In Brief: Water-Resistant Sunscreen Claims; OGX Recall; “Brightening” Hair Care; More
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
SolRx petitions FDA to allow water-resistant sunscreen claims beyond the 80-minute cap established in the agency’s 2011 final rule. More news in brief.
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