Safe Cosmetics Act Would Remedy “Broken Regulatory System,” Says CFSC
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011 would close gaps in cosmetics safety regulation while being “good for consumers, businesses and innovation,” according to the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.
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