US And California Authorities Have 1,4-Dioxane Under Review; Ripple Effects Possible, Attorney Says
Executive Summary
Potentially present at trace levels in personal-care products manufactured with ethoxylated materials, 1,4-dioxane is getting regulatory looks from multiple angles at the US state and federal levels. Chemicals law expert Lynn Bergeson of Bergeson & Campbell discusses potential implications for cosmetics industry players.
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