Regulatory Relief May Be Ahead For Florida Cosmetic Manufacturers
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Cosmetics manufacturers in Florida could be disburdened of the need to register facilities and products with state authorities if proposed legislation advances.
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