In Brief: Cancer Society Endorses Feinstein Bill; Microbead Costs; More
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Support for the Personal Care Products Safety Act grows, with the American Cancer Society joining a list of advocates that includes public watchdog groups and leading cosmetic companies. More news in brief.
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