UK: FEAR OVER TOXIC SOAP SALES TO AFRICA

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Three UK companies, Anglo Fabrics (Bolton), Rico Skin Care and Jambo UK, are under the spotlight for allegedly manufacturing soap which according to product labels is rich in mercury. The products, which are banned in Europe, are being sold in Africa even though many countries there have also outlawed imports. The soap and cream products are used to lighten dark skin and hair but according to the Ministry of the Environment and Energy in Denmark, could present a major health hazard since they might contain around 1% of mercury. Diseases of the skin, kidneys and nervous system may be contracted through using the products.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Public affairs, Personal Deodorants, Labeling, Deodorants (Toiletries), Anglo Fabrics Company Inc.

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UK: UNILEVER WANTS SUPPLIERS TO SWITCH TO EURO

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Unilever, the Anglo-Dutch consumer products group, hinted that it wanted more British suppliers to quote and invoice in euros. It said this would remove the risk of sudden movements in the pound's value and make suppliers' bids easier to compare. The company said it would not penalise suppliers working in sterling but was aware of the impact that the strong pound was having. The currency has risen 19% against the euro since January 1999. Already one-fifth of Unilever's UK suppliers bill the company in euros. Suppliers in the 11-nation eurozone were required to invoice in euros rather than national currencies.

Financial management, Dairy Products, Dairy Product Manufacturing, Toiletries, Food preparations, not elsewhere classified, Processed Tea, Coffee and Tea Manufacturing, Soap, Cleaners, and Toilet Goods, Pickles, Sauces, Salad Dressings, Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing, Pickles, sauces, and salad dressings, Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, Soaps, Detergents & Toiletries, Food industry, Tea industry, Tea (Beverage), Dairy industry, Dairy products industry, Consumer goods industry, Soap and cleaning agents industry, Cleaning agents industry, Condiments, Unilever Group, Condiments industry

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UK: TREATMENTS FOR HEAD LICE

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A study conducted in Wales has revealed that the best way to remove head lice is to use the specially developed treatment shampoos. Recent concerns over the toxicity and effectiveness of these shampoos has meant that many people have taken to using the 'wet-combing' method to remove the lice. However, research involving 4,037 children in two counties of Wales revealed that the shampoo's had a success rate of 78% compared to just 38% for the wet-combing method.

Research & development outlays, Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing, Pesticides & Other Ag Chemicals, Hair Preparations, Agricultural chemicals, not elsewhere classified, Chemical industry, Hair care preparations, Pesticides industry

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