Mexico becomes first North American country to pass bill to ban animal testing
Mexico has become the first North American country to pass a ban on testing cosmetic on animals, with the senate giving unanimous support.
Clariant acquires remaining 70 percent stake in Brazilian personal care company Beraca; takes over full ownership
Specialty chemicals company Clariant has increased its current 30 percent stake in Brazilian personal care company Beraca, purchasing the final 70 percent to take over full ownership.
Dow teams up with Natura for Project Yba: Conservation that Transforms
Dow has announced that Natura is the first commercial collaborator for strategic sustainability initiative, Project Yba: Conservation that Transforms.
Avon launches ‘upcycled vanilla’ fragrance
Avon has launched a fragrance it is claiming to be the world’s first to use ‘upcycled vanilla extract’.
Argentina publishes draft cannabis law
Argentina has published a draft regulatory framework for the development of the medical cannabis and industrial hemp industry, according to a report published by El Planteo.
Colombian palm oil production up 10 percent this year
Colombia’s palm oil yield is on course to reach 1.65 million tonnes this year, an increase of 10 percent on 2019 figures, according to a report published by Nasdaq.
La Gotta launches CBD-based sun care line
Puerto Rican swimwear brand La Gotta has launched its first CBD-based sun care line, said to help maintain healthy, glowing skin.
Colombian President signs law to ban use of animals in cosmetics testing by 2024
Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez has signed a new law that ends the use of animal testing for cosmetics, which will come into force in 2024.
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.
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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