CIR Affirms Triclosan Safety, Opts For Formaldehyde Re-Review
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel tackled a number of controversial issues at its Dec. 13-14 meeting in Washington.
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