Disinfectant brand apologises after ‘toxic men’ advert backfires in China

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The Guardian - UK 5 hours ago • theguardian.com

Dettol apologises after ‘toxic men’ advert sparks backlash in China

British disinfectant brand withdraws advert about a man’s efforts to find a ‘clean and untouched’ womanThe British hygiene brand Dettol has apologised after an advertisement released in China, which it said was intended…

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Al Jazeera (EN) - All 9 hours ago • aljazeera.com

Disinfectant brand apologises after ‘toxic men’ advert backfires in China

Dettol has apologised after an advert in China intended to challenge sexism was accused of reinforcing it.

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