US cosmetic and personal care companies anticipating potential tariffs are concerned over a variety of “turnkey products, packaging components and ingredients” for cosmetics sourced from Asia and in particular, China, according to Akemi Ooka, VP of global supply chain and sustainability resources, at the Independent Beauty Association.
Cosmetic Industry Braces For Looming Tariffs, With Eye On Asian Botanicals
With Trump administration tariffs effective possibly within days, US cosmetic and personal care companies are concerned about the impact of both cost and supply for ‘turnkey’ products, packaging components and ingredients from Asia, in particular China.

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