In Brief
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Rapper and “international superstar” Nicki Minaj, who just released her second consecutive No. 1 album, inks a fragrance deal with Give Back Brands, the marketer of last year’s smash Justin Bieber Someday scent. FDA issues guidance for nanotechnology in cosmetics. News in brief.
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