FDA’s Cosmetics Manufacturing Survey Under Way; J&J, Colgate Jointly Defending Talc In California; News In Brief
Executive Summary
FDA moves ahead with its plan to survey the cosmetics industry on current manufacturing practices, with 900 companies selected for invitations to participate. More cosmetics news in brief.
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