L’Oreal took ‘immediate action’ after children discovered working in flower fields
L’Oreal has published a statement in response to BBC documentary, Perfume’s Dark Secret, which showed footage of children working in Egyptian flower fields; the jasmine picked was traced up the supply chain to two luxury perfume houses, one of which was Lancome.
Base notes of child labor? Luxury fragrance ingredients picked by children
An investigation into perfume supply chain conducted by the World Service has discovered that the jasmine used in fragrances by some of beauty’s biggest names was picked by children.
Avon partners with Cotton made in Africa
Avon has announced a partnership with Cotton made in Africa (CmiA). The Natura &Co direct sales brand will use CmiA-certified cotton for products, including women’s nightwear, as part of its sustainability agenda.
Mary Kay Joins Global Shea
Mary Kay Inc., a global beauty brand, has joined the Global Shea Alliance (GSA), a non-profit focused on creating a sustainable and competitive shea industry.
Israeli Court Rejects Trademark Claims Against Oil De Lamor
‘Oréal, Coty & Revlon have lost a lawsuit against Israeli company Oil De Lamor for allegedly selling perfumes resembling their scent and name brands.
Rwanda’s FDA recalls all talc-based Johnson’s Baby Powder
Rwanda’s Food and Drug Authority (FDA) has recalled all talc-based Johnson’s Baby Powder, according to a report published by Citizen Digital.
War in Sudan prompts supply chain scramble for gum arabic alternative
Following escalating violence in Sudan, one of the world’s major gum arabic suppliers, FMCG manufacturers face yet another supply chain crisis, according to a report published by Reuters.
Ingredients in 2022 – the price is right
The supply chain disruption caused by the pandemic showed no signs of abating in early 2022. If anything, it got worse as inflation rose, leading to price rises across the board.
Kuwait bans sales of cosmetics containing butylphenyl methylpropional (lilial)
The Kuwaiti Union of Consumer Cooperative Societies has withdrawn cosmetics and personal care products that contain butylphenyl methylpropional (lilial) of all kinds as well as its derivatives, according to Zawya.
Israeli start-up to debut beauty brand based on avocado PFA
AvoMed has developed a range of upcycled cosmetics that it claims can improve sun damaged skin, according to a report published by Israel Hayon. The key ingredient is bioactive polyhydroxylated fatty alcohols (PFA), extracted from avocado pits discarded by the food industry using a patented method that renders the resulting compound safe for use in cosmetics.
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