ICMAD Addresses Technical, Regulatory Issues at California Meeting

Posted: March 9, 2006

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David Steinberg, board member and president of Steinberg & Associates, gave attendees his perspective on what the California Safe Cosmetic Act of 2005 actually means to cosmetic companies. His opinion is that the interpretation will end up in the courts and “the great state of California will spend tons of dough to decide what is meant.” He wrapped up the forum by discussing the necessity for companies to hold an address in the EU for export. This address is where the Product Information Package is available for inspection by competent authorities. He recommended using ICMAD’s address in Brussels, Belgium, instead of using the distributor’s or customer’s addresses.

For more information about ICMAD, visit the organization Web site at www.icmad.org.