Taiwan cracks down on illegal cosmetics after investigation

Published: 13-Feb-2015
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Taiwan is taking steps to improve the labelling and formulations of cosmetics on sale in the country – and remove products that contain banned substances.

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