Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Selling General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Selling General Administrative [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Total costs to implement restructuring initiatives
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Venezuelan special items
Venezuelan Special Items
Venezuelan Special Items
Impairment of Silpada goodwill and intangible asset
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures, Defined Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Pension Benefits U.S. Plans [Member]
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Pension Benefits Non-U.S. Plans [Member]
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income
Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost And Other Amounts Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income [Text Block]
Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost And Other Amounts Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Expected to be Recognized as Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost During Next Fiscal Year
Schedule of Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to be Recognized over Next Fiscal Year [Table Text Block]
Weighted-Average Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligations
Schedule Of Weighted-Average Assumptions Used To Determine Benefit Obligations [Text Block]
Schedule Of Weighted-Average Assumptions Used To Determine Benefit Obligations [Text Block]
Weighted-Average Assumptions Used to Determine Net Benefit Cost
Schedule Of Weighted-Average Assumptions Used To Determine Net Benefit Cost [Text Block]
Schedule Of Weighted-Average Assumptions Used To Determine Net Benefit Cost [Text Block]
Pension and Postretirement Plans Target and Weighted-Average Asset Allocations
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Hierarchy For Pension And Postretirement Assets
Schedule Of Fair Value Hierarchy For Pension And Postretirement Assets [Text Block]
Schedule Of Fair Value Hierarchy For Pension And Postretirement Assets [Text Block]
Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Balance For Our Level 3 Investments
Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Expected Benefit Payments
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates
Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]
Assets Held in Trust
Schedule Of Assets Held In Trust [Text Block]
Schedule Of Assets Held In Trust [Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Debt and Other Financing
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Effect on total of service and interest cost components, 1 percentage point increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Service and Interest Cost Components
Effect on total of service and interest cost components, 1 percentage point decrease
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Service and Interest Cost Components
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation, 1 percentage point increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation, 1 percentage point decrease
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Risk-free rate(1)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected term(2)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumption Expected Term
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumption Expected Term
Expected volatility(3)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Expected dividends(4)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Stock Option [Member]
Stock Option [Member]
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Schedule of Compensation Cost and Income Tax Benefit
Schedule Of Compensation Cost And Income Tax Benefit [Text Block]
Schedule Of Compensation Cost And Income Tax Benefit [Text Block]
Schedule of Weighted-Average Assumptions for Options Granted During Period
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Options Activity During Period
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Cash Proceeds, Tax Benefits, and Instrinsic Value Related to Options Exercised During Period
Schedule of Cash Proceeds Received from Share-based Payment Awards [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restricted Stock and Units Activity During Period
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Abstract
Fair Value Abstract
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
U.S. Pension and Postretirement Plans [Member]
U.S. Pension and Postretirement Plans [Member]
U.S. Pension and Postretirement Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets by Measurement [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets by Measurement [Axis]
Fair Value Plan Asset Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Plan Asset Measurement [Domain]
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan by Plan Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan by Plan Asset Categories [Axis]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Domestic Equity [Member]
Domestic Equity [Member]
Domestic Equity [Member]
International Equity [Member]
International Equity [Member]
International equity [Member]
Emerging Markets [Member]
Emerging Markets [Member]
Emerging Markets [Member]
Total Equity Securities [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Corporate Bonds [Member]
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Government Securities [Member]
US Government Debt Securities [Member]
Other Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Other Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Other Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Total Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Cash [Member]
Cash [Member]
Real Estate [Member]
Real Estate Funds [Member]
Other [Member]
Other plan assets [Member]
Other plan assets that do not fall into any of the other asset categories
Total Other Securities [Member]
Total Other Securities [Member]
Total Other Securities [Member]
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Net actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Gains (Losses)
Prior service credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Transition obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Transition Asset (Obligation)
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, by Type of Compensation, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan [Member]
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan [Member]
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan [Member]
Supplemental Life Plan [Member]
Supplemental Life Plan [Member]
Supplemental Life Plan [Member]
Maximum deferral of base salary
Maximum deferral of base salary
Maximum deferral of base salary
Maximum deferral of incentive compensation bonuses
Maximum deferral of incentive compensation bonuses
Maximum deferral of incentive compensation bonuses
Expenses associated with retirement programs
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities
Net periodic benefit costs
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Additional death benefits, minimum range
Additional death benefits, minimum range
Additional death benefits, minimum range
Additional death benefits, maximum range
Additional death benefits, maximum range
Additional death benefits, maximum range
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities) Classification
Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities Classification [Text Block]
Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities Classification [Text Block]
Income from Continuing Operations before Taxes
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Provision for Income Taxes
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Effective Tax Rate
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Amount of Unrecognized tax benefits
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
Tax Years Remaining
Summary of Income Tax Examinations [Table Text Block]
United States Postretirement Benefit Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Target Allocation, Equity securities, minimum
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Equity Securities, Range Minimum
Target Allocation, Equity securities, maximum
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Equity Securities, Range Maximum
Actual Allocation, Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities
Target Allocation, Debt securities, minimum
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Debt Securities, Range Minimum
Target Allocation, Debt securities, maximum
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Debt Securities, Range Maximum
Actual Allocation, Debt securities
Defined Benefit Plan, Debt Securities
Actual Allocation, Real Estate
Defined Benefit Plan, Real Estate
Target Allocation, Other, minimum
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Other, Range Minimum
Target Allocation, Other, maximum
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Other, Range Maximum
Actual Allocation, Other
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Plan Assets
Total
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite Life Trademarks [Member]
Indefinite Life Trademarks [Member]
Indefinite Life Trademarks [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Statement, Geographical [Axis]
Statement, Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
North America [Member]
North America [Member]
North America [Member]
Latin America [Member]
Latin America [Member]
Latin America [Member]
Central & Eastern Europe [Member]
Central & Eastern Europe [Member]
Central Eastern Europe [Member]
Western Europe, Middle East & Africa [Member]
Western Europe, Middle East & Africa [Member]
Western Europe Middle East Africa [Member]
Asia Pacific [Member]
Asia Pacific [Member]
Asia Pacific [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Trademarks [Member]
Trademarks [Member]
Silpada [Member]
Silpada [Member]
Silpada [Member]
Liz Earle [Member]
Liz Earle [Member]
Liz Earle Member
Acquisition of subsidiary
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price
Contingent consideration associated with potential additional payment
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Potential Cash Payment
Goodwill resulting from acquisition
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount
Intangible resulting from acquisition (Not Amortizable)
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Intangible Assets Not Amortizable
Intangibles resulting from acquisition (Amortizable)
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets
Estimated fair value of contingent consideration
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value
Average useful life of intangible asset
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life
Weighted average useful life of intangible asset
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Weighted Average Useful Life
Business Acquisition Fair Value Of Contingent Consideration
Business Acquisition Fair Value Of Contingent Consideration
Fair value of potential payments under the contingent consideration arrangement including cash and shares.
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Goodwill Impairment Loss After Tax
Goodwill Impairment Loss After Tax
Goodwill Impairment Loss After Tax
Silpada goodwill carrying value
Goodwill
Indefinite Lived Intangible Impairment Loss
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Indefinite Lived Intangible Impairment Loss After Tax
Indefinite Lived Intangible Impairment Loss After Tax
Indefinite Lived Intangible Impairment Loss After Tax
Silpada indefinite lived intangible asset carrying value
Indefinite-Lived Trademarks
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule Of Minimum Rental Commitments And Purchase Obligations
Schedule Of Minimum Rental Commitments And Purchase Obligations [Text Block]
Schedule Of Minimum Rental Commitments And Purchase Obligations [Text Block]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Amortization of prior service credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Amortization of actuarial losses
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Amortization of transition obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Transition Obligations (Assets)
Settlements/curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments
Other
Defined benefit plan other benefits recognized during period
Defined benefit plan other benefits recognized during period
Actuarial (gains) losses
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Prior service cost (credit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) Arising During Period, before Tax
Amortization of prior service credit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax
Amortization of actuarial losses
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax
Amortization of transition obligation
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Transition Asset (Obligation), Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax
Settlements/curtailments
Settlements and curtailments recognized in Other Comprehensive Income
Settlements and curtailments recognized in Other Comprehensive Income
Foreign currency changes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Foreign currency changes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax
Recognized in benefit cost and other comprehensive (income) loss
Recognized in benefit cost and other comprehensive (income) loss
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive (income) loss
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Line of Credit [Member]
Private Placement Notes [Member]
Private Placement Notes [Member]
Private Placement Notes [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Five Point One Two Five Percent Notes, Due January Two Thousand Eleven [Member]
Five Point One Two Five Percent Notes, Due January Two Thousand Eleven [Member]
Five Point One Two Five Percent Notes, Due January Two Thousand Eleven
Four Point Eight Percent Notes, Due March Two Thousand Thirteen [Member]
Four Point Eight Percent Notes Due March Two Thousand Thirteen [Member]
Five Point Eight Percent Notes, Due March Two Thousand Thirteen [Member]
Four Point Six Two Five Percent Notes, Due May Two Thousand Thirteen [Member]
Four Point Six Two Five Percent Notes, Due May Two Thousand Thirteen [Member]
Four Point Six Two Five Percent Notes, Due May Two Thousand Thirteen [Member]
Five Point Six Two Five Percent Notes, Due March Two Thousand Fourteen [Member]
Five Point Six Two Five Percent Notes, Due March Two Thousand Fourteen [Member]
Five Point Six Two Five Percent Notes, Due March Two Thousand Fourteen [Member]
Two Point Six Percent Notes, Due November Two Thousand Fifteen [Member]
Two Point Six Percent Notes, Due November Two Thousand Fifteen [Member]
Two Point Six Percent Notes, Due November Two Thousand Fifteen [Member]
Five Point Seven Five Percent Notes, Due March Two Thousand Eighteen [Member]
Five Point Seven Five Percent Notes, Due March Two Thousand Eighteen [Member]
Five Point Seven Five Percent Notes, Due March Two Thousand Eighteen [Member]
Four Point Two Percent Notes, Due July Two Thousand Eighteen [Member]
Four Point Two Percent Notes, Due July Two Thousand Eighteen [Member]
Four Point Two Percent Notes, Due July Two Thousand Eighteen [Member]
Six Point Five Percent Notes, Due March Two Thousand Nineteen [Member]
Six Point Five Percent Notes Due March Two Thousand Nineteen [Member]
Six Point Five Percent Notes Due March Two Thousand Ninteen [Member]
Four Point Zero Three Percent Notes, Due November Two Thousand Twenty [Member]
Four Point Zero Three Percent Notes, Due November Two Thousand Twenty [Member]
Four Point Zero Three Percent Notes, Due November Two Thousand Twenty [Member]
Four Point One Eight Percent Notes, Due November Two Thousand Twenty Two [Member]
Four Point One Eight Percent Notes, Due November Two Thousand Twenty Two [Member]
Four Point One Eight Percent Notes, Due November Two Thousand Twenty Two [Member]
Six Point Two Five Percent Notes, Due May Two Thousand Eighteen [Member]
Six Point Two Five Percent Notes, Due May Two Thousand Eighteen [Member]
Six Point Two Five Percent Notes, Due May Two Thousand Eighteen [Member]
December Thirteen, Two Thousand Eleven [Member]
December Thirteen, Two Thousand Eleven [Member]
December Thirteen Two Thousand Eleven [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets, Major Types of Trading Securities and Assets [Axis]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets, Major Types of Trading Securities and Assets [Axis]
Major Types of Trading Securities and Assets [Domain]
Major Types of Trading Securities and Assets [Domain]
Swap [Member]
Swap [Member]
Auction Market Preferred Securities, Stock Series [Axis]
Auction Market Preferred Securities, Stock Series [Axis]
Auction Market Preferred Securities, Stock Series, Title [Domain]
Auction Market Preferred Securities, Stock Series, Title [Domain]
Series A [Member]
Series A [Member]
Series B [Member]
Series B [Member]
Series C [Member]
Series C [Member]
Series C [Member]
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net
Average annual interest rates
Average annual interest rate on notes payable in short-term borrowings
Average annual interest rate on notes payable in short-term borrowings
Bank overdrafts
Bank Overdrafts
Obligations under capital leases
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent
Financing lease obligations
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Net Proceeds
Net unrealized gains on debt with fair value hedges
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives
Long-term debt to variable rates
Long-term debt to variable rates
Long-term debt to variable rates
Principal Amount of Debt
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Minimum compliance of interest coverage ratio, numerator
Minimum compliance of interest coverage ratio, numerator
Minimum compliance of interest coverage ratio, numerator
Minimum compliance of interest coverage ratio, denominator
Minimum compliance of interest coverage ratio, denominator
Minimum compliance of interest coverage ratio, denominator
Net proceeds used to repay outstanding debt
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Debt
Unamortized discount to face value
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Debt purchase price percentage of aggregate principal amount
Debt purchase price percentage of aggregate principal amount
Debt purchase price percentage of aggregate principal amount
Notes with call option exercised
Notes with call option exercised
Notes with call option exercised
Interest rate, stated percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt issued for cash
Debt issued for cash
Debt issued for cash
Revolving credit and competitive advance facility
Revolving credit and competitive advance facility
Revolving credit and competitive advance facility
Commercial Paper
Commercial Paper
Line of credit expired
Line of credit expired amount
Line of credit expired amount
Commercial Paper Program
Commercial Paper Program
Commercial Paper Program
Credit facility, interest rate terms
Line of Credit Facility, Revolving Credit, Description
Credit facility annual fee
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Amount
Revolving Line of Credit Incremental Principal Amount
Revolving Line of Credit Incremental Principal Amount
Revolving Line of Credit Incremental Principal Amount - possible increases
Increase in credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease) for Period, Net
Revolving credit and competitive advance facility outstanding
Revolving credit and competitive advance facility outstanding
Revolving credit and competitive advance facility outstanding
Letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Future Minimum Sublease Rentals, Sale Leaseback Transactions
Present Value of Future Minimum Lease Payments, Sale Leaseback Transactions
Percentage of Debt Hedged by Interest Rate Derivatives
Percentage of Debt Hedged by Interest Rate Derivatives
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Short and Long-term Debt
Schedule of Short and Long Term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Short and Long Term Debt [Table Text Block]
Annual Maturities of Long-Term Debt
Annual Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Text Block]
Annual Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Text Block]
Segment Reporting, Measurement Disclosures [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Axis]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Reporting Segment [Domain]
Segment [Domain]
Beauty [Member]
Beauty [Member]
Beauty [Member]
Fashion [Member]
Fashion [Member]
Fashion [Member]
Home [Member]
Home [Member]
Home [Member]
Net sales
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Other revenue
Other Revenue, Net
Total revenue
Revenues
Avon Japan [Member]
Avon Japan [Member]
Avon Japan [Member]
Health Care Business [Member]
Health Care Business [Member]
Health Care Business [Member]
Brazil [Member]
Brazil [Member]
Brazil [Member]
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements by Nature of Error [Axis]
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements by Nature of Error [Axis]
Nature of Error [Domain]
Nature of Error [Domain]
Out Of Period Reclassification From Discontinued Operations Impact [Member]
Out Of Period Reclassification From Discontinued Operations Impact [Member]
Out Of Period Reclassification From Discontinued Operations Impact [Member]
Out Of Period Reclassification From Discontinued Operations Adjusted [Member]
Out Of Period Reclassification From Discontinued Operations Adjusted [Member]
Out-of-Period Reclassification From Discontinued Operations Adjusted [Member]
Out of Period Reclassification From Continuing Operations Within Year Impact [Member] [Member]
Out of Period Reclassification From Continuing Operations Within Year Impact [Member] [Member]
Out of Period Reclassification From Continuing Operations That Impacted Prior Quarters of Current Years [Member]
Out of Period Reclassification From Continuing Operations Impact [Member]
Out of Period Reclassification From Continuing Operations Impact [Member]
Out of Period Reclassification From Continuing Operations Impact [Member]
Out Of Period Adjustment
Out Of Period Adjustment
Out-of-period adjustment
Out of Period Adjustment After Tax
Out of Period Adjustment After Tax
Out of Period Adjustment After Tax
Fair Value
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Treasury Locks [Member]
Treasury Locks [Member]
Treasury Locks [Member]
Net derivative losses at beginning of year, net of taxes of $7.9 and $10.1
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Reclassification of net gains to earnings, net of taxes of $2.1 and $2.2
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net
Net derivative losses at end of year, net of taxes of $5.8 and $7.9
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Effect
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Effect
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Effect
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Tax benefit realized for stock options exercised
Tax Benefit from Stock Options Exercised
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value
Financial Results of Operations by Quarter
Schedule of Results of Operations by Quarter [Text Block]
Schedule of Results of Operations by Quarter [Text Block]
Components Impacting Results of Operations
Schedule of Components Impacting Results of Operations [Text Block]
Schedule of Components Impacting Results of Operations [Text Block]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
$2.0 Billion Program [Member]
Two Billion Program [Member]
Two Billion Program [Member]
Stock Repurchase Program, Period in Force
Stock Repurchase Program, Period in Force
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Share repurchase program, term in years
Stock Repurchase Program Term
Stock Repurchase Program Term
Share repurchase program, authorization limit
Treasury Stock Repurchase Authorization
Treasury Stock Repurchase Authorization
Share repurchase program, shares repurchased
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Share repurchase program, price paid
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Silpada and Liz Earle [Member]
Silpada and Liz Earle [Member]
Silpada and Liz Earle [Member]
Pro forma Revenue Results including Acquisitions
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Pro forma Operating Profit Results including Acquisitions
Business Acquisitions Pro Forma Operating Profit Results
Business Acquisitions Pro Forma Operating Profit Results
Pro forma Income from continuing operations, net of tax Results including Acquisitions
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Changes in Accounting and Extraordinary Items, Net of Tax
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Schedule of Quantifying Prior Year Misstatement Corrected in Current Year Financial Statements [Table]
Schedule of Quantifying Prior Year Misstatement Corrected in Current Year Financial Statements [Table]
Out Of Period Reclassification From Sale Maturity and Collections of Investment [Member]
Out Of Period Reclassification From Sale Maturity and Collections of Investment [Member]
Out-of-Period Reclassification From Sale Maturity and Collections of Investment [Member]
Statement of Income [Axis]
Statement of Income [Axis]
Statement of Income [Axis]
Out Of Period Reclassification From Selling, General and Administrative to Other Revenue [Member]
Out Of Period Reclassification From Selling, General and Administrative to Other Revenue [Member]
Out Of Period Reclassification From Selling, General and Administrative to Other Revenue [Member]
Revisions and Out-of-Period Items
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements [Line Items]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Disclosure Items [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Disclosure Items [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Carrying Amount [Member]
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Available-for-sale securities, Fair Value Disclosure
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure
Grantor trust cash and cash equivalents
Grantor Trust Cash And Cash Equivalents Fair Value Disclosure
Grantor Trust Cash And Cash Equivalents Fair Value Disclosure
Short term investments
Short-term Investments
Debt maturing within one year
Short-term Debt, Fair Value
Long-term debt, net of related discount or premium
Long Term Debt Net Of Related Discount Or Premium Fair Value Disclosure
Long Term Debt Net Of Related Discount Or Premium Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign exchange forward contracts
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Interest-rate swap agreements
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Description Of The Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies
Business Description And Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Intercompany Foreign Currency Balance by Description [Axis]
Intercompany Foreign Currency Balance by Description [Axis]
Intercompany Foreign Currency Balance, Name [Domain]
Intercompany Foreign Currency Balance, Name [Domain]
Venezuela Currency [Member]
Venezuela Currency [Member]
Venezuela Currency [Member]
Business
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use Of Estimates Policy [Text Block]
Use Of Estimates Policy [Text Block]
Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other Revenue
Other Revenue Policy [Text Block]
Other Revenue Policy [Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Prepaid Brochure Costs
Prepaid Brochure Costs Policy [Text Block]
Prepaid Brochure Costs Policy [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred Software
Deferred Software Policy [Text Block]
Deferred Software Policy [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Financial Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Uncertain Tax Positions
Income Tax Uncertainties, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Shipping and Handling
Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Net Brochure Costs
Brochure Costs And Income Policy [Text Block]
Brochure Costs And Income Policy [Text Block]
Research and Development
Research, Development, and Computer Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share-based Compensation
Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Restructuring Reserves
Restructuring Reserves Policy [Text Block]
Restructuring Reserves Policy [Text Block]
Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revisions
Reclassifications Policy [Text Block]
Reclassifications Policy [Text Block]
Out Of Period Items
Out Of Period Items [Policy Text Block]
Out-of-period items
Earnings per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Parent [Member]
Parent [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings, Appropriated [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Balance, shares
Shares, Issued
Comprehensive income:
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Changes in available-for-sale securities, net of taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Amortization of unrecognized actuarial losses and prior service credit, net of taxes
Other Comprehensive Income Amortization Of Unrecognized Actuarial Losses Prior Service Credit And Transition Obligation Net Of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income Amortization Of Unrecognized Actuarial Losses Prior Service Credit And Transition Obligation Net Of Tax
Net actuarial gains/losses and prior service cost arising during year, net of taxes
Other Comprehensive Income Net Acturial Gains And Prior Service Cost Arising During Period Net Of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income Net Actuarial Gains And Prior Service Cost Arising During Period Net Of Tax
Sale of Avon Japan, net of taxes
Amount realized due to the sale of foreign subsidiary
Amount realized due to the sale of foreign subsidiary
Net derivative losses on cash flow hedges, net of taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Total comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Dividends
Dividends, Cash
Exercise / vesting and expense of share-based compensation, value
Exercise Vesting And Expense Of Share Based Compensation
Value of common and/or treasury stock issued during the period as a result of any share-based compensation plan recorded above par value. Also includes total compensation cost recognized in the income statement for share-based employee compensation awards.
Exercise / vesting and expense of share-based compensation, shares
Exercise Vesting And ExpenseOfShare Based Compensation Common Stock Shares
Number of shares issued during the period as a result of any share-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
Repurchase of common stock, value
Repurchase of common stock, shares
Purchases and sales of noncontrolling interests, net of dividends paid
Noncontrolling Interest Purchases And Sales Net Of Dividends
Net increase (decrease) in balance of noncontrolling interest in the subsidiary, excluding foreign currency translation adjustments, during the reporting period.
Income tax benefits - stock transactions
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Shareholders' Equity at Period End
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Balance, shares
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Shareholders' Equity at Period Start
Maturities, 2012
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Maturities, 2013
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Maturities, 2014
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Maturities, 2015
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Maturities, 2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Maturities, After 2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Total Maturities
Maturities of Long-Term Debt, Including Unamortized Discounts and Premiums and Excluding the Adjustments for Debt with Fair Value Hedges
Maturities of Long-Term Debt, Including Unamortized Discounts and Premiums and Excluding the Adjustments for Debt with Fair Value Hedges
Share-Based Compensation Plans
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation cost for stock options, stock appreciation rights, and restricted stock units
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Total income tax benefit recognized for share-based arrangements
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Income Statement [Abstract]
Total revenue
Costs, expenses and other:
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Cost of sales
Cost of Revenue
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Impairment of goodwill and intangible asset
Operating profit
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Other expense, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total other expenses
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income from continuing operations, before taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income from continuing operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Discontinued operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net income attributable to Avon
Earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Basic from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Basic attributable to Avon
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Diluted from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Diluted attributable to Avon
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Rate of compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Rate Of Compensation Increase, Low End Of Range
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Determining Net Benefit Cost, Rate Of Compensation Increase, Low End Of Range
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Determining Net Benefit Cost, Rate Of Compensation Increase, Low End Of Range
Rate Of Compensation Increase, High End Of Range
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Determining Net Benefit Cost, Rate Of Compensation Increase, High End Of Range
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Determining Net Benefit Cost, Rate Of Compensation Increase, High End Of Range
Rate of return on assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Statutory federal rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
State and local taxes, net of federal tax benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes
Taxes on foreign income, including translation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential
Audit settlments, statute expirations, and amended returns
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlements
Net change in valuation allowances
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Venezuela devaluation and highly inflationary accounting
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Devaluation Highly Inflationary
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Devaluation Highly Inflationary
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations
Components of Inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Components of Prepaid Expenses and Other
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Components of Other Assets
Schedule of Other Assets, Noncurrent [Table Text Block]
Outstanding, beginning balance, in shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Granted, in shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Exercised, in shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Forfeited, in shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Expired, in shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period
Outstanding, ending balance, in shares
Exercisable, ending balance, in shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Outstanding, beginning balance, weighted-average exercise price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted, weighted-average exercise price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised, weighted-average exercise price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Forfeited, weighted-average exercise price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Expired, weighted-average exercise price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, ending balance, weighted-average exercise price
Exercisable, ending balance, weighted-average exercise price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, ending balance, weighted-average contractual term, years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding, exercisable, weighted-average contractual term, years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding, ending balance, aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Exercisable, ending balance, aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Description of the Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Total Revenue & Operating Profit by Reporting Segment
Reconciliation Of Revenue And Operating Profit Loss From Segments To Consolidated Text Block
Reconciliation Of Revenue And Operating Profit (Loss) From Segments To Consolidated Text Block
Total Assets
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Capital Expenditures
Schedule Of Capital Expenditures By Segment [Text Block]
Schedule Of Capital Expenditures By Segment [Text Block]
Depreciation and Amortization
Schedule Of Depreciation And Amortization By Segment [Text Block]
Schedule Of Depreciation And Amortization By Segment [Text Block]
Total Revenue by Major Country
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Long-Lived Assets by Major Country
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block]
Revenue by Product Category
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]
Prepaid expenses and other
Prepaid expenses and other
Prepaid expenses and other
Other assets
Deferred Tax Assets Other Assets
Deferred Tax Assets Other Assets
Total deferred tax assets
Total Deferred Tax Assets
Total Deferred Tax Assets
Income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities Income Taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities Income Taxes
Long-term income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities Long Term Income Taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities Long Term Income Taxes
Total deferred tax liabilities
Total Deferred Tax Liabilities
Total Deferred Tax Liabilities
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net
Contingencies Abstract
CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]
Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis]
Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Assessment for 2002 [Member]
Assessment for 2002 [Member]
Assessment for 2002 [Member]
Assessment of contingencies, including penalties and accruing interest, reduced
Assessment of contingencies, including penalties and accruing interest, reduced
Assessment of contingencies, including penalties and accruing interest, reduced
Assessment Of Contingencies, Prior to Reductions
Assessment Of Contingencies, Prior to Reductions
Assessment Of Contingencies, Prior to Reductions
Losses Amortized to Interest Expense in Five Years [Member]
Losses Amortized to Interest Expense in Five Years [Member]
Losses Amortized to Interest Expense in Five Years [Member]
Losses Amortized to Interest Expense in Ten Years [Member]
Losses Amortized to Interest Expense in Ten Years [Member]
Losses Amortized to Interest Expense in Ten Years [Member]
Avon Japan [Member]
Discontinued Operation or Asset Disposal [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Interest Rate Swap Agreements [Member]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
2005 Lock Agreement [Member]
Two Thousand And Five Lock Agreement [Member]
Two Thousand And Five Lock Agreement [Member]
2003 Lock Agreement [Member]
Two Thousand And Three Lock Agreement [Member]
Two Thousand And Three Lock Agreement [Member]
2007 Lock Agreement [Member]
Two Thousand And Seven Lock Agreement [Member]
Two Thousand And Seven Lock Agreement [Member]
Foreign Exchange and Interest Rate Agreements [Member]
Foreign Exchange and Other Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]
Other Expense [Member]
Other Expense [Member]
Intercompany Loans [Member]
Intercompany Loans [Member]
Intercompany Loans [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Axis]
Extinguishment of Debt [Axis]
Extinguishment of Debt, Type [Domain]
Extinguishment of Debt, Type [Domain]
2013 Notes [Member]
Two Thousand Thirteen Notes [Member]
Notes Due Two Thousand And Thirteen [Member]
2018 Notes [Member]
Two Thousand Eighteen Notes [Member]
Notes Due Two Thousand And Eighteen [Member]
Long-term Debt [Member]
Long-term Debt [Member]
Five Year Notes Payable Issued in January 2006 [Member]
Five Year Notes Payable Issued In January 2006 [Member]
Five Year Notes Payable Issued In January Two Thousand And Six [Member]
Minimum cumulative rate percentage of fair value derivative to qualify as highly effective derivative instrument
Minimum Cumulative Rate Percentage of Fair Value Derivative to Qualify as Highly Effective Derivative Instrument
Minimum Cumulative Rate Percentage of Fair Value Derivative to Qualify as Highly Effective Derivative Instrument
Maximum cumulative rate percentage of fair value derivative to qualify as highly effective derivative instrument
Maximum Cumulative Rate Percentage of Fair Value Derivative to Qualify as Highly Effective Derivative Instrument
Maximum Cumulative Rate Percentage of Fair Value Derivative to Qualify as Highly Effective Derivative Instrument
Percentage of long-term, fixed-rate borrowings converted to variable interest rate instruments using interest rate swaps
Total exposure to floating rate interest rates
Total exposure to floating rate interest rates
Total exposure to floating rate interest rates
Notional amount of interest-rate swap agreements designated as fair value hedges of fixed rate debt
Notional Amount of Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Derivatives
Unrealized gains on interest-rate swap agreements
Deferred Gain (Loss) on Discontinuation of Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge
Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedges Recognized in Earnings
Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedges Recognized in Earnings
Notional amount of interest-rate swap agreements not designated as fair value hedges of fixed rate debt
Notional Amount of Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Ineffectiveness
Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Ineffectiveness
Notional amounts of derivative contracts
Derivative, Notional Amount
Gain recorded in other expense from interest rate swap agreements not designated as hedges
Gain from Hedged Firm Commitment Not Qualifying as Fair Value Hedge
Hedge loss reclassified to interest expense
Cash Flow Hedge Loss Reclassified to Interest Expense
Hedge gains reclassified to other expense
Cash Flow Hedge Gain Reclassified to Other Expense
Principal amount of debt
Interest rate on debt instrument
Gain (Loss) in other expense from undesignated foreign currency exchange contracts
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Gain (Loss) related to intercompany transactions for foreign currency change
Adjustment for Long-term Intercompany Transactions, Gross of Tax
Unamortized losses included in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax
Unamortized Losses Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax
Unamortized Losses Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax
Unamortized losses included in accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax
Unamortized Losses Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Before Tax
Unamortized Losses Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Before Tax
Notional amounts of foreign currency exchange contracts
Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivative Purchase Contracts
Net losses on derivative hedges expected to be reclassified from AOCI to earnings
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Effective loss on foreign-currency denominated debt recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income
Derivative Instruments, Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion
Loss written-off resulting from non-performance of counterparties
Loss Written Off Resulting from Non-Performance of the Counterparties
Loss Written Off Resulting from Non-Performance of the Counterparties
United States
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Income from continuing operations, before taxes
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring Reserve by Type [Axis]
Restructuring Reserve by Type [Axis]
Restructuring Reserve by Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Restructuring Reserve by Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Currency Translation Adjustment Write Offs [Member]
Currency Translation Adjustment Write Offs [Member]
Contract Terminations / Other [Member]
Contract Termination [Member]
Employee Related Costs [Member]
Employee-Related Costs [Member]
Asset Write Offs [Member]
Asset Write Offs [Member]
Inventory Write Offs [Member]
Inventory Write Offs [Member]
Charges incurred to date
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Charges to be incurred on approved initiatives
Future Restructuring And Related Cost Approved
Future Restructuring And Related Cost Approved
Total expected charges on approved initiatives
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Comprehensive income:
Schedule Components Of Comprehensive Income
Schedule Components Of Comprehensive Income
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Foreign [Member]
Foreign Country [Member]
Net increase in valuation allowance
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change, Lower Bound
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change, Lower Bound
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change, Upper Bound
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change, Upper Bound
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Not Subject to Expiration
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Not Subject to Expiration
Foreign tax loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates
Foreign tax loss carryforwards expiring between 2011 and 2025
Foreign Tax Loss Carryforwards Expiration Amount
Foreign Tax Loss Carryforwards Expiration Amount
Foreign tax loss carryforwards which do not expire
Foreign Tax Loss Carryforwards Which Do Not Expire
Foreign Tax Loss Carryforwards Which Do Not Expire
Minimum tax credit carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Alternative Minimum Tax
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, General Business
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, General Business
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign
Business tax credit carryforwards
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Capital loss carryforwards, expiration dates
Capital Loss Carryforwards Expiration Dates
Capital Loss Carryforwards Expiration Dates
Foreign tax credit carryforwards, expiration dates
Tax Credit Carryforward, Expiration Dates
Total gross unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Accrued interest and penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Expense for interest and penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense
Anticipated decrease in total unrecognized tax benefits
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts
Schedule Of Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure Table [Text Block]
Schedule Of Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure Table [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Current Assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash, including cash equivalents of $623.7 and $572.0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Accounts receivable (less allowances of $174.5 and $232.0)
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses and other
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Current assets of discontinued operations
Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment, at cost
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross [Abstract]
Land
Land
Buildings and improvements
Buildings and Improvements, Gross
Equipment
Machinery and Equipment, Gross
Property, plant and equipment, at cost
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, net, total
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Other intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current Liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Debt maturing within one year
Debt, Current
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued compensation
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Other accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Sales and taxes other than income
Sales and taxes other than income
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred through that date and payable for sales and use taxes (including value added tax), payroll, excise, real, property and other taxes. For classified balance sheets, used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer); for unclassified balance sheets, used to reflect the total liabilities (regardless of due date).
Income taxes
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Current liabilities of discontinued operations
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Employee benefit plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Long-term income taxes
Taxes Payable Noncurrent
Represents the noncurrent portion of deferred tax liabilities and the noncurrent portion of the amount recognized for uncertain tax positions as of the balance sheet date.
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 14 and 16)
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Common stock, par value $.25 - authorized 1,500 shares; Issued 744.9 and 743.3 shares
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Treasury stock, at cost (314.1 and 313.8 shares)
Treasury Stock, Value
Total Avon shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total shareholders' equity
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Operating profit
Income (loss) from continuing operations, before tax
Income from continuing operations, net of tax
Basic
Diluted
Total assets of discontinued operations [Member]
Total assets of discontinued operations [Member]
Total Assets Of Discontinued Operations [Member]
Total assets of continuing operations [Member]
Total Assets Of Continuing Operations [Member]
Global and other [Member]
Global and Other [Member]
Global And Other [Member]
Total Assets
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Schedule of Subsequent Events [Table Text Block]
Beginning balance
Actual return on plan assets held
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Still Held
Foreign currency changes
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets
Ending balance
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Pension and postretirement adjustment, net of taxes of $252.9 and $220.9
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Net derivative losses from cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $5.8 and $7.9
Total
Pension and postretirement adjustment, tax
Other Comprehensive Income Amortization Of Defined Benefit Plan Net Prior Service Cost Recognized In Net Periodic Pension Cost Tax Expense Benefit
Other Comprehensive Income Amortization Of Defined Benefit Plan Net Prior Service Cost Recognized In Net Periodic Pension Cost Tax Expense Benefit
Net derivative losses from cash flow hedges, tax
Other Comprehensive Income Derivatives Qualifying As Hedges Tax Expense Benefit
Other Comprehensive Income Derivatives Qualifying As Hedges Tax Expense Benefit
Total from operations [Member]
Total from Operations [Member]
Total From Operations [Member]
United States [Member]
United States [Member]
United States [Member]
All other [Member]
All other [Member]
All Other [Member]
Revenues
Minimum percentage rate of revenues of consolidated total revenues to become a major country
Minimum Percentage Rate of Revenues of Consolidated Total Revenues to Become a Major Country
Minimum Percentage Rate of Revenues of Consolidated Total Revenues to Become a Major Country
Total Revenue
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment
Operating Profit (Loss)
Segment Reporting Information Operating Profit (Loss) By Segment
Reconciliation of the total of the reportable segments' measures of profit or loss to the entity's consolidated income or loss from operations.
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Rate of compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Rate Of Compensation Increase Low End Of Range
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Determining Benefit Obligation Rate Of Compensation Increase Low End Of Range
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Determining Benefit Obligation, Rate Of Compensation Increase, Low End Of Range
Rate Of Compensation Increase, High End Of Range
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Determining Benefit Obligation, Rate Of Compensation Increase, High End Of Range
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Determining Benefit Obligation Rate Of Compensation Increase High End Of Range
2012
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year One
2013
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Two
2014
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Three
2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Four
2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Five
2017 - 2021
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Available-for-sale Securities [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure
Derivative Assets
Derivative Assets
Total Assets
Fair Value Measured On Recurring Basis Assets
Fair Value Measured On Recurring Basis Assets
Derivative Liabilities
Total Liabilities
Fair Value Measured On Recurring Basis Liabilities
Fair Value Measured On Recurring Basis Liabilities
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Member]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Allowance for Sales Returns [Member]
Allowance for Sales Returns [Member]
Allowance for Inventory Obsolescence [Member]
Allowance for Inventory Obsolescence [Member]
Allowance for Inventory Obsolescence [Member]
Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance [Member]
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Balance at Beginning of Period
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Charged to Costs and Expenses
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Charged to Revenue
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts
Deductions
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Balance at End of Period
Component of Other Expense, Nonoperating [Axis]
Component of Other Expense, Nonoperating [Axis]
Component of Other Expense, Nonoperating, Name [Domain]
Component of Other Expense, Nonoperating, Name [Domain]
Deferred Brochure Costs [Member]
Deferred Brochure Costs [Member]
Deferred Brochure Costs [Member]
Paper Supply [Member]
Paper Supply [Member]
Paper Supply [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Land and Building [Member]
Land and Building [Member]
Land Improvements [Member]
Land Improvements [Member]
Building [Member]
Building [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Office Equipment [Member]
Office Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other Types [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other Types [Member]
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Minimum Venezuela currency exchange rate
Minimum Venezuela currency exchange rate
Official Venezuela exchange rate prior to January 11, 2010
Minimum Venezuela currency exchange rate
Maximum Venezuela currency exchange rate for non essential goods and services
Current official Venezuela non-essentials exchange rate
Maximum Venezuela currency exchange rate for essential goods
Maximum Venezuela currency exchange rate for essential goods
Current official essential goods Venezuela exchange rate
Exchange rate net charges on other expense, net
Exchange rate net charges on other expense, net
Impact of accounting for our Venezuela operations under highly inflationary accounting recorded in other expense, net.
Exchange rate net charges on income taxes
Exchange rate net charges on income taxes
Impact of accounting for our Venezuela operations under highly inflationary accounting recorded in income taxes
Prepaid expenses and other
Estimated useful lives
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives
Estimated useful lives, minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum
Estimated useful lives, maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum
Estimated useful life
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Maximum
Capitalized interest
Interest Costs, Capitalized During Period
Deferred software
Capitalized Computer Software, Net
Undistributed income of subsidiaries
Undistributed Income Of Subsidiaries
Undistributed Income Of Subsidiaries
Shipping and handling costs
Shipping, Handling and Transportation Costs
Advertising costs
Advertising Expense
Brochure Costs
Brochure Costs
Brochure Costs
Brochure income
Brochure Income
Brochure Income
Research and development costs
Research and Development Expense
Antidilutive stock options excluded from diluted earnings per share
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Long-Lived Assets
Long-Lived Assets
Minimum percentage rate of long-lived assets to consolidated long-lived assets to become major country
Minimum Percentage Rate of Long-Lived Assets to Consolidated Long-Lived Assets to Become Major Country
Minimum Percentage Rate of Long-Lived Assets to Consolidated Long-Lived Assets to Become Major Country
Balance at December 31, 2010
Impairment
Adjustments
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Foreign exchange
Goodwill, Other Changes
Balance at December 31, 2011
Zero Point Nine Three To Twelve Point Six Percent Due Through Two Thousand And Fifteen [Member]
Zero Point Nine Three To Twelve Point Six Percent Due Through Two Thousand And Fifteen [Member]
Zero Point Nine Three To Twelve Point Six Percent Due Through Two Thousand And Fifteen [Member]
Notes payable
Notes Payable, Current
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Total
Notes and Loans Payable, Current
Notes
Notes Payable, Noncurrent
Senior Notes
Senior Notes, Noncurrent
Other
Other Long-term Debt
Total long-term debt
Long-term Debt
Adjustment for debt with fair value hedges
Adjustment for debt with fair value hedges
Adjustment for debt with fair value hedges
Less current portion
Total
Interest rate, stated percentage, minimum
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum
Interest rate, stated percentage, maximum
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block]
Restructuring Initiatives
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value of All Derivative Contracts
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Impact of Cash Flow Hedges on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Schedule of Impact of Cash Flow Hedges on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Text Block]
Schedule of Impact of Cash Flow Hedges on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Dividend rate payable in future
Dividends Payable, Amount Per Share
Rate of dividend paid per share
Rate of dividend paid per share
Rate of dividend paid per share
China [Member]
China [Member]
China [Member]
Total Capital Expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Discontinued operations, net of tax
Income from continuing operations
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation
Depreciation
Amortization
Amortization
Provision for doubtful accounts
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Provision for obsolescence
Inventory Write-down
Share-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Foreign exchange losses (gains)
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Charge for Venezuelan monetary assets and liabilities
Charges For Venezuelan Monetary Assets And Liabilities
Charges For Venezuelan Monetary Assets And Liabilities
Other
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Income and other taxes
Increase Decrease In Income And Other Taxes
The net change during the period in the amount of cash payments due to taxing authorities for taxes that are based on the reporting entity's earnings, sales and use taxes, payroll and other taxes.
Noncurrent assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Capital expenditures
Disposal of assets
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets
Acquisitions and other investing activities
Acquisitions And Other Investing Activities
The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase, and other investing activities.
Proceeds from sale of investments
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments
Purchases of investments
Payments to Acquire Investments
Net cash used by investing activities of continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Cash dividends
Payments of Dividends
Debt, net (maturities of three months or less)
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt
Proceeds from debt
Proceeds from Other Debt
Repayment of debt
Repayments of Other Debt
Proceeds from exercise of stock options