Colipa Launches New Public Web Site

Nov 4th, 2008
Katie Schaefer
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Colipa, the European Cosmetics Association, has launched its new public Web site. The Web site aims to give clear information to a wide range of stakeholders on issues of importance to the cosmetics industry. According to the group, the new site is clearer and easier to use than the previous version. It will provide information to all types of users including decision-makers, regulators, the media and the public. For more information, visit www.colipa.eu.
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