US Cosmetics Reform Bill Would Require FDA Regulation Of ‘Natural’ Labeling
Executive Summary
Beautycounter and Burt’s Bees are among the most vocal companies pushing for modernization of US cosmetics regulations via the proposed Personal Care Products Safety Act, which would require the FDA to establish a “natural” definition for use in product labeling.
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