Pharmaceuticals, healthcare and cosmetic products manufacturer
Family owned for 99 years, until 1988 when it was acquired by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. of Osaka, Japan.
Company Ownership
Mentholatum Company, Inc.
USA
Rohto Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
owns 100% of Mentholatum Company, Inc.
JPN
Pharmaceuticals manufacturer
Founded in Japan in 1899.
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(Last updated Apr 2025)
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Mentholatum Company, Inc.
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Modern Slavery statement
California, the UK and Australia have all enacted legislation requiring companies operating within their borders to disclose their efforts to eradicate modern slavery from their operations and supply chains. Follow the link to see this company's disclosure statement.
Source: company website
(2020)
Rohto Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
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CDP Climate Change score of C
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change score of C.
Source: CDP
(2023)
CDP Water Security score of C
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to manage and govern freshwater resources. Responding companies are scored on six key metrics: transparency; governance & strategy; measuring & monitoring; risk assessment; targets & goals; and value chain engagement. This company received a CDP Water Security score of C.
Source: CDP
(2023)
Medium ESG Risk
Sustainalytics, a top ESG research firm, evaluates environmental, social, and governance risks for over 16,000 companies. Its ESG Risk Rating reflects how much risk a company faces in its industry and how well it manages those risks. The final score includes both unmanaged and unmanageable risks, and companies are rated on a scale from negligible (0-10) to severe (40+). This company received an ESG Risk Rating of 28.9, placing it in the "medium risk" category (retrieved April 2025).
Source: Sustainalytics
(2025)
Company Details
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Wholly-owned subsidiary
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Products / Brands
Mentholatum Australasia
Alpha Keri
Skin Care
Deep Heat
Topical Pain Relief
Ice Gel
Topical Pain Relief
Laxettes
Laxatives
Natural Instinct
Shampoo
Natural Instinct
Body Wash
Natural Instinct
Hand Wash/Sanitiser
Natural Instinct
Skin Care
Natural Instinct
Sunscreen
Oxy
Skin Care
Propovir
Lip Care