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Cosmex

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AUS
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Health & beauty products

Acquired by McPherson's in 2012

Company Ownership

Cosmex International Pty Ltd   AUS     website   email      
  McPherson's Ltd   
   owns 100% of Cosmex International Pty Ltd  
AUS     website         

Personal care and household products

Established in 1860, with operations in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Has acquired several health and beauty brands in recent years including A'Kin, Moosehead, Maseur and Dr LeWinn's.

      My Chemist Retail Group   
       owns 10% of McPherson's Ltd  
AUS     website   email      

Pharmacy retail

Australia's largest pharmacy retailer. Operates under the brands Chemist Warehouse and My Chemist.

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Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
Cosmex International Pty Ltd
No assessment data currently available for Cosmex International Pty Ltd
McPherson's Ltd
Environment Organic products
This company manufactures or distributes products that are certified organic under the Australian Certified Organic label.
Source: ACO (2018)
Environment APCO member
Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is a not-for-profit organisation leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia. Each year, APCO Members are required to submit an APCO Annual Report and Action Plan, which includes an overall performance level from 1 (Getting Started) to 5 (Beyond Best Practice). This company received a packaging performance level of 1 (Getting Started) in its 2022 APCO Annual Report.
Source: APCO (2022)

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Company Details

Type Wholly-owned subsidiary

Contact Details

Address 21-23 Decor Drive, Hallam, VIC, 3803, Australia
Email enquiries@cosmex.com.au
Website www.cosmex.com.au

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