Rep. Lance, Council Work To Generate Support For Cosmetics Bill
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
New Jersey Rep. Leonard Lance will discuss his cosmetics bill, the Cosmetic Safety Amendments Act, with L’Oreal employees at a news conference on May 7. The bill is also backed by the Personal Care Products Council, which is working to gain legislative support from both parties.
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