FDA Studies Trace Element Content In Cosmetics; Guidance To Come?
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
In a study recently published in the Journal of Cosmetic Science, FDA assessed levels of seven trace contaminants in 150 cosmetic products on the market. The agency says the survey will help it to “make appropriate decisions regarding elemental contaminants in cosmetics.”
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