[poll results] Which of the Following Issues is the Most Pressing for our Industry?

May 21st, 2024

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Product contamination, whether benzene or microbial, has been an issue in the regulatory world of cosmetics for the past several years. Additionally, cyclic silicones have been facing bans due to alleged claims of reproductive toxicity in Europe and Canada.

This made us wonder which of these issues you felt was the most pressing for our industry. Following are your responses.

Which of the Following Issues is the Most Pressing for our Industry?

47% of poll respondents said Microbial Contamination
32% of poll respondents said Cyclic Silicones Ban and
21% of poll respondents said Benzene Contamination

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