Print Guide Updates (2010 edition)

All information has been based on the sources referenced with a view to accuracy at time of printing, however, as is the nature of a guide such as this, changes become apparent almost immediately upon printing.

Updates to the 2010 Guide To Ethical Supermarket Shopping are listed below.
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Last updated Friday 16th Jul 2010

IMPORTANT UPDATES

These are updates where ownership has changed from Australian owned to foreign owned, or vice versa,
AND/OR company rating has changed from a or , to a or , or vice versa.

Page	Product Type	Brand	Company
15	Sugar	CSR		Sugar Australia (Wilmar)	SGP
CSR's sugar division, Sucrogen, is now owned by Wilmar (foreign owned with a cross)
35	Smallgoods	Hans, ... Weight Watchers		Primo Smallgoods
38	Laundry Detergent	Biozet		Kao Corporation	JPN
Kao Corporation's rating has changed from a light tick to a cross due to its animal testing policy.
46	Cosmetics	Revlon		Revlon	USA
Revlon's rating has changed from a light tick to a cross due to its use of nanoparticles in cosmetics.
48	Deodorant	Mitchum		Revlon	USA
Revlon's rating has changed from a light tick to a cross due to its use of nanoparticles in cosmetics.
48	Shampoo	Flex, Revlon		Revlon	USA
Revlon's rating has changed from a light tick to a cross due to its use of nanoparticles in cosmetics.
50	Shampoo	John Frieda		Kao Corporation	JPN
Kao Corporation's rating has changed from a light tick to a cross due to its animal testing policy.
52	Skin Care	Biore		Kao Corporation	JPN
Kao Corporation's rating has changed from a light tick to a cross due to its animal testing policy.
62	Chocolate	Dagoba *2		Artisan Confections (Hershey)	USA
Dagoba chocolate (made by Artisan Confections) is owned by Hershey, who have a boycott call.

RECOMMENDED UPDATES

These are updates where company ownership has changed,
AND/OR the company rating has changed from a to a , or from a to a .

Page	Product Type	Brand	Company
12	Eggs	Free Range Egg..., Sunny Queen		Sunny Queen
The National Packaging Covenant has released a list of non-compliant signatories. This has changed the rating of some companies from a light tick to a ~. Namely Bevco, ET Browne, Fletchers Foods, Freedom Nutritional Products, McPherson's Consumer Products, Scott's, Snow Confectionery, Suntory Australia, Unibic, and Yakult. The ratings for Podravka and Sunny Queen have changed from a ~ to a light tick for being NPC signatories.
15	Stock	Vegeta		Podravka	CRO
The National Packaging Covenant has released a list of non-compliant signatories. This has changed the rating of some companies from a light tick to a ~. Namely Bevco, ET Browne, Fletchers Foods, Freedom Nutritional Products, McPherson's Consumer Products, Scott's, Snow Confectionery, Suntory Australia, Unibic, and Yakult. The ratings for Podravka and Sunny Queen have changed from a ~ to a light tick for being NPC signatories.
17	Cereal	Freedom Foods, Norganic *		Freedom Nutritional Products
The National Packaging Covenant has released a list of non-compliant signatories. This has changed the rating of some companies from a light tick to a ~. Namely Bevco, ET Browne, Fletchers Foods, Freedom Nutritional Products, McPherson's Consumer Products, Scott's, Snow Confectionery, Suntory Australia, Unibic, and Yakult. The ratings for Podravka and Sunny Queen have changed from a ~ to a light tick for being NPC signatories.
17	Flat Breads	Freedom Foods		Freedom Nutritional Products
The National Packaging Covenant has released a list of non-compliant signatories. This has changed the rating of some companies from a light tick to a ~. Namely Bevco, ET Browne, Fletchers Foods, Freedom Nutritional Products, McPherson's Consumer Products, Scott's, Snow Confectionery, Suntory Australia, Unibic, and Yakult. The ratings for Podravka and Sunny Queen have changed from a ~ to a light tick for being NPC signatories.
18	Muesli	Norganic		Freedom Nutritional Products
The National Packaging Covenant has released a list of non-compliant signatories. This has changed the rating of some companies from a light tick to a ~. Namely Bevco, ET Browne, Fletchers Foods, Freedom Nutritional Products, McPherson's Consumer Products, Scott's, Snow Confectionery, Suntory Australia, Unibic, and Yakult. The ratings for Podravka and Sunny Queen have changed from a ~ to a light tick for being NPC signatories.
19	Muesli Bars	Nice & Natural		Nice & Natural (Pacific Equity Partners)
21	Custard	Foster Clark's		Cerebos (Suntory)	JPN
21	Custard	Pauls		Parmalat	ITA
24	Milk	a2, Freedom Foods		Freedom Nutritional Products
The National Packaging Covenant has released a list of non-compliant signatories. This has changed the rating of some companies from a light tick to a ~. Namely Bevco, ET Browne, Fletchers Foods, Freedom Nutritional Products, McPherson's Consumer Products, Scott's, Snow Confectionery, Suntory Australia, Unibic, and Yakult. The ratings for Podravka and Sunny Queen have changed from a ~ to a light tick for being NPC signatories.
25	Soy Milk	Australia's Own *, ... , Xpress		Freedom Nutritional Products
The National Packaging Covenant has released a list of non-compliant signatories. This has changed the rating of some companies from a light tick to a ~. Namely Bevco, ET Browne, Fletchers Foods, Freedom Nutritional Products, McPherson's Consumer Products, Scott's, Snow Confectionery, Suntory Australia, Unibic, and Yakult. The ratings for Podravka and Sunny Queen have changed from a ~ to a light tick for being NPC signatories.
25	Yoghurt	Yakult		Yakult	JPN
The National Packaging Covenant has released a list of non-compliant signatories. This has changed the rating of some companies from a light tick to a ~. Namely Bevco, ET Browne, Fletchers Foods, Freedom Nutritional Products, McPherson's Consumer Products, Scott's, Snow Confectionery, Suntory Australia, Unibic, and Yakult. The ratings for Podravka and Sunny Queen have changed from a ~ to a light tick for being NPC signatories.
29	Fruit Drinks/Juice	Orchy		Bevco
The National Packaging Covenant has released a list of non-compliant signatories. This has changed the rating of some companies from a light tick to a ~. Namely Bevco, ET Browne, Fletchers Foods, Freedom Nutritional Products, McPherson's Consumer Products, Scott's, Snow Confectionery, Suntory Australia, Unibic, and Yakult. The ratings for Podravka and Sunny Queen have changed from a ~ to a light tick for being NPC signatories.
32	Canned Fish	Brunswick, Paramount		Freedom Nutritional Products
The National Packaging Covenant has released a list of non-compliant signatories. This has changed the rating of some companies from a light tick to a ~. Namely Bevco, ET Browne, Fletchers Foods, Freedom Nutritional Products, McPherson's Consumer Products, Scott's, Snow Confectionery, Suntory Australia, Unibic, and Yakult. The ratings for Podravka and Sunny Queen have changed from a ~ to a light tick for being NPC signatories.
33	Canned Meat/Meals	Podravka		Podravka	CRO
The National Packaging Covenant has released a list of non-compliant signatories. This has changed the rating of some companies from a light tick to a ~. Namely Bevco, ET Browne, Fletchers Foods, Freedom Nutritional Products, McPherson's Consumer Products, Scott's, Snow Confectionery, Suntory Australia, Unibic, and Yakult. The ratings for Podravka and Sunny Queen have changed from a ~ to a light tick for being NPC signatories.
36	Health Bars	Nice & Natural		Nice & Natural (Pacific Equity Partners)
36	Weight Loss	Fat Magnet, Fatblaster		Naturopathica
We have added praises to several companies for being included on PETA's Cruelty Free Shopping Guide. This changed the rating of some companies from a ~ to a full tick. Namely Bonne Bell, King of Shaves, Method, Naturopathica and Lifesource (Nads).
37	Health Foods	Freedom Foods, Norganic		Freedom Nutritional Products
The National Packaging Covenant has released a list of non-compliant signatories. This has changed the rating of some companies from a light tick to a ~. Namely Bevco, ET Browne, Fletchers Foods, Freedom Nutritional Products, McPherson's Consumer Products, Scott's, Snow Confectionery, Suntory Australia, Unibic, and Yakult. The ratings for Podravka and Sunny Queen have changed from a ~ to a light tick for being NPC signatories.
38	Garden Care	Confidor, Hortico, Yates		Yates (Orica)
38	Garden Care	Defender, ... , Scotts		Scotts Miracle-Gro	USA
The National Packaging Covenant has released a list of non-compliant signatories. This has changed the rating of some companies from a light tick to a ~. Namely Bevco, ET Browne, Fletchers Foods, Freedom Nutritional Products, McPherson's Consumer Products, Scott's, Snow Confectionery, Suntory Australia, Unibic, and Yakult. The ratings for Podravka and Sunny Queen have changed from a ~ to a light tick for being NPC signatories.
42	Multi-Purpose Cleaners	Selleys		Selleys (Orica)
42	Multi-Purpose Cleaners	Seventh Generation		Seventh Generation	USA
Seventh Generation's rating has changed from a ~ to a tick due to its outstanding palm oil policy.
42	Pest Control	Talon		Selleys (Orica)
42	Pest Control	Ratsak		Yates (Orica)
42	Multi-Purpose Cleaners	method		Method	USA
We have added praises to several companies for being included on PETA's Cruelty Free Shopping Guide. This changed the rating of some companies from a ~ to a full tick. Namely Bonne Bell, King of Shaves, Method, Naturopathica and Lifesource (Nads).
44	Specialty Cleaners	Selleys		Selleys (Orica)
46	Cosmetics	Smackers		Bonne Bell	USA
We have added praises to several companies for being included on PETA's Cruelty Free Shopping Guide. This changed the rating of some companies from a ~ to a full tick. Namely Bonne Bell, King of Shaves, Method, Naturopathica and Lifesource (Nads).
47	Bodywash/Shower Gel	Palmers		E.T. Browne	USA
The National Packaging Covenant has released a list of non-compliant signatories. This has changed the rating of some companies from a light tick to a ~. Namely Bevco, ET Browne, Fletchers Foods, Freedom Nutritional Products, McPherson's Consumer Products, Scott's, Snow Confectionery, Suntory Australia, Unibic, and Yakult. The ratings for Podravka and Sunny Queen have changed from a ~ to a light tick for being NPC signatories.
47	Cotton Buds/Balls	Dove, Swisspers		McPherson's
The National Packaging Covenant has released a list of non-compliant signatories. This has changed the rating of some companies from a light tick to a ~. Namely Bevco, ET Browne, Fletchers Foods, Freedom Nutritional Products, McPherson's Consumer Products, Scott's, Snow Confectionery, Suntory Australia, Unibic, and Yakult. The ratings for Podravka and Sunny Queen have changed from a ~ to a light tick for being NPC signatories.
48	Hairspray/Gel	Smackers		Bonne Bell	USA
We have added praises to several companies for being included on PETA's Cruelty Free Shopping Guide. This changed the rating of some companies from a ~ to a full tick. Namely Bonne Bell, King of Shaves, Method, Naturopathica and Lifesource (Nads).
48	Hand Wash	method		Method	USA
We have added praises to several companies for being included on PETA's Cruelty Free Shopping Guide. This changed the rating of some companies from a ~ to a full tick. Namely Bonne Bell, King of Shaves, Method, Naturopathica and Lifesource (Nads).
48	Digestive Care	Gastrohealth		Naturopathica
We have added praises to several companies for being included on PETA's Cruelty Free Shopping Guide. This changed the rating of some companies from a ~ to a full tick. Namely Bonne Bell, King of Shaves, Method, Naturopathica and Lifesource (Nads).
48	Hair Removal	Nads		Lifesource
We have added praises to several companies for being included on PETA's Cruelty Free Shopping Guide. This changed the rating of some companies from a ~ to a full tick. Namely Bonne Bell, King of Shaves, Method, Naturopathica and Lifesource (Nads).
49	Lip Care	Palmers		E.T. Browne	USA
The National Packaging Covenant has released a list of non-compliant signatories. This has changed the rating of some companies from a light tick to a ~. Namely Bevco, ET Browne, Fletchers Foods, Freedom Nutritional Products, McPherson's Consumer Products, Scott's, Snow Confectionery, Suntory Australia, Unibic, and Yakult. The ratings for Podravka and Sunny Queen have changed from a ~ to a light tick for being NPC signatories.
50	Shampoo	Smackers		Bonne Bell	USA
We have added praises to several companies for being included on PETA's Cruelty Free Shopping Guide. This changed the rating of some companies from a ~ to a full tick. Namely Bonne Bell, King of Shaves, Method, Naturopathica and Lifesource (Nads).
51	Shaving Gel/Foam	King of Shaves		King of Shaves	UK
We have added praises to several companies for being included on PETA's Cruelty Free Shopping Guide. This changed the rating of some companies from a ~ to a full tick. Namely Bonne Bell, King of Shaves, Method, Naturopathica and Lifesource (Nads).
52	Skin Care	Palmers		E.T. Browne	USA
The National Packaging Covenant has released a list of non-compliant signatories. This has changed the rating of some companies from a light tick to a ~. Namely Bevco, ET Browne, Fletchers Foods, Freedom Nutritional Products, McPherson's Consumer Products, Scott's, Snow Confectionery, Suntory Australia, Unibic, and Yakult. The ratings for Podravka and Sunny Queen have changed from a ~ to a light tick for being NPC signatories.
54	Nappies	Moltex Eco *		Moltex Baby-Hygiene (Candover)	UK
54	Nappies	Seventh Generation *		Seventh Generation	USA
Seventh Generation's rating has changed from a ~ to a tick due to its outstanding palm oil policy.
57	Condiments	Fletchers		Fletchers Foods
The National Packaging Covenant has released a list of non-compliant signatories. This has changed the rating of some companies from a light tick to a ~. Namely Bevco, ET Browne, Fletchers Foods, Freedom Nutritional Products, McPherson's Consumer Products, Scott's, Snow Confectionery, Suntory Australia, Unibic, and Yakult. The ratings for Podravka and Sunny Queen have changed from a ~ to a light tick for being NPC signatories.
59	Salad Dressing/Mayo	Norganic		Freedom Nutritional Products
The National Packaging Covenant has released a list of non-compliant signatories. This has changed the rating of some companies from a light tick to a ~. Namely Bevco, ET Browne, Fletchers Foods, Freedom Nutritional Products, McPherson's Consumer Products, Scott's, Snow Confectionery, Suntory Australia, Unibic, and Yakult. The ratings for Podravka and Sunny Queen have changed from a ~ to a light tick for being NPC signatories.
60	Biscuits/Crackers	Unibic, Weight Watchers		Unibic Australia
The National Packaging Covenant has released a list of non-compliant signatories. This has changed the rating of some companies from a light tick to a ~. Namely Bevco, ET Browne, Fletchers Foods, Freedom Nutritional Products, McPherson's Consumer Products, Scott's, Snow Confectionery, Suntory Australia, Unibic, and Yakult. The ratings for Podravka and Sunny Queen have changed from a ~ to a light tick for being NPC signatories.
64	Confectionery	Delights, Double D, Vical		Double D Products (Snow Confectionery)
The National Packaging Covenant has released a list of non-compliant signatories. This has changed the rating of some companies from a light tick to a ~. Namely Bevco, ET Browne, Fletchers Foods, Freedom Nutritional Products, McPherson's Consumer Products, Scott's, Snow Confectionery, Suntory Australia, Unibic, and Yakult. The ratings for Podravka and Sunny Queen have changed from a ~ to a light tick for being NPC signatories.
64	Lozenges, Mints & Gum	Snows Ice		Snow Confectionery
The National Packaging Covenant has released a list of non-compliant signatories. This has changed the rating of some companies from a light tick to a ~. Namely Bevco, ET Browne, Fletchers Foods, Freedom Nutritional Products, McPherson's Consumer Products, Scott's, Snow Confectionery, Suntory Australia, Unibic, and Yakult. The ratings for Podravka and Sunny Queen have changed from a ~ to a light tick for being NPC signatories.
68	Liqueur	Lena, Midori, ... , Suntory		Suntory	JPN
The National Packaging Covenant has released a list of non-compliant signatories. This has changed the rating of some companies from a light tick to a ~. Namely Bevco, ET Browne, Fletchers Foods, Freedom Nutritional Products, McPherson's Consumer Products, Scott's, Snow Confectionery, Suntory Australia, Unibic, and Yakult. The ratings for Podravka and Sunny Queen have changed from a ~ to a light tick for being NPC signatories.
70	Ready-to-Drink (White)	Midori		Suntory	JPN
The National Packaging Covenant has released a list of non-compliant signatories. This has changed the rating of some companies from a light tick to a ~. Namely Bevco, ET Browne, Fletchers Foods, Freedom Nutritional Products, McPherson's Consumer Products, Scott's, Snow Confectionery, Suntory Australia, Unibic, and Yakult. The ratings for Podravka and Sunny Queen have changed from a ~ to a light tick for being NPC signatories.

Print Guide Updates (2010 edition)

IMPORTANT UPDATES

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RECOMMENDED UPDATES

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