California Cosmetics Bill Aims To Eliminate Half The Conventional Preservatives Recognized By FDA
Executive Summary
The Toxic Free Cosmetics Act would make products adulterated under California law if they contain asbestos, lead or any one of a slew of intentionally added ingredients, most of them preservatives. The bill could be industry’s biggest legislative battle over the 2019-2020 period.
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