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US Food and Drug Administration confirms animal testing requirement for chemical SPF ingredients
In an exclusive interview with BeautyMatter earlier this week, a representative for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that the federal agency has revised its stance on sunscreen safety, requiring extensive testing of chemical sunscreen ingredients. This decision has sparked controversy, particularly because it mandates animal testing, despite years of human-based data supporting the safety of these ingredients. In…
Health Stores UK urges entrepreneurs to join the fight for better health
Health Stores UK, the leading organisation representing independent health food retailers nationwide, says the UK needs more health stores on the front line and is encouraging aspiring ‘healthpreneurs ’ to open their own. Health Stores UK explains that the UK is suffering a triple-epidemic of cardiovascular disease, obesity and mental poor health. The new campaign calls on aspiring ‘healthpreneurs ’-…
Highest scoring B Corp company Dr Bronner’s drops certification citing ‘weak standards’
US natural soap pioneer Dr Bronner's has announced plans to drop its certification as the highest scoring B Corp, citing weak standards that enable greenwashing by multinational companies. The news follows a multi-year campaign calling on B Lab, the organisation that manages the certification, to meaningfully improve the B Corp standard. Dr Bronner's says B Lab has "failed to fulfill…
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As the cost-of-living crisis deepen, more households across the UK are turning…
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Watch again: Natural Products Meets Cheryl Thallon
The first session of Natural Products Meets is now available to watch again on Diversified Communications’ YouTube channel.
