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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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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IFF investigates Frutarom over ‘improper payments’
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has announced it is leading an investigation over Israeli ingredient and flavor subsidiary Frutarom after allegations were made that the company has made two improper payments. Following the integration of Frutarom into IFF...
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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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Procter & Gamble face Israeli class-action lawsuit regarding Oral B mouthwash labelling
Procter & Gamble is facing a class-action lawsuit in Israel regarding the labelling of its Oral B and Pro Expert mouthwashes, with the filing seeking the equivalent to $8.3 million, according to hamodia.com. According to the lawsuit, represented by Israeli Yossi...
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Now South Sudan bans whitening creams
Following the news that Rwanda has ushered in a ban on skin lightening products, South Sudan has also moved to prohibit the sale of harmful lightening creams. The country’s Drugs and Food Control Agency has banned importation and sale of bleaching products in a bid to...
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Rwanda officially bans skin-lightening products
The Rwandan government has announced a ban that prohibits the sale of skin whitening products in stores across the country alongside the message, ‘Love the skin you’re in', according to the Times Live. Coming into affect late last year, the government has been...
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South African farmers lobby for cannabis cultivation to be decriminalised
South African farmers are hoping that the government will revisit its stance on the legality of cultivating and handling hemp, according to a report published by The Citizen. The Cannabis Industry Development Cooperative of South Africa is keen to point out that a...
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