Avon vice chairman let go in wake of bribery probe
Avon Products has confirmed in an SEC filing that its vice chairman Charles Cramb has been fired following ongoing investigations into bribery centred on its China operations.
Archives for January 31, 2012
S&P downgrades outlook for US personal care
Standard & Poor’s says its outlook for the credit quality of personal care is now slightly negative, indicating that growth and investment potential for the area is likely to be curbed.
Bobbi Brown turns to Facebook to revive discontinued lines
It seems that the comeback era has extended to the cosmetics industry as global brand Bobbi Brown has launched a Facebook campaign to revive discontinued cosmetics.
Study suggests a closer evaluation of MIT after it is found to affect animal neurons
A study carried out by Brown University has revealed that cosmetic chemical; biocide methylisothiazolinone (MIT) previously only found to be harmful in high concentrations, interrupts neurological development in tadpoles, even in very low concentrations.
California Attorney General reaches settlement with Brazilian Blowout over formaldehyde claims
As the formaldehyde furor rolls on, Attorney General Kamala D. Harris has announced a settlement with the manufacturer of Brazilian Blowout products that will require the company to warn consumers and hair stylists that two of its most popular hair...