"We should have no more regulation than the health, safety and security of the American people require."
Donna Maria shares commentary on the American Jobs Act of 2011.
Text of HR 2359: The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011
Donna Maria shares links to useful information about HR 2359: The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011.
Obama's Executive Order To Eliminate Absurd And Unnecessary Paperwork, "Just Plain Dumb" Regulations
Donna Maria shares commentary on President Obama’s Executive Order regarding regulations that unnecessarily burden small businesses.
What 2010 Mid-Term Elections Mean For Small Businesses
Donna Maria shares brief thoughts on the impact on small businesses of the 2010 mid-term elections.
The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 Has Been Introduced
The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 Has Been Introduced Yesterday, I told you in this post to brace yourself for the Campaign For Safe Cosmetics’s (CFSC) latest effort to scare everyone into thinking that cosmetics are contaminating them with cancer causing chemicals. As I suspected, the video they are circulating today is filled with misinformation…
Campaign For Safe Cosmetics To Release New Cosmetics Video
Earlier today, I told you about the Personal Care Products Council’s newly announced proposed cosmetics legislation. This post shares a teaser for a video entitled, “The Story Of Cosmetics,” that is slated to be released tomorrow by the Campaign For Safe Cosmetics. As you watch this teaser, and the full-length video that will be released…
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Donna Maria shares commentary on the contributions of industry trade groups, and how the smallest companies benefit from representation geared specifically toward them.
Small Business Owners: Embrace Your Legislative Advocacy Power!
For those who may be new here, I am the president of the Indie Beauty Network, a trade organization representing small manufacturers of soaps, cosmetics, candles, fragrances and aromatherapy products. IBN members also make confectionery products and jewelry, and many members provide services to the companies that make products. I am an attorney (though not…
Why I’m Headed Back To Capitol Hill On Behalf Of America’s Small Businesses
I am pleased to announce that, on December 3 and 4, I’m leading another delegation to the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The purpose of my visits is to share small business perspectives on pending cosmetics legislation, and also on current rules, regulations and current events affecting the cosmetics industry. This is my second…
Why I Oppose New Cosmetics Laws That Do Not Contain Exemptions For Small Businesses
Last week, I shared plans to return to Washington, DC on a fact-finding mission with regard to the FDA Globalization Act of 2009 (FDAG 2009). If you have not done so, please read that post for background and context. This post provides a high level overview of what I learned on that trip. (If you…
Campaign For Safe Cosmetics: A New Report
[This post was originally published on my Twitwall on March 12, 2009. I think it is important for context to share it with you at this blog as well. You can see the comments on the original post beneath the post itself.] A 32-page report (PDF) entitled “No More Toxic Tub” has been released by…