Press Briefing on New Call for Increased Regulatory Oversight of Cosmetics Industry by Reps. Schakowsky (D-IL), Markey (D-MA) and Baldwin (D-WI)
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What: Teleconference: "Setting the Record Straight on Cosmetic Safety"
To provide critical perspective and hear from scientific, regulatory and legislative experts, the Personal Care Products Council will conduct a policy briefing and a Q&A session regarding:
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(1) Cosmetic and personal care products safety practices and regulations;
(2) Major industry-sponsored legislation announced last week;
(3) Industry response to Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 proposed today; and
(4) Environmental health activists' misinformation campaign, including today's release of "The Story of Cosmetics" video.
When: 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Call-In Info: RSVP to media contacts for pass code to conference call.
News Value: Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA) and Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today announced sweeping new legislation aimed at the cosmetics industry.
The industry itself unveiled its own major proposal last week which would enhance FDA's authority over a growing industry and take into account evolving science.
Media Contacts: Kathleen Dezio, (202) 454-0302
Lisa Powers, (202) 466-0489
Shannon Rhoderick, (202) 454-0316
/PRNewswire - July 21/
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SOURCE Personal Care Products Council
