Government Funding Increase--A Step Toward Globalization?

Posted: August 13, 2007

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Globalization has been a key focus within the personal care industry. From globalizing sunscreen test methods, to the terminology found on labels, the industry has sought to harmonize. The approval of this funding could prove to be a key turning point within the personal care industry, especially in the United States, since the OCAC interacts heavily on key issues in the industry by: participating in workshops to help government officials and members of industry in other countries understand US laws and regulations; developing lines of communication to government agencies in other countries; responding to industry requests regarding the harmonization of ingredient nomenclature; and exploring areas where US requirements match those of other countries so that harmonization can be accomplished.