Prop 65 Litigators Turning Sights On Beauty Industry, Lawyer Says
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Prop 65 suits tend to hit industries in waves, and there are indications that the beauty industry is next, says Angela Diesch, attorney for Sacrament, Calif.-based Greenberg Traurig. Marketers of products containing methyl eugenol, lead or cocamide DEA should ensure they are complying with the California law.
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