Chinese influencer banned from social media over ‘ostentatious’ wealth
Chinese influencer Wang Hongquanxong has been removed from social media platforms after falling foul of the country’s crackdown on displays of ostentatious wealth. His accounts have been deactivated for violating ‘self-discipline’ rules.
Nivea vs. Ponds: Battle of the Moisturisers in Delhi Court
The Delhi High Court recently delivered a verdict in a three-year legal tussle between two of India’s most popular moisturiser brands, NIVEA and Ponds.
Chinese police seize counterfeit cosmetics worth US$120 million
Chinese police have confiscated a stash of fake beauty products valued at approximately US$120 million. The authorities uncovered the stash during a series of raids in Taizhou, with more than 1,200 boxes seized.
Australia Updates Sunscreen Standards to Align with Global Best Practices
Standards Australia has released an updated sunscreen standard, AS/NZS 2604:2021, setting new benchmarks for sunscreen testing and labeling to ensure products sold in Australia and New Zealand meet international quality guidelines.
Escalating Trade Tensions: China Imposes Hefty Levy on U.S. Propionic Acid Amid Broader Trade Dispute
In a recent development that marks a significant escalation in the ongoing trade disputes between the U.S. and China, the Chinese government has imposed a substantial 43.5% levy on imports of U.S.-manufactured propionic acid.
Shanghai regulator publishes regulations for cosmetic advertising
The Shanghai Administration for Market Regulation and the Shanghai Medical Products Administration have published jointly the final version of the Shanghai Cosmetics Industry Advertising Compliance Guidelines.
US and China extend bilateral Science and Technology Agreement
The US and China have extended a bilateral deal that sets out how the world’s two largest economies cooperate in the fields of science and technology. The US-China Science and Technology agreement was first forged in 1979, and has been renewed every five years since, excepting in 2023, when a six-month extension was approved.
Polish finance minister slashes VAT for beauty
Poland’s Ministry of Finance has announced a significant cut to the VAT charged on certain beauty services.
New Zealand poised to become first country to ban PFAS in cosmetics
New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority has announced a ban on forever chemicals in cosmetics that will come into force by 2026, potentially making the country the first to outlaw PFAS.
ASA Rules Against Rimmel Ad
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that Rimmel’s school-themed makeup advertisement was irresponsible for implying that makeup is necessary for school success.
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