EU Parliament Backs Cosmetic Microplastic Ban; Rite Aid Unveils Chemicals Policy; News In Brief
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Rite Aid joins the growing club of retailers with chemicals policies; EU lawmakers vote in support of a proposed ban on cosmetic microplastic use; Monat continues to battle class action litigation; Nestle is exploring strategic options for its Skin Health business.
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