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UK Trade Envoy to Sri Lanka Lord Hannett of Everton (centre) is welcomed by The Body Shop Sri Lanka Director Kosala Wickramanayake (centre, right), alongside UK Deputy Trade Commissioner for South Asia Jaya Choraria, and British High Commission Colombo Head of Trade and Investment Asanthi Fernando at The Body Shop store in OGF Mall, Colombo
The Body Shop, the iconic British-born ethical beauty brand, recently welcomed UK Trade Envoy to Sri Lanka Lord Hannett of Everton to its store at One Galle Face (OGF) Mall during his official visit to the country.
The visit underscores the UK’s commitment to strengthening trade and investment relations with Sri Lanka, while highlighting the contributions of UK brands to the local economy.
Lord Hannett, accompanied by UK Deputy Trade Commissioner for South Asia Jaya Choraria and British High Commission Colombo Head of Trade and Investment Asanthi Fernando, was received by The Body Shop Sri Lanka Director Kosala Wickramanayake and the store team. The delegation experienced the brand’s signature ‘Happy Dance’ welcome before embarking on a store tour that showcased The Body Shop’s high-quality skincare, bodycare, and haircare products.
A key highlight of the visit was a stop at the in-store recycling hub, where Lord Hannett learned about the brand’s global Return, Recycle, Repeat (RRR) initiative. This program encourages customers to return used packaging for responsible recycling, reducing waste and promoting circularity.
“We are honoured to host Lord Hannett and his delegation,” said Wickramanayake. “This visit is a testament to the strong ties between the UK and Sri Lanka. For over a decade, The Body Shop has proudly served Sri Lankan consumers with products that are cruelty-free, sustainably sourced, and effective. Our commitment to ethical beauty and our RRR program reflects our dedication to a more sustainable future, and we are grateful for the support that enables us to contribute to the local economy and community.”
Lord Hannett’s visit to the store is part of a broader mission from 17-19 June, which included high-level discussions with Government officials on market access, business climate reforms, and bilateral export opportunities under the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
The visit to The Body Shop, a British brand founded by the visionary Dame Anita Roddick, serves as a powerful example of how UK businesses can successfully integrate into the Sri Lankan market while championing social and environmental justice.
