More than two-thirds of likely 2016 voters nationwide support increased government oversight to ensure that chemicals in personal-care products are safe, a finding that advocates of the Personal Care Products Safety Act likely will highlight for Senate health committee members if a hearing is held this spring.
Feinstein, EWG Gunning For Spring Senate Hearing On Cosmetics Bill
During a March 1 press call, the Environmental Working Group highlighted findings from an 800-person survey indicating that 68% of men and women likely to vote this fall support increased government oversight of cosmetic chemicals. Senator Dianne Feinstein touted her proposed Personal Care Products Safety Act as the answer to consumer concerns, hopeful that a Senate committee hearing will be held in the spring.
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