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Thu 01 Jan 2007600 jobs at risk in Procter and Gamble cosmetics factoryThe fate of about 600 jobs at the Procter and Gamble plant in Co Tipperary hang in the balance with a major decision expected on future production at the plant in the coming weeks.The company is currently undertaking an assessment of its Irish and European and global operations with the view to possibly ceasing production at one of its plants, a review which is expected to be completed by March.