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Lough Neagh was snatched in the early 17th century, with English titled families claiming ownership of a large share of the body of water. John Breslin charts the tumultuous history of the lough, which is now at the centre of an ecological crisis.

French exports of cosmetic products decreased for the first time since 2009 Premium Beauty News (Photo: © Krunja / shutterstock) 8 February 2021 Share: Exports of French cosmetic products decreased by 11.8% in 2020 compared to last year, a first since 2009. In a context marked by the Covid-19 pandemic and disrupted markets, soaps have been able to take the best advantage of the crisis. It should be noted that French exports of cosmetic products to China soared in 2020, the Asian giant be...

China becomes France’s largest beauty export market in 2020 By Tess Stenzel 8 Feb 2021 China became the largest market for French beauty products for the first time in 2020, ahead of Germany and the US, according to new data. The country is now the leading buyer of French skincare, creams, beauty products, makeup, and lipsticks, according to France’s beauty association, the Fédération des Entreprises de la Beauté (FEBEA). In total, the French cosmetics sector generated 15.7 billion euros...

Ordinary French Cosmetics Become the First to Bypass China’s Animal Testing Mandate January 19, 2021 Contact Author Michele Behrens Close France is the first country in the EU to export its “ordinary” cosmetics to China without testing on animals. Sponsored   In order to bypass this criterion, companies worldwide must present a certificate to approved authorities that states the company is conforming to Good Manufacturing Practices, in addition to product safety assessments.�...

French cosmetic companies and governmental agencies have mobilized to create a platform that can issue all required documentation for exports to China exempt from animal testing (Getty Images) France has become the first EU country to qualify for exemptions on animal testing for general-use cosmetics exported to China after its National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) developed a dedicated platform enabling manufacturers to obtain necess...

French cosmetics manufacturers can now obtain a certificate of conformity allowing them to import certain cruelty-free cosmetics into China