[update] Sederma Joins Union For Ethical BioTrade (UEBT)

Sep 8th, 2020

Hannah Fink

Sederma to join UEBT.

Sederma to join UEBT.

As previously reported, Sederma, a brand under Croda, has been working to join the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) and has currently passed the first phase of joining the organization. As of October 5, 2020, Sederma has offically gained UEBT membership.

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“This approach echoes Croda’s sustainable commitment to be Climate, Land and People Positive by 2030 and reinforces our ambition to be an essential supplier of responsible cosmetic solutions and ingredients,” said Arnaud Fournial, Sederma managing director.

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