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#SaveRalph is a new global social media campaign launched by The Humane Society International which aims to stop animal testing for cosmetics in the countries where is it still performed. The call to action from the HSI campaign is to highlight and put pressure on regulators in 15 countries who have not enacted a legislation […]

Organic Bioactives New Zealand – innovative, science-led Māori owned cosmeceuticals ingredients maker combining sustainable traditional harvesting practices, and leading-edge skincare has been selected as the Top 10 Finalists to pitch at the L’Oréal Innovation Runway 2020 – Virtual Final. [L’Oréal Innovation Runway 2020 is the innovation challenge organised by L’Oréal Research and Innovation and Slingshot 2020 by […]

Animal Testing Bill before USA Senate From a press release from the Personal Care Products Council of the USA: This legislation would bring U.S. cosmetic policy in line with nearly 40 countries that have already implemented bans on animal testing and the sale of animal-tested cosmetics. Of the 13 biggest importers of American cosmetics, 8 […]

Cosmetics New Zealand secured a pavilion at Cosmoprof Asia 2019 where six of our members exhibited the products. Although Hong Kong was experiencing protests elsewhere at the time, exhibitors experienced no insecurity during the event and while attendance was down on previous years, all gained valuable leads. Cosmetics New Zealand will consider attendance at Cosmoprof […]

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