France enables export of non-animal tested cosmetics to China in EU first
France is set to become the first country in the European Union to export cosmetics to China without recourse to animal testing, according to a report published by France’s beauty business association (FEBEA).
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Activists pressure retailers to cut ties with Japan’s DHC following CEO’s racist comment
Activists in Japan are encouraging retailers to cut ties with Japanese beauty company DHC following company CEO Yoshiaki Yoshida’s use of the term ‘Chon’ – a racist term for Koreans, according to The Korea Herald.
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Delhi high court refuses Reckitt Benckiser suit against Dabur
The Delhi high court has ruled against Reckitt Benckiser (RB) in a lawsuit brought against Dabur, ruling that the latter’s Sanitize soap bar cannot be confused with RB’s Dettol, according to barandbench.com.
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China slaps fines on Chanel over skin care claims
Chanel has been fined for violating China’s Regulations on Cosmetics Hygiene Supervision and the Advertising Law of the People’s Republic of China, according to a report published by Jing Daily.
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Thailand to allow use of cannabis in cosmetic products
Thailand has made a landmark decision to allow the use of most parts of cannabis and hemp for cosmetics and food, with individuals and businesses now also being able to cultivate hemp seed and seed extract.
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India regulator approves Reliance Industries acquisition of Future Retail; blocks Amazon’s calls to stop the deal
Reliance Industries planned $3.5 billion acquisition of Future Retail has been given the go-ahead from the Competition Commission of India, ignoring calls from Amazon to block the deal, according to Bloomberg.com.
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China to regulate livestreaming
The Chinese government is preparing to usher in a framework purporting to regulate the country’s booming livestreaming industry, according to a report published by Reuters.
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China ushers in export controls in latest trade war move
China has ushered in a series of export controls that will allow the government to ban the export of certain raw materials and technologies to named companies, according to a report published by Nikkei Asia.
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Malaysian Health Ministry rescinds sales license for beauty products over mercury content
The Malaysian Health Ministry has ruled that some nine cosmetic products found to contain mercury or hydroquinone can no longer be sold in the country, according to a report published by The Star.
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White lies: P&G challenges Colgate over whitening claims
Procter & Gamble’s Oral B brand has filed a lawsuit against rival Colgate for misleading Australian consumers over the effectiveness of its Colgate Optic White Renewal whitening toothpaste, according to a report published by The New Daily.
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