Antimicrobial Citizen Petition From CHPA, CTFA Denied By FDA
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
FDA has denied the Consumer Healthcare Products Association's citizen petition requesting the agency not take any action on antimicrobial products until the antiseptic monograph becomes final. The Cosmetic, Toiletry & Fragrance Association and the Soap & Detergent Association partnered with CHPA on the June 12, 1998 petition.
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