California’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act Amended, Pushed Closer To Governor’s Desk
Executive Summary
On 20 August, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved an amended version of the proposed Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act, which passed the Assembly in June. Changes to the bill would alleviate burdens on California’s Department of Public Health and reduce penalties for violators.
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