Lead Levels In Lipstick Not A Concern, FDA Says; More Testing Planned
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Based on initial testing, lead content in lipstick is not a safety concern, according to FDA; however, the agency plans to look into the matter further
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