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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2019: the year Africa got noticed
Over the past 12 months there has been a noticeable gear change in the amount of attention on Africa from cosmetics and beauty brands both domestic and international.
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Optimized Industries to commence Lifebuoy and Lux soap production
Qatar-based Optimized Industries has struck a deal with Unilever to take over production of Lifebuoy and Lux soap for the local region, according to a report published by The Peninsula Qatar.
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Unilever Israel shrinks pack size as production costs soar
Unilever Israel has announced that it will be increasing the effective price of select products by ushering in smaller pack sizes, in order to recoup increased production costs, according to a report published by Globes. The Anglo Dutch FMCG retailer is said to have...
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Qataris entrepreneur aims to fill gap in the market for niche fragrance products with new perfume factory
Qataris entrepreneur Mohammed Rashid Al Matwi has acquired funding from the Qatar Development Bank (QDB) in order to establish a perfume manufacturing factory in the country in a bid to fill the gap for niche products. Said to be the first of its kind in the country,...
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Tanzanian government to support burgeoning cosmetics industry
The Tanzanian government has pledged to support its burgeoning cosmetics industry in the hope that the country will reap the rewards in the form of job creation, GDP growth and infrastructure improvements, according to a report published by The Citizen. “The sector...
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Symrise to launch R&D facility in Nigeria
Symrise is set to launch a new laboratory in Nigeria, according to a report published by Vanguard. Located in Lagos, the R&D facility will open at the end of this week, and represents an increased commitment to the East African market as well as providing the...
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Africa anticipating beauty and fashion boom as trade agreement comes into force
The African continent is hoping that a landmark trade agreement, the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, which wipes out tariffs for a number of FMCG goods between member states will boost trade in clothing and cosmetics, according to a report published by the...
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Egypt to tighten toy standards, including make-up
Egypt’s Organization for Standards and Quality is reviewing its standards for children’s toys, according to a report published by Chemical Watch. The new regulations set updated migration limits that apply to toys that have a reasonable chance of being placed in a...
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East African Community drafts cosmetics standards for members
The East African Community (EAC), which consists of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda, has drawn up a set of regulations governing the cosmetics industry, according to a report published by Chemical Watch. The trade bloc’s draft rules sets out a...
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