FDA Proposes $19 Mil. In Cosmetics User Fees To Support Enhanced Oversight
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
With almost $19 million in user fees proposed for cosmetics manufacturers in FDA’s budget request, the agency intends to overhaul regulation of the personal-care industry.
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