US House Bill Would Define ‘Natural’ Cosmetic, Provide FDA Enforcement Authority
Executive Summary
Beautycounter is among industry supporters of the Natural Cosmetic Act, introduced in the House on 5 October as the solution to greenwashing in the US personal-care sector.
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