The Personal Care Products Council’s opposition to the Safe Cosmetics Act 2011
Posted By Stephanie Tripp on July 2, 2011
Taking an opposite stance, CEO of PCPC Lezley Westine has acknowledged a need for “certain provisions of the US Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to be modernised”, whilst stating her belief that the law is adequately governing the industry.
Introduced by representatives Jan Schakowsky, Ed Markey, and Tammy Baldwin, they believe in the importance of the new bill due to the “growing number of reports of serious health problems arising from the use of dangerous chemicals in personal care products “.
Strong federal safety requirements
According to Westine, “Strong federal safety requirements already govern cosmetics and personal care products sold in the US.”
Stating that the safety of cosmetic and personal care products lies with the US Food and Drug Administration, under the Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act (FD&C Act), she also adds that “Under the FD&C Act, it is a crime to market an unsafe cosmetic product.”
More so, as well as stating her belief in the governing authorities being more than adequate, Westine has also expressed concern that the bill “contains provisions that will place unnecessary burdens on the FDA and businesses of all sizes and may compromise jobs without providing meaningful benefits to consumers.”
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