Cosmetics Industry Vulnerable As Nagoya Protocol Enters Into Force
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Launching in October, the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing and related legislation emerging around the globe will focus regulatory scrutiny on companies researching and developing plants and other genetic resources for commercial applications. The cosmetics industry could be a ready target, an expert says, urging firms to assess their supply chains and ensure that necessary ABS agreements are in place.