A major retail chain in Norway halted the sale of all “products originating from settlements in occupied territories,” including Ahava cosmetics.
The Norwegian pharmaceutical chain Vita, which has 160 stores throughout Norway, made the announcement March 30. Vita has been the main retailer of Ahava products in Norway.
The Vita decision comes after a period of active lobbying from the Norwegian People’s Aid and the Norwegian employees’ union.
The flagship London branch of Ahava cosmetics closed last September, citing biweekly demonstrations that hurt its profits. — jta