Pharmaceutical giant has been forced to pay $3.5bn in settlements so far to resolve cancer cases
Johnson & Johnson plans to stop selling its talc-based baby powder products globally in 2023. Picture: GETTY IMAGES/JUSTIN SULLIVAN
“We continuously evaluate and optimise our portfolio to best position the business for long-term growth,” spokesperson Melissa Witt said. “The decision is part of a worldwide portfolio assessment, which evaluated several factors, including differences in demand for our products across geographic regions and evolving consumer trends and preferences.”
Talcum powder has long been used in baby products because the mineral keeps skin dry and prevents nappy rash. The mines that produce the powder however, can also yield asbestos, a mineral once used in products such as building insulation that researchers have linked to cancers. Some consumer companies have found maize starch can offer the same benefits of talc without the asbestos risk.The health conglomerate has spent years seeking ways to contain its legal liabilities.
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