HBW Market Roundup: Expo West Postponed, FDA Needs International Cosmetics Meeting Input, More
Executive Summary
New Hope Network postponed Natural Products Expo West trade show due to coronavirus; NPA supports Accurate Labels Act; American Health Packaging recalls OTC ranitidine; and FDA seeks input on topics for upcoming International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation meeting.
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