FDA Should Grant Labeling Leeway For Cosmetics With SPF, Council Says
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
FDA’s recently released final sunscreen rule does not adequately take into account the unique nature of cosmetic products with built-in sunscreen, according to the Personal Care Products Council.
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