HALAL COSMETICS BOOMING IN ASIA, GAINING TRACTION IN THE WEST
July 1st, 2013
CONSUMERS in Asia and the Middle East are continuing to grow the market for halal cosmetics – until now, a relatively overlooked industry in halal certification – but suppliers are struggling to keep up with demand. Meanwhile, non-Moslems in the west are starting to buy these products, attracted by their natural and mild ingredients.The use of halal cosmetics continues to surge among Moslem consumers: "We see halal cosmetics most active in Asia, especially Moslem countries," said Amarjit Sahota, managing director of Organic Monitor, a UK-based research and ...
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