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THE WHAT? Valisure has submitted a citizen petition to the Commissioner of Food and Drugs calling for tighter regulatory control of antiperspirant and deodorant body sprays as well as a recall of certain products alleged to contain benzene. THE DETAILS Valisure revealed that it has tested and detected high levels of benzene in specific batches …

THE WHAT? Namibia has reported that its soap exports totalled some N$103 million in the first nine months of 2021, according to a report published by All Africa. THE DETAILS Popular local brands leading the charge include Kiomisands and Nells Baby Cream. However, the country has a long way to go before cosmetics imports are …

THE WHAT? Aekyung Group has announced the official launch of its new Chemical branch and named Pyo Kyoung-won as the first CEO, according to a report published by The Korea Herald. THE DETAILS The new Aekyung Chemical business is formed from the combination of Aekyung Petrochemical, AK ChemTech and the former Aekyung Chemical unit. THE …

THE WHAT? Shares in Bed, Bath & Beyond rose sharply last week after the retailer released a trio of positive press releases on Tuesday, according to a report published by The Wall Street Journal. THE DETAILS The US homeware firm revealed that it expects to complete its US$1 billion share repurchase program this year, some …

THE WHAT? L’Oréal has been awarded the Terra Carta 2021 Seal, which recognises global companies driving innovation and demonstrating their commitment to the creation of genuinely sustainable markets.  THE DETAILS The Seal has been awarded to companies whose ambitions are aligned with those of the Terra Carta, a recovery plan for ‘nature, people and planet,’ launched in …