Summer’s Eve Removes Three Colorants From Feminine Washes, A ‘Huge Win’ For Women’s Voices
Executive Summary
Women’s Voices for the Earth says Prestige Brands has “quietly reformulated” Summer’s Eve products to eliminate three colorants that should not be in feminine washes, based on FDA regulations and the realities of consumer practices and women’s anatomy. Now the NGO is considering next steps.
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