In Brief: CSC For Walgreens Chemicals Policy; NATRUE/IBD Mutual Recognition; More
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Walgreens could be the next retailer to adopt a safe chemicals policy for personal-care products carried in its stores if the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics’ latest campaign proves effective. More news in brief.
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