Op-Ed by Lezlee Westine, President & CEO, Personal Care Products Council, on Senate Appropriations Act

This op-ed originally appeared in Real Clear Policy on Sept. 12, 2023.

Congress: Fund the FDA to Fully Bring Cosmetics Reform to Life

Cosmetics and personal care products companies provide American consumers with safe, effective products that enhance their health, well-being and overall quality of life. Whether for toothpaste, cleansing and moisturizing products or color cosmetics, the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) and our member companies are firmly committed to ensuring safe and effective products through robust scientific research and development. 

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Op-Ed by Lezlee Westine, President and CEO Personal Care Products Council, on Cosmetics Reform

This op-ed originally appeared in The Opinion Pages on Dec. 1, 2022.

The Time for Cosmetics Reform is Now

Every day, millions of Americans use a variety of beauty and personal care products to enhance their lives — from sunscreen, toothpaste and shampoo to moisturizer, makeup and fragrance. The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) and its member companies are proud of the trust consumers place in our products. We take our responsibility to provide safe, high-quality products very seriously. Consumer and product safety are our top priorities, with careful and thorough scientific research and development serving as the foundation for everything we do.

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Op-Ed by Lezlee Westine, President and CEO Personal Care Products Council, on Modernizing the FDA to Protect Cosmetics Users

This op-ed, authored by Lezlee Westine, President and CEO, Personal Care Products Council, originally appeared in RealClearPolicy on March 4, 2019. 

Millions of American families use cosmetics and personal care products every day. From toothpaste, sunscreen and lipstick to deodorant, shampoo and moisturizer, these products are used to promote the beauty, health and well-being of consumers. We hold sacred the trust that families put in the safety and effectiveness of our products. That is why cosmetics and personal care product companies are committed to product safety and scientific innovation. We want families to have continued confidence in our products.

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