Dettol apologises after ad to clean up 'toxic men' backfires in China
Dettol faced backlash for an advert in China that attempted to critique sexism but instead sparked outrage for objectifying women. The company has since apologized, stating, 'We recognize that it has offended many people, especially women.' Dettol has removed the advert and will review its content moderation processes to prevent future missteps.
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Published 23 Jun 2026, 08:05 UTC · Updated 23 Jun 2026, 08:40 UTC
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