01/13/2009
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"I am really pleased that we are holding this hearing to talk about products that millions of consumers and families use each day."
"FDA has no authority to review or confirm the safety of the ingredients in fragrances used in cosmetics before they enter the market."
"How do companies distinguish between consumer complaints and adverse event reports, and do you believe that most companies report adverse events to the FDA?"
"Congress has spent a great deal of time modernizing nearly every aspect of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act."