California Cosmetics Bills Are Officially Law; Origins Tries Again With Lipsticks; Cosmetics News In Brief
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
California continues to lead the charge in state legislation adding to federal cosmetics requirements. Meanwhile Lauder’s Origins brand reenters the lipstick category, and Fusion Brands announces a potentially risky name change.
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