Study Identifying "Secret" Chemicals In Popular Fragrances Spurs Legislation
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
A report from consumer advocacy groups on the risks of "secret" fragrance chemicals has lawmakers polishing legislation to overhaul current cosmetics and fragrance labeling laws
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