CIR Expert Panel Nears Ingredient Review Milestone
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has reviewed the safety of nearly half of all ingredients in use in cosmetic products, CIR Director Alan Andersen said during the group’s December meeting.
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