Cosmetics Adverse Events Reported To FDA Increase 35% In FY 2012
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The number of adverse events associated with cosmetics reported to FDA rose by nearly 100 between fiscal 2011 and 2012. The rise follows a push by the agency to increase awareness of the reporting program, but FDA cautions that may not solely be responsible for the higher numbers.
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