Cosmetic Brands, And Animals, Have Growing Problem In Europe; Commission’s Nanomaterials Report
Executive Summary
The European Commission’s Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety has been unable to get the data it needs to properly assess the safety of nanomaterials in cosmetic products. The European Commission expects REACH to address the issue, and that is probably not a prospect that industry stakeholders relish.
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