| **DIVESTITURES - Schedule of Net Sales of Divested Business (Details) - Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations - USD ($) $ in Millions** | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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| Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements Business                                                                                                                        |           |           |   |   |
| **Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]**                                  |           |           |   |   |
| Net sales                                                                                                                                                          | $ 0            | $ 54           | $ 38 | $ 112 |
| Argentina Business                                                                                                                                                 |           |           |   |   |
| **Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]**                                  |           |           |   |   |
| Net sales                                                                                                                                                          |           | $ 47           |   | $ 80 |

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Amount of revenue attributable to disposal group, including, but not limited to, discontinued operation.
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