For decades, a laboratory procedure known as transmission electron microscopy (TEM) has been used to test for asbestos in samples taken at construction sites. In 1989, the U.S. Environmental ...

Create an evidence base for the use of biotechnology in asbestos testing Develop a protein within a bacterial protein library that can be used to bind asbestos Asbestos is a toxic substance that is ...

This program outlines the Purdue University Asbestos Management Procedures. Purdue University follows a practice that is endorsed by the U.S. EPA known as: Management of Asbestos in Place. The ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on April 5, 2024, the results of its 2023 sampling assignment, testing talc-containing cosmetic products for the presence of asbestos. The testing ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The FDA has announced a proposed rule that would require manufacturers of talc-containing cosmetic products to ...

On November 28, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the withdrawal of its proposed rule entitled “Testing Methods for Detecting and Identifying Asbestos in Talc-Containing ...

Contamination analysis is all about detecting unwanted materials on or inside a product, whether visible or microscopic. Even small traces of contamination can compromise performance or, in some cases ...

Abestos was a widely used building material in the 20th century, finding its way into a surprising variety of products, including some roofing materials. There are three main types of asbestos ...