Feinstein, EWG Gunning For Spring Senate Hearing On Cosmetics Bill
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
During a March 1 press call, the Environmental Working Group highlighted findings from an 800-person survey indicating that 68% of men and women likely to vote this fall support increased government oversight of cosmetic chemicals. Senator Dianne Feinstein touted her proposed Personal Care Products Safety Act as the answer to consumer concerns, hopeful that a Senate committee hearing will be held in the spring.
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