Rep. Markey Calls For Triclosan Ban, Galvanized By Sympathetic FDA Letter
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Rep. Ed Markey, D-Mass., wants many personal-care applications of triclosan banned and is crafting chemicals safety legislation after receiving letters from FDA and EPA acknowledging that there are concerns about the ingredient
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In Brief
Following Health Canada’s assessment of ingredient triclosan as a possible environmental hazard, Rep. Ed Markey, D-Mass., urges FDA to issue its review of the antimicrobial and finalize the OTC Topical Antimicrobial Monograph. Total Beauty Media Group introduces a new web video series with beauty news, sales, giveaways and new product information.