CFSAN Reinforcement Of Cosmetic Authority Should Be “A” List In ’06 – CTFA
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Clarification of FDA's authority to ensure the safety of cosmetics through its work with the Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel should be the "central focus" of the Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition's Office of Cosmetics and Colors in FY 2006, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association states in July 19 comments to the agency
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CTFA comments
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