Claire’s says two independent labs confirm its cosmetics are asbestos-free
TORONTO — The Claire’s fashion and accessory business said Friday that test results from two certified independent labs show that nine controversial cosmetic products pulled from its stores are asbestos-free and completely safe.
The Chicago-area company also said that it disputes the findings and testing methods of the researcher who said last month that asbestos had been found in samples of cosmetics for girls sold by Claire’s.
“Any report that suggests that the products are not safe is totally false,” the company said in an emailed statement.
Claire’s had previously indicated that the talc used in the cosmetic products had tested asbestos-free but went further Friday. The company said it had provided Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the certificates of analysis provided by Merck KGaA, which supplied the talc ingredient used in the cosmetics.