PCPC Science Chief Approaches Public Safety Perceptions With “Real People” Experience

In an exclusive interview with “The Rose Sheet,” PCPC’s new Chief Scientist Beth Lange cites familiar challenges, including the need to combat misinformation regarding cosmetic ingredient safety. Formerly chief scientific officer at Mary Kay, Lange hopes to draw from her experience educating beauty consultants when engaging NGOs and addressing consumer concerns.

Dr. Beth Lange, the Personal Care Products Council’s third chief scientist within the last three years, inherits an ongoing challenge for the trade group – championing sound science at a time when public opinion regarding cosmetic safety issues is colored largely by emotion and misinformation.

Formerly Chief Scientific Officer at Mary Kay, where she headed the direct seller’s global research and development program, overseeing product development as well as consumer safety, environmental stewardship and regulatory affairs, Lange assumed

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