Lipstick safety and cosmetics standards debate
The column explains that since 1960 the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act requires color ingredients in cosmetics to be proven safe before sale. It notes that lipstick safety hinges on the color ingredient, urges higher safety proof for all cosmetic ingredients, and invites reader input to FDA in Washington. It also asks about legal remedies to stop red dyeing of potatoes and notes concern over dyed potatoes masking green areas and staining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food, and Drug Administration
FDA
Washington , D.C
Washington
House of Representatives’ Subcommittee On Health
U.S. Public Health Service
National Center For Radiological Health
Paul Rogers
Florida
Why red dye is used on potatoes and other consumer questions
A USDA official explains red dye on potatoes is to restore color after harvest but is illegal on nonred varieties. several states ban dyeing. The column also covers mincemeat ingredients legality, TV radiation concerns, non tobacco in cigars, and oats nutritive values with packaging costs noted. Margaret Dana invites readers to send questions to the Consumers Question Box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruits and Vegetables Division
USDA
Consumer and Marketing Service
Canada
Fones School offers eight week dental hygienist refresher course
The Fones School of Dental Hygiene at the University of Bridgeport will run an eight week refresher course for dental hygienists who have been away from practice. The program starts March 29 and runs Fridays 9 AM to 3 PM, with additional two day and three day courses planned for June and spring term respectively.
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Fones School of Dental Hygiene
University of Bridgeport
Frances Dolan
Fones School
Dolan
Gamma Chapter
Sige Ima Phi ‘Alpha
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Bridgeport
North End
Madison & Capital Ave
FDIC
Conn. Post Center
Trumbull Shop PLC
Merritt Parkway
Monthru Sat
Phons Milford
New Haven
St. Eves
Trumbull
Hamden Plaza
Hamden's
Public Health Service
Surgeon General
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United Features, Syndicate, Inc
Fones
Lees
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Bigelow
Magee
Monarch
Stephens
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SAVE
Westport
Andrew
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Brookside Shopping Center
Boston Post Road
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Turnpike
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