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Rep. Pallone's Push For Cosmetics Reform Falls Flat During OTC Monograph Bill Markup

 
• By Ryan Nelson

The New Jersey Democrat introduced multiple cosmetics-related amendments during the House Health Subcommittee's markup of draft OTC monograph reform legislation. While ultimately nothing came of the proposed measures, it's clear that Pallone remains intent on updating cosmetics regulations to require facility registration, adverse event reporting and good manufacturing practices, among other aims.

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Rep. Frank Pallone, D-N.J., tried unsuccessfully Jan. 17 to fold cosmetics regulatory reform commitments into draft legislation to modernize FDA's OTC monograph system during a markup held by the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee.

While his efforts came up short, they signaled that cosmetics remain a priority issue for the congressman in 2018.

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