Unilever ends the use of shark products in its cosmetics

ENN, February 10, 2008

Madrid -- Oceana, the international marine conservation organisation, has received notice that Unilever, a multinational company famous for many brands of food, personal care and household products, has decided to remove shark squalene from its cosmetic brands, including Pond’s and Dove, and will replace it with a plant-based version. According to Unilever, the new production will begin early this year and new formulations are expected to appear on market shelves beginning April 2008. Read more...