CIR Moves To Reopen Retinol Assessment To Examine New Data
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel will consider new data as it reexamines the safety of retinol and retinyl palmitate in cosmetics. Panel opts not to reopen review of triclosan or parabens.
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