Rep. Pallone Seeks FDA Update On Imported Cosmetics; Input On Legislation Requested
Executive Summary
The Democratic congressman from New Jersey requests updated data on imported cosmetics and FDA’s related inspection work in a June 26 letter to agency leadership, which follows a similar inquiry from Pallone in 2016. Further, he asks for any additional information that might inform the development of cosmetics reform legislation.
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