Archives for December 6, 2012

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Bali Monitoring Agency cracks down on illegal cosmetics

By Michelle Yeomans

The Bali National Drug and Food Monitoring Agency (BPOM) is warning consumers to be more cautious when buying cosmetics after finding in a recent operation, a large number of illegal traditional beauty products.

Cosmetics sales in China holding their own

By Michelle Yeomans

According to National Bureau of Statistics, retail sales of cosmetics in China are up 16.5 percent for the first 10 months of 2012, amounting to 107.7 yuan ($17.3 billion) compared to the same time last year. 

Shanghai Jahwa to phase out its weaker personal care lines

By Michelle Yeomans

The Chinese cosmetic company has announced it plans to concentrate on three of its 'super-brands' whilst phasing out its' weaker lines, in a bid to focus on its growth potential in the domestic and international markets.