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World Service,19 Dec 2016,17 mins

Cosmetics in China: An Ugly Business?

Business Daily

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Most of the world is moving away from testing cosmetics on animals but China is the anomaly. The BBC's Jennifer Pak reports from the southern city of Shenzhen on why that is, and we speak to Michelle Thew, CEO of the campaign group Cruelty Free International, on what this means for global cosmetics brands selling into China. Plus, we ask Stephen Cheliotis, director of The Centre of Brand Analysis, whether there really is such a thing as an 'ethical consumer'. (Photo: A woman shops for cosmetics in Shanghai, Credit: Getty Images)

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