South Korea to ban POPs and eight perfluorinated compounds in cosmetics
The South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) is poised to ban the use of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and eight perfluorinated compounds in cosmetics, according to a report published by Chemical Watch.
China freezes Tin’Secret’s assets over pyramid selling allegations
Chinese regulators have frozen assets belonging to Shanghai Dowell, owner of cosmetics brand Tin’Secret, valued at approximately CNY600 million, according to a report published by Nikkei Asia.
Mecca prevails against Hourglass in exclusivity battle
Australia’s Supreme Court has found in favor of Mecca in a case it bought against Hourglass Cosmetics over a breached exclusivity agreement, according to a report published by News.com.
LG Household & Health Care wins trademark battle with Two Faced
LG Household & Healthcare has won a trademark battle with Estée Lauder Companies-owned Two Faced over the ‘Born This Way’ slogan.
China publishes regulations on cosmetics for kids
The Chinese National Medical Products Administration has published a new regulatory framework for cosmetics, oral and personal care products targeted at children, according to a report published by Market Screener. The new legislation will enter into force on January 1, 2022.
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.
China declares war on plastics; microbeads to be banned and retailers encouraged to reduce plastic packaging
China has unveiled a five-year plan aimed at promoting more eco-friendly plastics, reducing the amount of plastic used in packaging and upping its recycling and incineration capabilities, according to a report published by Reuters.
Fair Trade Commission fines LG Household & Healthcare over store cheating
The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has fined LG Household & Healthcare 307 million won (US$262,400) over allegedly failing to keep commitments at discount events held at franchise branches of The Face Shop, according to a report by Korea JoongAng Daily.
Alibaba ushers in sweeping change following assault case
Alibaba CEO Daniel Zhang has announced a series of initiatives and disciplinary measures following a serious incident of sexual assault at the company.
P&G fends off Chinese patent challenge
Procter & Gamble has been exonerated by the Shanghai IP Court after a complaint of patent infringement was bought against the US FMCG giant, according to a report published by Iam Media.
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