Health-Care Antiseptics OTC Labeling Amendments Proposed By CTFA/SDA
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Labeling of antibacterial consumer hand and body products should include a "qualified" warning statement regarding children's use of such items, the Cosmetic, Toiletry & Fragrance Association and Soap & Detergent Association suggest in a citizen petition filed with FDA April 2.
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