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	Soap Makers: Fact Sheet
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	Voluntary Cosmetic Registration ProgramMore Resources for Industry

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	Tattoos & Permanent Makeup: Reactions, removal, contaminated inks, more
	Kohl, Kahal, Al-Kahal, or Surma: By Any Name, Beware of Lead Poisoning
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Los tatuajes y el maquillaje permanente: una guía (PDF - 521KB)
	Tintes para el pelo y cremas alisadoras (PDF - 498KB)
	Informe de reacciones adversas: Cómo informar un problema relacionado con productos cosméticos a la FDA
	Uso seguro de los cosméticosMás recursos sobre los cosméticos en español
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