Talc-containing products were long marketed for common, repeated use—often in homes with children, caregivers, and routine personal care habits. In Wellington, that can mean:
- Long-term family use of baby powder or moisture-control products
- Caregiver exposure while tending to infants and young children
- Multiple product switchovers over time (different brands, store changes, or “replacement” powders)
- Ongoing cosmetic use in daily routines
Because these products were intended for frequent use, the question in many cases isn’t just “did you use talc?” It’s whether the specific product(s) and how they were presented to consumers were consistent with a duty to warn and a duty to market safely.


