Peanut scandal sends a safety warning to cosmetics firms
The scandalous outbreak of salmonella in peanuts flashes up a warning signal about attitudes to risk and safety that cosmetic manufacturers ignore at their peril.
Archives for February 23, 2009
'Made with Organic' standard a step closer to harmonisation, says NSF
NSF’s ‘Made with Organic’ standard for personal care products is a step towards much needed harmonization, according to the standard creators.
Avon restructuring could mean 3,000 fewer employees
Avon says its newly expanded restructuring plan should see the company’s workforce shrink by up to 3,000, while the number of sales representatives is set to rise.
Rite Aid suncare targets consumers trading down
US pharmacy Rite Aid has released its own range of sun care products in the hope of catching consumers looking to trade down.