Products Distributed In Bulk Could Pump Up Already Large OTC Sanitizer Problem In US
Executive Summary
“Regardless of whether the adulterated products are sold on store shelves, online to consumers, or in bulk format to businesses and other organizations, FDA’s priority is safety," says American Cleaning Institute VP James Kim.
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