More than 3,000 people allege they or a family member developed forms of ovarian cancer or mesothelioma from using Johnson's baby powder between 1965 and 2023. This also encompasses Kenvue UK, which was split from J&J in 2023 and now operates as a separate business. Despite this, the company “suppressed information that might indicate that baby powder was contaminated with asbestos”, the barrister added. The sale of baby powder containing talc stopped in the UK in 2023. Recommended reading:“The safety of Johnson’s Baby Powder is backed by years of testing by independent and leading laboratories, universities and health authorities in the UK and around the world.

Source: The Times October 16, 2025 07:51 UTC