Coppertone Recalls Benzene-Tainted Sunscreens; Cosmetics Regulatory & Legal News
Executive Summary
Consumers can contact Coppertone for refunds for aerosol sunscreens found to contain benzene, a human carcinogen that should not adversely affect users at levels detected, the Beiersdorf brand says. More cosmetics regulatory and legal news in brief.
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