association 11 Sanlihe Road Beijing Via e-mail: dhain@chinaim.com Dear Sirs: On behalf of the Unites States-based Personal Care Products Council ("the Council", formerly known as CTFA--the Cosmetic, Toiletry & Fragrance Association), I am pleased to submit comments regarding draft documents on talc released by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China and Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China Talc Powder (GB15342-200X), Methods for Physical Test of Talc (GB/T15344-200X). and Sample Preparation of Non-powder Cosmetics in Asbestos Testing ( Huimin, F.

Shang Xingchun Xianyang Research & Design Institute of Non-metallic Minerals 5 Binhe Road Xianyang, Shaanxi Province 712021 Via e-mail: shangxingchun@ vahoo.cn China Non-Metallic Industry Association 11 Sanlihe Road Beijing Via e-mail: dhqin@.chinaim.com Dear Sirs: On behalf of the Unites States-based Personal Care Products Council (`-`the Council", formerly known as CTFA--the Cosmetic, Toiletry & Fragrance Association), I am pleased to submit comments regarding draft documents on talc released by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China and Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China Talc Powder (GB15342-200X), Methods for Physical Test of Talc (GB/T15344-200X). and Sample Preparation of Non-powder Cosmetics in Asbestos Testing ( Huimin, F.

Shang Xingchun Xianyang Research & Design Institute o f Non-metallic Minerals 5 Binhe Road Xianyang, Shaanxi Province 712021 Via e-mail: shangxingchun@vahoo.cn China Non-Metallic Industry Association 11 Sanlihe Road Beijing Via e-mail: dhain@,chinaim.com Dear Sirs: On behalf of the Unites States-based Personal Care Products Council ("the Council", formerly known as CTFA--the Cosmetic, Toiletry & Fragrance Association), I am pleased to submit comments regarding draft documents on talc released by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine o f the People's Republic of China and Standardization Administration o f the People's Republic o f China Talc Powder (GB15342-200X), Methods for Physical Test of Talc (GB/T15344-200X). and Sample Preparation of Non-powder Cosmetics in Asbestos Testing ( Huimin, F.

Shang Xingchun Xianyang Research & Design Institute of Non-metallic Minerals 5 Binhe Road Xianyang, Shaanxi Province 712021 Via e-mail : shaiigxingchun@vahoo.cn China Non-Metallic Industry Association 11 Sanlihe Road Beijing Via e-mail: dhain@chinaim.com Dear Sirs: On behalf of the Unites States-based Personal Care Products Council ("the Council", formerly known as CTFA--the Cosmetic, Toiletry & Fragrance Association), I am pleased to submit comments regarding draft documents on talc released by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China and Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China Talc Powder (GB15342-200X), Methods for Physical Test of Talc (GB/T15344-200X). and Sample Preparation of Non-powder Cosmetics in Asbestos Testing ( Huimin, F.

On behalf of the Unites States-based Personal Care Products Council ("the Council", formerly known as CTFA--the Cosmetic, Toiletry & Fragrance Association), I am pleased to submit comments regarding draft documents on talc released by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China and Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China Talc Powder (GB15342-200X), Methods for Physical Test of Talc (GB/T15344-200X). and Sample Preparation of Non-powder Cosmetics in Asbestos Testing ( Huimin, F.

Since it is a cosmetic article its production and commercialization is regulated by the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

In other words, it is not known whether the exposure in those epidemiologic studies was in fact cosmetic talc not containing asbestiform fibers.

In other words, it is not known whether the exposure in those epidemiologic studies was in fact cosmetic talc not containing asbestiform fibers.

Pigg, Asbestos Information Association, Sept. 14, 1981 Letter from B.

Pigg, Asbestos Information Association, Sept. 14, 1981 Letter from B.

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