FDA Cosmetics Funding Proposal Insufficient To Cover Inflation Costs - CTFA
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
FDA's flatlined $5.2 mil. FY 2001 budget proposal for the Office of Cosmetics & Colors could decrease program effectiveness as the office compensates for inflationary costs and salary increases, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association maintains.
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