Colgate-Palmolive and Israel importer investigated over parallel blocking import claims
Colgate-Palmolive and its main Israel importer S. Schestowitz are being investigated by the Israel Competition Authority over allegations the two companies worked together to try and block comparison imports as requested by Colgate, according to a report by Haaretz.com.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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