Phthalates spotlight
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Controversy over phthalates safety will return to the forefront Nov. 19, when health advocates stage a news conference in Washington, D.C. urging industry to stop use of the ingredient in cosmetics. Briefing will coincide with Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel meeting in which board plans to consider phthalate safety. CIR reopened its safety assessment of dibutyl, diethyl and dimethyl phthalates in June (1"The Rose Sheet" June 24, 2002, p. 7)...