Ego Pharmaceuticals
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Skincare products manufacturer
Founded in Australia in 1953 by Gerald Oppenheim and his wife, Rae. Products are manufactured in Melbourne, Australia, and exported to over 20 countries.
Ego Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd | AUS | website |
Company Assessment
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Signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant, a voluntary agreement to encourage waste minimisation.
Source: Australian Packaging Covenant (2020) |
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)
In 2014 the Therapeutic Goods Administration's Complaints Resolution Panel upheld a complaint about an ad by this company on the grounds that it breached advertising codes. The ad was subsequently withdrawn.
Source: TGA Complaints Resolution Panel (2014)
This company has corporate responsibility claims on its website in areas such as of responsible business, environmental solutions and community engagement
Source: company website (2019) |
Company Details
Type | Family-owned private company |
Revenue | $87.9 million in 2010 |
Employees | 430 in 2018 |
Contact Details
Address | 21-31 Malcolm Road, Braeside, VIC, 3195, Australia |
Website | www.egopharm.com.au |
Products / Brands
Ego Pharmaceuticals
Aqium Hand Wash/Sanitiser Ego Skin Care Hairscience Shampoo Moov Lice Treatment QV Skin Care Sun Sense Tanning Lotions Sun Sense Sunscreen |