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Trade and Industry

20 July 2025

Development of the cosmetics sector strategy in South Africa

  • Year: 2025
  • Organisation: TIPS
  • Author(s): Pundy Pillay and Sakhile Ndlovu

The aims of this study were to review current policies and initiatives in the cosmetics sector, including funding support; developing a cosmetic sector strategy over the short- and long-terms; and defining funding and technical models to support the implementation of the strategy. It comprises a brief literature review, analysis of the data provided by international and local agencies, findings from the survey of cosmetic and retail firms in South Africa, and recommendations for the way forward.

Last modified on 22 July 2025