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redqueen

(115,172 posts) Mon Jan 23, 2012, 10:49 AM Jan 2012

The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011 (H.R.2359)

Would it surprise you to know that under current law (1938 isn't exactly 'current', but that's the most recent update) companies that manufacture cosmetics or personal care products are allowed to determine what is safe to include in their products, are not required to disclose all ingredients, and are not subject to product recalls?

This bill, which was sent to the House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections in September of last year, addresses those issues. If you'd like to show your support for the bill please contact your Representative. You can use the handy link below to do so.

http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5500/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=7022

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The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011 (H.R.2359) (Original Post) redqueen Jan 2012 OP

Thanks for the heads up. nt rrneck Jan 2012 #1

My pleasure! redqueen Jan 2012 #2

I hear it's been slow all over. rrneck Jan 2012 #3

Just saw this- hope I'm not too late. Tumbulu Feb 2012 #4

rrneck

(17,671 posts)

1. Thanks for the heads up. nt

Reply to redqueen (Original post)

Mon Jan 23, 2012, 11:10 AM

Jan 2012

redqueen

(115,172 posts)

2. My pleasure!

Reply to rrneck (Reply #1)

Mon Jan 23, 2012, 01:42 PM

Jan 2012

This group seems to have pretty much died. I wonder what's up with that.

I know iverglas is away because of personal issues, and then on top of that, her partner's mother passed away this past weekend.

Not sure where everyone else has run off to.

rrneck

(17,671 posts)

3. I hear it's been slow all over.

Reply to redqueen (Reply #2)

Mon Jan 23, 2012, 01:46 PM

Jan 2012

Maybe I'll take the laptop to town and stir up some shit.

Tumbulu

(6,455 posts)

4. Just saw this- hope I'm not too late.

Reply to redqueen (Original post)

Fri Feb 24, 2012, 11:24 AM

Feb 2012

This subject has been a big deal within the organic industry- maybe if enough noise is made from all sides, things might improve.....

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