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29-May-2009 - Consumer packaging company Rexam has used its latest innovations to develop packaging for the luxury brands Pucci and Dior.
29-May-2009 - Soap, deodorant and antibacterial developers will be intrigued to know that US scientists have discovered a greater variety of skin bacteria than previously documented.
29-May-2009 - Sustainable and ethical ingredient sourcing should become easier with grants awarded by the Union for Ethical BioTrade.
29-May-2009 - The vast majority of manufacturers have not tackled the issue of sustainable packaging, according to a survey of brand owners.
28-May-2009 - The removal of parabens by some cosmetic manufacturers is a reaction to “outrageous claims” made by the media and pressure from non-governmental organisations (NGOs), not consumer pressure, according to Dene...
28-May-2009 - ESS Technologies has developed a machine combination for packing and palletizing to help manufacturers save both time and space.
28-May-2009 - Functional ingredients, fragrance and flavour supplier Frutarom has reported a decrease in sales and net income for the quarter but confirms growth plans.
28-May-2009 - German scientists say they have developed a new, more efficient means of reproducing skin cells for use in cosmetics testing.
28-May-2009 - Switzerland-based company Mibelle Biochemistry, has announced the appointment of Vincent Briffaut as sales manager in France.
28-May-2009 - According to Mintel, ‘extreme ethical’ is set to be a major cosmetics trend for 2009, with many cosmetics companies seeking to become advocates for social change.
28-May-2009 - German specialty chemicals firm Cognis has posted a net loss of €33m for the first quarter following a sharp drop in turnover.
27-May-2009 - The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC) and 40 other charitable organizations have delivered a letter to Johnson & Johnson (J&J) calling for the removal of ‘toxic’ ingredients from its products....
27-May-2009 - The industry must change the way it thinks about waste and traditional chemistry if it wants to reduce resource use, according to a green chemistry consultant.
27-May-2009 - French industry organisation Cosmetic Valley is promoting ten new start-up R&D companies at the forthcoming Research and Innovation expo in Paris.
27-May-2009 - Symrise, Arch and Juvena picked up the prizes at this year’s BSB Innovation Awards for cosmetic ingredients and finished products.
27-May-2009 - Slovenian extracts firm Vitiva is gearing up for the launch of a new rosemary extract for clear, hot-filled beverages next month, which it says has a neutral taste and colour.
26-May-2009 - Transparent Packaging has developed packaging which can be made to smell like the product inside.
26-May-2009 - Dow Corning, the US-based skin and hair care formulation company, has developed two patented silicone organic elastomer blends that can be used with polar organic ingredients.
26-May-2009 - Ascent Nutrition has launched a beauty supplement containing probiotics, cranberry seed oil and fish collagen peptide.
26-May-2009 - Scientists in France have developed a database of information about both the occurrence and treatment of personal care residues in waste water.
26-May-2009 - Australian biotechnology company Marinova has launched Maritech Synergy, an organic-certified seaweed extract for beauty supplements.
26-May-2009 - Contrary to popular belief, organic and natural cosmetic ingredients are not necessarily more environmentally friendly.
26-May-2009 - An article published on CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com on May 22 misstated that natural certification bodies Natrue and the NPA had signed an equivalency agreement.
22-May-2009 - Cosmetic chemists fought hard against the idea that natural ingredients are inherently safer than their synthetic counterparts at this week’s cosmetic science symposium.
22-May-2009 - Natrue, a European certifier of natural cosmetics, is working on a mutual recognition agreement with the Natural Products Association (NPA) in the US.
22-May-2009 - American women are spending more and more beauty dollars on the internet but are turning away from traditional stores, according to an NPD Group survey.
22-May-2009 - Bespoke packaging manufacturer, Venture Packaging Innovations, went into administration this week, according to press reports.
20-May-2009 - In 30 years time will consumers be popping pills, applying creams or going under the knife in the fight for eternal youth?
20-May-2009 - ISP recently announced a reorganization of its business with the aim of making its research and development operations more efficient. CosmeticsDesign.com spoke to marketing director Joël Mantelin to discuss how...
20-May-2009 - The falling honeybee population in Britain could threaten the future production of a popular cosmetic ingredient, according to a Co-operative Group report.
20-May-2009 - Cognis has opened an affiliate in India following the successful establishment of a liaison office in the country last year.
20-May-2009 - A new report by PMR analysts has found that drugstore chains in Poland are strengthening their hold on the market, reflecting increased consumer demand for mid- priced cosmetics.
19-May-2009 - At Suppliers’ Day in New Jersey last week CosmeticsDesign.com spoke to Kris Kudrnac of K3 Corporation who explained how the industry is experiencing a “mad rush” for natural and organic...
19-May-2009 - Several new organic and natural standards have been launched over the last 18 months on both sides of the Atlantic. CosmeticsDesign.com talked to Amarjit Sahota, director of Organic Monitor, to...
19-May-2009 - Tube packaging specialist Subnil has launched its fastest tube filler to date with a capacity to produce up to 300 tubes a minute.
19-May-2009 - Coty is closing two manufacturing plants in North Carolina to protect its profits against the financial fallout from the recession.
19-May-2009 - Chicago based specialty chemistry company, HallStar, has launched a series of online webinars to ‘educate’ formulators on how to integrate new chemical technologies into plasticizer and personal care products.
18-May-2009 - Leading names in the natural and organic cosmetics market gathered in New York earlier this month for the Natural Beauty Summit.
18-May-2009 - Michael McGuffin, President of the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), has lent his support to the CACC recommendation that the National Organic Program (NOP) should be amended to explicitly include...
18-May-2009 - Cosmoprof Asia, a cosmetics exhibition focused on the Asia-Pacific markets, is predicting a positive turnout for its 2009 event, having received a high number of confirmations for its 14th Edition.
18-May-2009 - Corporate bargain hunters are looking for good buys in cosmetics and healthcare as the economic downturn throws up a range of acquisition opportunities.
15-May-2009 - A leading UK scientist has linked exposure to a cocktail of chemicals in cosmetics and cleaning products to birth defects and infertility in men.
15-May-2009 - Fragrance house Arylessence, has launched a broader selection of 100 per cent certified organic fragrances, which builds upon their existing collection.
15-May-2009 - Bosch Packaging Technology has developed new cartoning machine, which it claims to be faster, more adaptable and with improved security features than its previous CUT 120 model.
14-May-2009 - Organic alternatives to certain synthetic ingredients have been elusive. Peter Boncelet from Earth Supplied Products explains why organic cosmetics have yet to fully live up to the marketing hype but...
14-May-2009 - Specialty chemicals player Hallstar has launched a new photostabilizer at the Suppliers’ Day show in New Jersey to help sunscreen formulators combine two important active ingredients.
14-May-2009 - Entrance is now open for the International Package Design Awards (IPDA), which showcases the best cosmetics packaging from around the world.
14-May-2009 - The two day event closed its doors at the Raritan Center, New Jersey yesterday, having sold all its exhibition space and attracting a solid attendance.
14-May-2009 - Online auction site Ebay has achieved an important victory against cosmetics brand L’Oreal over the sale of counterfeit perfumes.
14-May-2009 - Marchesini has launched a 120 carton per minute robotic line combining a thermoformer and cartoner that claims to offer cosmetics and pharmaceutical manufacturers greater packaging flexibility, improved cleaning access and...
13-May-2009 - Chemicals giant Eastman is using Suppliers’ Day to promote its emollient esters platform for leave-on skin care products.
13-May-2009 - Functionalab, a nutricosmetics start-up company, has developed a new strategy for marketing beauty supplements that puts the accent on education and consultation.
13-May-2009 - The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in the UK has snared some of the biggest cosmetics names in regulatory traps because of their advertising claims. CosmeticsDesign.com spoke to Chris Gummer from...
13-May-2009 - Foundation sales have leapt up over the past year prompting industry commentators to embrace foundation instead of lipstick as the ultimate recession beater.
13-May-2009 - New figures released by the World Wildlife Fund (WFF) today reveal that only one per cent of sustainable palm oil has been bought, in spite of the Roundtable on Sustainable...
13-May-2009 - Online video broadcaster YouTube has been used to launch a new make-up line from Lauren Luke, a 27 year old mother of one, turned internet sensation, from South Shields, UK.
12-May-2009 - Nature-identical fragrances are a way to capture the fragrances from nature in an environmentally sustainable way, claims IFF.
12-May-2009 - Australian consumer watchdog Choice claims that the Australian standards and advertising boards are not doing enough to regulate cosmetics advertisements, which often dazzle the consumer with scientific language and unsubstantiated...
12-May-2009 - The efficiency of anti-ageing active dermatopoietin lies in its ability to work from the skin's surface rather than having to cross the skin barrier, according to manufacturers United Cosmeceuticals and...
12-May-2009 - Swedish company AAK says it has confirmed the moisturising power of shea butter, which is often claimed but has never been tested.
12-May-2009 - Rexam is restructuring its plastic packaging operations following “sustained weakness” in personal care and closures this year.
11-May-2009 - Cosmetics companies looking for something to blame for poor financial results are turning to the ever so convenient excuse of destocking.
11-May-2009 - Organic cosmetics company Aveda claims to be the first beauty company to earn ‘cradle to cradle’ certification.
11-May-2009 - Italian machining specialist Marchesini’s claims its new 150 carton per minute Unica monobloc packaging system offers syringe makers greater packaging flexibility, improved cleaning access and quicker change over.
11-May-2009 - IFRA has appointed a new international testing laboratory, Eurofins Scientific, to carry out third party independent analysis for the IFRA compliance program.
07-May-2009 - Symrise is closing a production facility in Spain as part of restructuring plans which aim to improve the company’s bottom line.
07-May-2009 - According to Professor Tilman Butz who led the NANODERM project, the answer to is no, not in healthy human skin. The project looked at the dermal penetration of titanium dioxide...
07-May-2009 - L’Oreal reported flat first quarter sales but differences between divisions were marked with luxury and professional product sales being the hardest hit.
07-May-2009 - The event will stay in Paris, but this year Beyond Beauty will shift closer to the centre of the city, opening its doors at Porte de Versailles on September 13.
06-May-2009 - The ban on animal testing for cosmetics ingredients introduced in Europe earlier this year has highlighted a lack of alternative testing methods. CosmeticsDesign spoke to Professor Zee Upton, from the...
06-May-2009 - Diamond Packaging has turned to wind power, weight loss and recyclable materials to create a greener package for Highland Lilac Perfume.
06-May-2009 - Interpolymer has extended its range of cosmetic polymers with the launch of a new opacifier that it claims offers greater compatibility.
06-May-2009 - Naturex steps up its focus on cosmetics with the release of the first three ingredients in its NatBeauty range.
06-May-2009 - Ellagic acid derived from berries has been shown to be an effective anti-wrinkle treatment, a study by scientists in at Hallym University in South Korea has suggested.
05-May-2009 - The upcoming conference organised by the UK Society of Cosmetic Chemists hopes to tackle the natural versus synthetic debate from a scientific perspective.
05-May-2009 - A Proctor & Gamble (P&G) factory in Puerto Rico that manufactures Olay skin care products has failed to meet federal operating standards, according to the FDA.
05-May-2009 - Weak domestic sales and a stronger US dollar have dragged down Avon’s first quarter results.
05-May-2009 - US Senator Kristen Gillibrand has introduced a new bill calling for tighter controls and regulations on the ingredients that go into baby care products.
05-May-2009 - Beiersdorf first quarter results were hit by poor sales in its Western European and US markets, which the company blamed on retailer de-stocking.
05-May-2009 - BASF has announced plans to cut about 2,000 jobs by the end of the year after first quarter sales fell sharply.
04-May-2009 - In today’s competitive marketplace, proving a product’s efficacy is an important way for manufacturers to set themselves apart from rivals, and double-blind placebo-controlled trials is one of the best ways...
04-May-2009 - Mineral cosmetics maker Bare Escentuals reported an 11 per cent dip in first quarter sales and a 35 percent fall in net profits – but results were better than expected.
04-May-2009 - Health Canada has published an information sheet to clear up regulatory confusion surrounding cosmetics with small, ornamental, non-existent or odd packaging.
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