In Brief: Federal Microbeads Law On The Books; FDA Eyes Tanning-Bed Restrictions; More
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
President Obama signed the federal Microbead-Free Waters Act Dec. 29, putting an end to conflicting requirements for cosmetic microbead phase-outs at the state and local levels. More news in brief.
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