Oral Health Concerns Prompt Lawmakers To Ask FDA For Microbead Exam
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Members of Congress urge FDA to investigate reports suggesting plastic microbeads’ use in toothpaste poses health risks. Legislation to ban the ingredients has focused on environmental impact, but adding a consumer health dimension could generate support.
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