MoCRA Talc-Testing Rule Brings Clarity While Raising Target For Class Action Complaints
Executive Summary
The FDA’s proposed regulation for talc testing slated for release 29 December will eliminate uncertainty among scientific experts on what is the best method for identifying asbestos but will also give plaintiffs a stationary target for identifying when stakeholders are not in compliance.
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