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Private Formula

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Skin care products

Founded in Australia by American plastic surgeon, Dr LeWinn. Acquired by McPherson's in 2013.

Company Ownership

Private Formula International Pty Ltd   AUS     website   email      
  McPherson's Ltd   
   owns 100% of Private Formula 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
Private Formula International Pty Ltd
No assessment data currently available for Private Formula 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 (2022)
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 Private company

Contact Details

Address 460 Bay St, Port Melbourne, VIC, 3207, Australia
Phone 03 9676 1800
Freecall 1800 630 056
Website www.drlewinns.com

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