In Brief: New York sunscreen labeling bill
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
New York sunscreen labeling bill: Referred to New York Senate Rules Committee, after passing the Assembly 127-17 June 4. Introduced by Harvey Weisenberg (D-Dist. 20) Jan. 8, the legislation (A 494) would require that sunscreen manufacturers include an expiration date and "information regarding the recommended storage" on labeling ("The Rose Sheet" Feb. 17, In Brief). Commenting on the bill's chances of moving through the Rules Committee, Weisenberg noted that Estee Lauder opposes the bill. Identical legislation in the Senate (S 1658) is on hold in the Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee. S 1658 was introduced Jan. 24 by Sen. Serphin Maltese (R-Dist. 15)...