ICMAD Broadens Advocacy Focus With Cosmetics Reform A Low Priority In Congress
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Legislation to update cosmetics regulations may not have legs in the 115th Congress, but the Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors will have an active presence on Capitol Hill regardless. President and CEO Pam Busiek says the small-business trade group will continue working to educate lawmakers on regulatory reform issues while expanding its advocacy work to address tax and trade concerns.
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