China to crackdown on cosmetics counterfeits and misleading claims
The Chinese National Medical Products Administration has announced that it is cracking down on sales of counterfeit cosmetics, according to a report published by Reuters.
L’Oréal Singapore and NTU Singapore open joint lab to study skin and scalp microbiomes
L’Oréal Singapore has joined forces with Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) to launch a new joint laboratory to conduct research on the community of bacteria, fungi, and viruses (also called the microbiome) that live on our skin and scalp.
CJ CheilJedang and National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea team up to research potential marine-derived ingredients
CJ CheilJedang and National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea have signed a memorandum of understanding to exchange research data on marine resources with a view to discovering new commercial ingredients for the FMCG industry, according to a report published by Yonhap News Agency.
Is kratom the new CBD? Thailand sees sales boom after legalisation
Could the beauty and wellness industry be about to unveil 2021’s answer to CBD? Thailand has seen domestic sales of opioid alternative, kratom boom after the drug was legalized in late August, according to a report published by Bloomberg. The country is now poised to green-light exports to the US, the world’s largest market.
IOI to cooperate with forced labor investigation
Palm oil supplier IOI has issued a statement in response to allegations concerning forced labor at its Malaysian branch. The commodity producer revealed that it was aware of a letter from US Customs and Border Protection which acknowledges receipt of a petition containing said allegations and that it has determined that there is sufficient cause to investigate.
Yooma pulls out of China following CBD ban
Canadian wellness platform Yooma has announced that it will be discontinuing operations in China, effective immediately.
Cargo ship carrying chemicals and cosmetics sinks off coast of Sri Lanka in marine disaster
cargo ship named MV X-Press Pearl has sunk off the west coast of Sri Lanka. Carrying 25 tonnes of nitric acid, as well as other chemicals and cosmetics, it is said to be one of the country’s worst marine disasters to date.
India looks to Thailand as palm oil prices soar
India upped palm oil imports from Thailand in May 10 fold versus the previous month, according to a report published by S&P Global, thanks to attractive pricing in comparison to palm oil produced in Malaysia and Indonesia.
The Ordinary tops Australia’s most popular skin care brands index
Lookfantastic has compiled a list of Australia’s most popular skin care brands. The online retailer analysed Google search data to put together a top 10 based on searches over the past 12 months.
L’Oréal chooses Singapore as headquarters for new SAPMENA geographical zone
L’Oréal has chosen Singapore as its headquarters for the new South Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa (SAPMENA) zone, according to a report by Marketing Interactive.
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