Colombian Senate passes animal testing ban
The Colombian Senate has banned the testing of cosmetics on animals. The measure was passed almost unanimously under Bill 120/2018.
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O Boticário’s Founder donates 1.7 tons of gel alcohol to Curitiba to be used for hand sanitizer production
Miguel Krigsner, O Boticário’s Founder and President, has announced a donation of 1.7 tons of gel alcohol to the Curitiba municipal health department.
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Natura weighs in as Health and Happiness Project raided by Police
Natura has reiterated its support for an NGO it works with on sustainable development projects in the Amazon following a police raid on the Health and Happiness Project, according to a report published by Reuters.
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Counterfeit Colgate-Palmolive products reported in Costa Rica
Counterfeit Colgate-Palmolive products have been reported in Costa Rica, a month after replica items were seized in Panama. A health alert has been issued in the country via the Directorate of Regulation of Products of Health Interest, with officials warning consumers...
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Grupo Boticário gains Leaping Bunny certification for its entire portfolio
Brazilian cosmetics, fragrance and skin care company Grupo Boticário has gained Leaping Bunny certification for all its beauty brands. The group owns six of the biggest brands in Brazil, including O Boticário, which is the largest cosmetics franchise in the world with...
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Firmenich opens first fine fragrance atelier in Latin America
Firmenich has cut the ribbon on it first fine fragrance atelier in Latin America, a contemporary rooftop space for its customers in Sao Paolo, Brazil. “We first established an office in Brazil almost 70 years ago, and now we are proud to offer our Brazilian customers...
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As the Amazon burns, Peru commits to ending deforestation for palm plantations
Peru has become the second South American country to pledge to end deforestation for palm plantations, according to a report published by Unilad quoting an article in Live Kindly. The country’s commitment will come into force by 2021 and was spearheaded by the...
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Colgate-Palmolive warns Venezuelan consumers against purchasing counterfeit products
Colgate-Palmolive has issued a statement warning Venezuelan consumers against purchasing counterfeit toothpaste products sold on the black market. The company wrote to the health authorities regarding the potential risk of the ‘commercialization and use of these...
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Avon looks to harness global capabilities in new Mexico-based R&D facility
Avon has announced the opening of a new R&D facility based in Mexico, according to a report by Direct Selling News. The research and development lab will operate as part of the company’s global R&D network and is said to help it explore further innovation...
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Mary Kay sponsors symposium on pollution and skin health at RADLA
Mary Kay has been announced as symposium sponsor at the prestigious Reunión Anual de Dermatólogos Latinoamericanos (RADLA). The event, held May 4–7 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, provides an opportunity for global experts in the field of dermatology to exchange knowledge...
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