Talc
Talc mineral and powder used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, and industrial applications, subject to scrutiny over carcinogenicity, respiratory health, and asbestos contamination.
Talc alerts are holding steady
Talc has averaged 0.8 alerts a week over the latest four weeks, against 0.9 over the eight weeks before. Foresight has published 29 alerts on Talc, the latest on 24 October 2026.
TalcAlerts each week
Latest 4 weeks
0.8a week
8 weeks before
0.9a week
2 in the busiest week
8 weeks before
Latest 4
Alerts are rising when the latest four weeks average at least a fifth more a week than the eight before, and at least one more. They are falling after the same drop, and holding steady in between.
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Questions about Talc
What is Talc?
Talc mineral and powder used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, and industrial applications, subject to scrutiny over carcinogenicity, respiratory health, and asbestos contamination.
How does Foresight track Talc?
Foresight reads official sources for Talc, such as regulators' notices, legislative records and published guidance. Each alert says what changed and links to where it was published. Coverage varies by market, so scoping starts with where you sell.
How is the trend on this page worked out?
It compares Talc's alerts over the latest four weeks with the eight weeks before. Alerts are rising when the latest four weeks average at least a fifth more a week, and at least one more. They are falling when they drop as far, and holding steady in between. After four weeks with no alert, the page shows when the latest one came instead.
Can Foresight tell me which Talc changes affect my products?
Yes. Horizon scanning scores each new Talc alert against your products, substances and markets, most important first, with the reason it matters to you and its source.
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