Nigeria Introduces First National Policy on Cosmetics Safety
Nigeria has approved its first national policy on cosmetics safety and health, establishing a framework to regulate the cosmetics sector.
Nigeria Extends Raw Shea Nut Export Ban to Strengthen Local Processing
Nigeria has extended its ban on the export of raw shea nuts for another year, aiming to boost domestic processing and capture more value from its shea industry.
Dubai Municipality to Test Nail Polishes for EU-Banned Chemical TPO
Dubai Municipality’s Central Laboratory has introduced testing to detect trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO), a compound recently banned by the EU for its reproductive toxicity.
Nigeria’s Shea Export Ban Slashes Women’s Incomes, Boosts Local Processors
Nigeria has halted raw shea nut exports for six months to push domestic processing and capture more of the US$6.5 billion global market.
Mitchum Pulls Select Roll-On Batches After Skin Irritation Reports
Mitchum has confirmed that some 48-hour 100ml Roll-On deodorants sold in the UK, Ireland and South Africa are linked to skin irritation and is removing affected batches from shelves.
Nigeria bans raw shea nut exports for six months to boost local refining
Nigeria has imposed a six-month ban on raw shea nut exports to grow its refining capacity and capture more value from the global shea trade.
GSA Named Technical Partner to AFR100, Expands Shea Restoration Efforts Across Africa
The Global Shea Alliance (GSA) has joined the African Forest Landscape Restoration Initiative (AFR100) as a technical partner.
PZ Cussons Sells Stake in Nigerian JV , Lowers FY25 Profit Guidance
PZ Cussons has agreed to sell its 50% equity stake in Nigerian joint venture PZ Wilmar to Wilmar International for US$70 million, with the transaction expected to complete in the final quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.
Beiersdorf Launches Eucerin in Nigeria with Focus on Hyperpigmentation Solutions
Beiersdorf Nigeria has launched its dermatological skincare brand Eucerin in the Nigerian market, marking an expansion of the company’s personal care portfolio in West Africa.
South Africa enacts sweeping ban on cannabis and hemp products
South Africa has rubber stamped a ban on cannabis and hemp products in foodstuffs. The import, manufacture and sale of any food products containing cannabis or its derivatives was passed into law earlier this month under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act.
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