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THE WHAT? Walmart has announced the voluntary recall of the Better Homes & Gardens Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones following a link to a rare bacteria that is not often found in the U.S.  THE DETAILS The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discovered that the product contained …

THE WHAT? Shiseido’s new research facility ‘Shiseido China Innovation Center Shanghai Fengxian Branch’ has commenced its activities. THE DETAILS The facility will focus on developing cutting-edge cosmetics technologies and utility evaluation methods, as well as exploring new beauty fields beyond cosmetics. In collaboration with key universities, research will focus on utility evaluation method research institutes, cosmetics OEM …

THE WHAT? The Estée Lauder Companies has announced the retirement of Cedric Prouvé, Group President International, effective 30 June, 2022.  THE DETAILS According to the company, a successor will be announced imminently, with Prouvé working with the new recruit from February 2022 until his retirement.  Having been with the company since 1993, Prouvé led the company’s international …

THE WHAT? L’Oréal has announced a new global model for fragrance ingredient disclosure as part of its industry-advancing transparency initiatives. THE DETAILS Work on the disclosure model began three years ago, with the analysis of more than 20,000 fragranced formulas.  Working for mass market products as well as fine fragrance, L’Oréal worked with suppliers Firmenich, Givaudan, IFF …

THE WHAT? L’Occitane has reported a 11.4 percent net sales growth for Q2, up 7 percent on pre pandemic levels in Q2 2020.  THE DETAILS The group reported 18.6 percent growth at constant rates in the six months ended 30 September 2021. This was driven by core brands L’Occitane en Provence, Elemis and Others.  According to a …