Counterfeit Cosmetics Are A Click Away; SHOP SAFE Act Would Make E-Commerce Platforms Accountable
Executive Summary
The Personal Care Products Council testified on the economic toll of counterfeit cosmetics, as well as potential safety issues, at a US House Judiciary subcommittee meeting on 27 May. The bipartisan, bicameral SHOP SAFE Act under consideration would help to address the problem, bill sponsors say.
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