Online marketplaces Amazon and eBay to be liable for faulty goods, says Beuc
European Consumers’ Organisation Beuc has stated that online marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay should be held responsible for any faulty or unsafe goods sold via its platforms, according to a report by the Financial Times.
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Portugal green lights hairdressers as lockdown gradually lifts
Portugal has announced that it will allow small stores, beauty salons and hairdressers to reopen as early as next month as part of a ‘gradual, progressive return to normality’ after the country imposed strict quarantine measures in mid March, according to a report published by Bloomberg.
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The end of the Union? ERC President resigns over ‘disappointing’ COVID-19 response
The President of the European Research Council (ERC), Professor Mauro Ferrari has resigned over the bloc’s failure to set up a coordinated response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report published by the Financial Times.
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Amazon prevails in Coty court battle
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has found in favor of e-commerce behemoth Amazon in a battle with Coty over trademark rights, according to a report published by Reuters.
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UK government to work with Unilever to fund a global hand-washing campaign
The UK government is working with Unilever to fund a global program to tackle the spread of coronavirus.
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Could personal care use in pregnancy affect children’s weight?
A small study into the impact of the use of cosmetics and toiletries containing parabens in pregnancy on the weight of the child has concluded that the controversial chemicals could be responsible for weight gain and obesity in later life, according to a report published by Reuters.
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H&M data breach ‘unacceptable’
H&M has admitted that the data protection breaches discovered in its German operations are ‘unacceptable’, according to a report published by Reuters.
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Firmenich signs UN Global Compact Action Platform
Firmenich has become the first industry player to sign the United Nations Global Compact Action Platform for Decent Work in Global Supply Chains.
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Court of Justice opinion says Amazon is not infringing Coty’s trademark
An advisor to the European Court of Justice, Manuel Campos Sanchez-Bordona, Advocate General, has issued an opinion in the ongoing battle between Amazon and Coty, according to a report published by Nasdaq.
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British Beauty Council calls for independent body to investigate industry bullying claims
The British Beauty Council has called for an independent body to be set up in order to investigate mounting claims of bullying in the industry, according to the BBC.
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