Parabens “Safe As Used” In Cosmetics, CIR Concludes
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel issued a final amended report for parabens after reviewing a male reproductive study on the ingredient and research on breast cancer cells (see chart: "1Cosmetic Ingredient Review Report Status"). The panel reached its decision during its June 12-13 meeting in Washington, D.C
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