Exiting PCPC Science Chief Reflects On Role In Trying Climate
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The Personal Care Products Council’s Halyna Breslawec is retiring from her position as the trade group’s chief scientist. In an interview with “The Rose Sheet,” she discusses maintaining focus on sound science during a challenging time for the industry.
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