Sasol partners with LyondellBasell to reduce net debt
South African chemicals firm Sasol has formed a 50/50 joint venture with LyondellBasell through which LyondellBasell will acquire 50 percent of Sasol’s US Base Chemicals Business for US$2 billion.
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New legislation proposal could spell the end of animal testing in South Africa
A new Bill has been put forward that seeks to amend legislation that allows for animal testing in South Africa, calling for an outright ban, according to Cape Town etc.
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Is it a scrub? is it a wash? Nivea launches multi-functional cleansing range for South African market
Beiersdorf-owned Nivea has launched a new multi-functional cleansing range for the South African market, according to a report published by Just Nje.
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Israeli Together to market medical cannabis products in Brazil
Together is set to become the first Israeli medical cannabis public company to market its products in Brazil. The CBD oil supplier has signed a memorandum of understanding with a local partner who will be responsible for obtaining regulatory clearance.
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South Africa paves way for CBD industry with Notice R586
South Africa’s health minister has published a Notice in the Government Gazette cementing the removal of the cannabis plant from the Schedules to the Medicines Act and down-scheduling THC, therefore paving the way for the CBD-industry to take off in the country, according to a report published by Daily Maverick.
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eos Products expands Shea Better sustainable sourcing program
eos Products has announced the expansion of its Shea Better sustainability program for 2020, in partnership with the Global Shea Alliance (GSA), USAID and their supply chain.
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Ugandan consumers urged to check for UNBS mark in battle against counterfeits
Shoppers in Uganda are being encouraged to check that products carry the UNBS quality mark, according to a report published by All Africa.
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Gulf chemical makers call for regulation crack down
The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) is calling for global harmonisation of standards for the classification and labelling of chemicals, according to a report published by Chemical Watch.
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Silvertree Holdings invests growth capital in South African skincare brand SKOON
Investment growth company Silvertree Holdings has invested growth capital into South African skincare brand SKOON. The investment of money and resources signals Silvertree’s expansion into the consumer product market, with the company offering SKOON operational...
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UK travellers warned not to take CBD-based beauty products to UAE
The British government has warned UK holidaymakers to leave CBD-based beauty products at home when travelling to the UAE, according to a report published by CNN. “Some skin care products and e-cigarette refills may contain ingredients that are illegal in the UAE, such...
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