Senator Seeks Trove Of Talc/Asbestos Docs From J&J; FDA On Status Of Lead Acetate Rule; Beauty News In Brief
Executive Summary
The Senate Health Committee’s ranking member is “troubled” by a recent Reuters article, requesting numerous documents from J&J related to talc-asbestos testing and the firm’s communications with FDA and consumers on the subject. More beauty news in brief.
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