Sunscreen Uniform Labeling Endorsed By Playtex, Contested By CTFA
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Uniform labeling on all sunscreen products is necessary to eliminate consumer confusion, subsequent misuse and perceived failure of such items, Playtex maintains in Jan. 5 comments to FDA.
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