In Brief: India Animal Test Ban; Lauder Acquires Le Labo; More
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
India bans imported cosmetics tested on animals, firms continue to settle in a Prop 65 suit concerning respirable TiO2 use; Lauder acquires fragrance and sensory lifestyle brand Le Labo. News in brief.
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