Beiersdorf pulls pocket-sized deodorants from France

Published: 27-Feb-2015
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Unilever took action against Beiersdorf over 'parasitic' Nivea deodorants

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Following a complaint by Anglo-Dutch chemicals giant Unilever, the Parisian commercial court has forbidden German cosmetics company Beiersdorf from making, distributing, advertising or promoting its Nivea Pocket deodorants in France.

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