Endeavour Consumer Health
Healthcare
Formed in 2014 from the amalgamation of Symbion Consumer Products in Australia and the consumer division of EBOS Healthcare in New Zealand and Australia.

Overall

Owned NZL
Rating D
About the Ratings

Company Ownership

Endeavour Consumer CH Pty Ltd
AUS
EBOS Group Ltd
owns 100% of Endeavour Consumer CH Pty Ltd
NZL
Healthcare
Number 1 in combined pharmacy and hospital pharmaceutical wholesale distribution in Australia and New Zealand. Acquired Masterpet in 2011, Symbion Healthcare in 2013, Black Hawk Pet Care in 2014 and Red Seal in 2015. Merged its Chemmart business with Terry White Group in 2016.

Company Assessment

(Last updated Jun 2024)
Endeavour Consumer CH Pty Ltd
Praise
3/5 for packaging performance
This company received a packaging performance level of 3 (Advanced) in its 2024 APCO Annual Report. Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is a not-for-profit organisation leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia. Each year, APCO Members are required to submit an APCO Annual Report and Action Plan, which includes an overall performance level from 1 (Getting Started) to 5 (Beyond Best Practice).
Source: APCO (2024)
Information
Breaching advertising codes
This company has been criticised for offensive advertising. In 2007 the Advertising Standards Bureau upheld complaints about a tv ad by this company on the grounds that it breached advertising codes. The ad was subsequently discontinued or modified.
Breaching advertising codes
In 2014 and 2013 the Therapeutic Goods Administration's Complaints Resolution Panel upheld complaints about ads by this company on the grounds that they breached advertising codes. The Panel requested this company withdraw the ads and not to use representations in the ads again.
EBOS Group Ltd
Criticism
CDP Climate Change score of D
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 D.
Source: CDP (2023)
Modern Slavery disclosure quality
Human Rights Law Centre's 2022 report, "Broken Promises: Two years of corporate reporting under Australia's Modern Slavery Act", examines statements submitted to the Government's Modern Slavery Register by 92 companies sourcing from four sectors with known risks of modern slavery: garments from China, rubber gloves from Malaysia, seafood from Thailand and fresh produce from Australia. Modern slavery statements are analysed to see if they comply with the mandatory reporting requirements, identify or disclose obvious modern slavery risks, and demonstrate effective actions to address risks. This company's modern slavery disclosure statement received a rating in the 11-20% range. The average score was 44% and the highest score was 89%.
Information
Breaching advertising codes
In 2018 the Therapeutic Goods Administration's Complaints Resolution Panel upheld a complaint about an ad by Terry White Chemists on the grounds that it breached advertising codes. The ad was subsequently withdrawn.
Greenfleet supporter
This company works with the not-for-profit organisation Greenfleet to calculate and offset emissions from flights and their fleet of vehicles. This company has earned the Greenfleet Huon Award, for consistently offsetting emissions for five years and over.
Community support
EBOS has supported a number of community groups over the years. Follow the link for details.
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Company Details

Type:
Wholly-owned subsidiary
Founded:
2014
Subsidiaries:
Red Seal Natural Health Ltd
Tea, personal care and health supplement manufacturer
Founded in New Zealand in 1923 and family-owned until 1983. Owned by EBOS Group since 2015.

Contact Details

Address:
Level 7, 737 Bourke St, Docklands, VIC, 3008, Australia
Phone:
03 9918 5555
Website:
www.endeavourconsumer.com.au

Products / Brands

Endeavour Consumer Health
Faulding Medicinal Oils
Quitnits Lice Treatment
Red Seal
Herbal Fresh Toothpaste
Red Seal Soap
Red Seal Tea
Red Seal Toothpaste