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Frequency of Use of Preservatives 2003

By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
Posted: December 23, 2005, from the January 2004 issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries.

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  • From Cosmetics & Toiletries
  • January 2004 issue, pg 55
  • 3 pages

Article Keywords:

  • preservatives
  • frequency of use
  • voluntary registration program
  • electronic filing

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Although the data on frequency of use of preservatives has not changed much in recent years, there are additional reasons to support the voluntary program that collects that data. This article reviews those reasons and presents the latest data on preservative use.

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