PCPC/FDA Briefing: VOCs, CBD, PFAs, Talc and the Safe Cosmetics Act May 11, 2021 Contact Author Rachel Grabenhofer
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VOCs, CBD, 1,4-dioxane, talc, inclusion, transparency, PFAs in cosmetics, formaldehyde, allergens and elements of the Safe Cosmetics Act are among the top current areas of focus for the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN).
These and other industry concerns were highlighted during the PCPC’s virtual summit, held May 11-13, 2021.
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VOCs:During the session, Tom Myers, executive vice president of legal and general counsel for the PCPC, emphasized the many challenges the personal care industry is facing. “This is the busiest time on the regulatory front, with California and New York leading the way.”
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