Why transparency is key to ethical mica mining

Published: 26-Oct-2015
Regulatory Colour Cosmetics

New media reports have raised concerns about the ongoing exploitation of Indian children

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In this week's What's Trending column, CBN's panellists discuss what brands can do to make sure the mica used in their products is ethically sourced.

Children in India are still being used to obtain mica, new media reports have confirmed. Despite plenty of media sources exposing the unethical practice over the past few years, it appears that it is still widespread. As a result, concerns have been raised about the safety of the children involved and which companies, if any, are fuelling the unethical trade.

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