AmorePacific Group handed FTC fine over ‘unfair’ affiliate loan
AmorePacific Group has been handed a fine of 96 million won ($77,800) by the Fair Trade Commission over an unfair loan to its affiliate Cosvision.
Pakistan and Turkish agencies cooperate on Halal standards
The Halal Accreditation Agency of Turkey and Pakistan National Accreditation Council have signed a memorandum of understanding with a view to developing uniform standards, according to a report published by Urdu Point.
India’s anti-profiteering authority to investigate L’Oréal
India’s National Anti-profiteering Authority has ordered a new investigation into L’Oréal India, according to a report published by the Economic Times.
Norway bans Fair & Lovely creams due to mercury content; HUL to investigate counterfeit possibilities
Norway has issued a ban on Hindustan Unilever Fair & Lovely skin whitening creams due to the inclusion of toxic metal mercury and hydroquinone.
K-beauty’s Back to Sixteen loses battle for BTS trademark
A K-beauty brand’s quest to keep a trademark for the term ‘BTS’ has been quashed by Korea’s intellectual property court, according to a report published by The Korea Herald.
L’Oréal Singapore issued warning for personal data breach
L’Oréal Singapore has been issued a warning by the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) following a breach of customer personal data online, according to a report by Marketing Interactive.
Avon Products becomes first global beauty company to end all regulatory-required animal testing, including within China
Avon Products has ended all regulatory-required animal testing, making it the first global beauty company selling in China to stop all animal testing of ingredients and products across all its brands.
Swedish brand Foreo emerges victorious in Chinese IP battle
Swedish skin tech brand Foreo has emerged victorious following a two-year intellectual property legal battle against Chinese company Kingdom Zhuhai Company.
Bulldog Skincare to become the first cruelty free certified brand to sell in China
Bulldog Skincare is set to become the first international skin care brand to maintain its Leaping Bunny approved status while on sale in mainland China.
China tightens testing requirements for products containing sunscreen
The National Medical Products Administration in China has ushered in additional testing requirements for beauty products that contain sunscreen agents, according to a report published by Chemical Watch. The new rules, which came into force on September 10, require...
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