Mentholatum
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Pharmaceuticals, healthcare and cosmetic products manufacturer
Family owned for 99 years, until 1988 when it was acquired by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. of Osaka, Japan.
Company Ownership
Mentholatum Company, Inc. | USA | website | ||||
Rohto Pharmaceutical Co Ltd ![]() owns 100% of Mentholatum Company, Inc. |
JPN | website | ||||
Pharmaceuticals manufacturer Founded in Japan in 1899. |
Company Assessment
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Mentholatum Company, Inc. | ||||
This company uses microbeads in some of its personal care products. These particles are not retained by wastewater treatment so end up in the ocean. While microbeads aren't thought to be a health hazard to consumers, they are a threat to the marine environment.
Source: Beat the Microbead (2014)
The California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 (SB 657) requires companies operating in California to disclose their efforts to eradicate slavery and human trafficking from their direct supply chains. Follow the link to see this company's disclosure statement.
Source: company website (2012) |
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Rohto Pharmaceutical Co Ltd | ||||
This company received an S&P Global ESG Score of 4/100 in the Pharmaceuticals category of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, an annual evaluation of companies' sustainability practices (last updated 7 Feb 2021). The rankings are based on an analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance, assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management, environmental reporting, climate strategy, human rights and labour practices.
Source: S&P Global (2021) |
Company Details
Type | Wholly-owned subsidiary |
Subsidiaries | Mentholatum Australasia Pty Ltd ![]() Healthcare products manufacturer |
Contact Details
Address | Orchard Park, New York, USA |
Website | www.mentholatum.com |
Products / Brands
Mentholatum Australasia
Alpha Keri Skin Care Deep Heat Topical Pain Relief Ice Gel Topical Pain Relief Laxettes Laxatives Natural Instinct Skin Care Natural Instinct Body Wash |
Natural Instinct Hand Wash/Sanitiser Natural Instinct Shampoo Natural Instinct Sunscreen Oxy Skin Care Propovir Lip Care |