In Brief
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
At its annual FDA Cosmetic Regulatory Workshop, ICMAD encourages members to support new cosmetics safety legislation launched Apr. 18 by Rep. Leonard Lance, R-N.J. Additionally, RIFM adds a new president, Dr. David K. Wilcox, and FDA names Walter Harris COO.
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