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H&H Group

OVERALL

Owned
HKG
Rating
Criticism, some praise

Infant formula

Formerly Biostime. Hong Kong listed Chinese dietary supplements and infant formula producer. Acquired 83% of Swisse in 2015.

Health and Happiness (H&H) International Holdings Ltd   HKG     website   email      

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Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
Health and Happiness (H&H) International Holdings Ltd
Business Ethics Price fixing in China
In 2013 Chinese authourities fined six companies including this one, a total of US$110 million following an investigation into price fixing and anti-competitive practices by foreign baby formula makers.
Source: news article (2013)
Business Ethics Biostime China Foundation for Mother & Child
The BIOSTIME China Foundation for Mother & Child was established in 2007 in partnership with the Red Cross Sociaty of China.
Source: company website (2015)
Business Ethics Sustainability Consortium member
This company is a member of The Sustainability Consortium, an organization of diverse global participants that work collaboratively to build a scientific foundation that drives innovation to improve consumer product sustainability. They develop transparent methodologies, tools, and strategies to drive a new generation of products and supply networks that address environmental, social, and economic imperatives.
Source: Sustainability Consortium (2019)

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Company Details

Type Public company
Employees 3,300 in 2015
Subsidiaries Swisse Wellness Pty Ltd 

Health supplements

Founded in 1969. Acquired by Hong Kong-based H&H Group (formerly Biostime) in 2015 for AU$1.67 billion.

Contact Details

Address Guangzhou, Hong Kong (China)
Email info.group@hh.global
Website www.hh.global

Products / Brands

Swisse
Biostime Baby Formula
Evidin Vitamins
Swisse Vitamins
Swisse Skin Care
Swisse Sports Nutrition
Swisse Mens Grooming


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