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PETA Applauds Nature’s Gate For Exiting China’s Cosmetics Market

 
• By Ryan Nelson

Nature’s Gate follows the example of brands including Dermalogica and Pangea Naturals, choosing to close its business in China following talks with PETA, which denounces the country’s animal-testing requirements.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has awarded Levlad, LLC’s Nature’s Gate brand its Courage in Commerce Award for choosing to exit the Chinese personal-care market in opposition to the country’s animal-testing requirements, according to an April 1 release.

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FTC Consumer Privacy Policy Driven By ‘Straw Man’ Arguments – Commissioner Holyoak

 
• By Eileen Francis

The US FTC’s contention that ‘notice and choice’ has failed as the cornerstone of consumer privacy regulation and must be abandoned in favor of data minimization and other more stringent measures does not adequately account for the complexity of business practices and consumer behavior, FTC commissioner Melissa Holyoak asserted at the NAD’s 2024 Annual Conference.

FTC’s New Commissioner ‘Dismayed’ By Agency Overreach

 
• By Eileen Francis

FTC Commissioner Melissa Holyoak says the agency has acted outside the bounds afforded by Congress, citing several areas within consumer protection, including a recent update to the final rule for the Health Breach Notification Rule and the commission’s use of notices of penalty offense to serve as the basis for Section 5 settlements. 

Beauty Brands Not On TikTok Shop ‘Really Missing Out’ – KO-Pack

 
• By Eileen Francis

At one year, TikTok Shop conjures the early days of Amazon, representing the ‘Wild West’ of beauty ecommerce, said co-founders of private label and contract manufacturing company KO-Pack at the IBA Cosmetics Convergence Fall 2024 Virtual Symposium, “The Promise and Pitfalls of TikTok Shop.”

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• By Ryan Nelson

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Estee Lauder Lowers FY 2025 Outlook, Expects Positive Results FY 2026 On ‘Beauty Reimagined’

 
• By Eileen Francis

The Estee Lauder Companies reported a 10% drop in reported sales during its fiscal third quarter presentation on a 28% decline in travel retail organic sales. The firm, which lowered its FY 2025 sales expectations, says it expects positive growth in FY 2026.

Makary’s Reorganization Decision A Turning Point For US FDA?

 
• By Michael McCaughan

US FDA Commissioner Martin Makary’s disavowal of a proposed reorganization plan may be an important turning point in the Trump Administration. The move does not improve the situation, but may mean the administration stops actively making things worse.

C&D Divesting Flawless, Spinbrush Lines, Says Gummy Vitamin Brands Might Not Stick

 
• By Malcolm Spicer

C&D reports Q1 net sales dropped 2.4% to $1.48bn, below its guidance for around 1% growth. Its brands’ sales at retail and market share grew in the quarter, but “experienced slowing category growth in the US market” as retailers reduced inventory levels.