Applying new taxes robs beauty from the cosmetics industry

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There is Inter Beauty Products which started as an SME and were later sold to L’Oréal Paris. FILE PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK

Most businesses start out as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the cosmetics industry is no exception. What stands out is that the majority of cosmetic firms are women-owned.

This is because of low capital requirements, raw materials being locally available and the relative ease of manufacturing.

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