Breaking News on Cosmetics Formulation & Packaging - Europe US edition

Beiersdorf rebrands one of the biggest names in personal care

30-Sep-2009 - The Nivea brand has been redesigned to give it more of a global identity and harmonise the many different personal care and cosmetics sub-categories it is present in.

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Green packaging is more about improving recycling than new materials

29-Sep-2009 - When it comes to environmentally friendly packaging some of the most important savings are being missed through poor recycling options – and this applies to all plastics bio- and fossil fuel-based.

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Axilone provides unique metalised finish for Boss Orange packaging

29-Sep-2009 - France-based packaging providing Axilone has used single block of anodised mirror-effect metal to help create the new packaging for the Boss Orange fragrance.

Clariant unveils new color technology for HDPE

24-Sep-2009 - Chemicals player Clariant has unveiled a new color technology for HDPE blowmolding aimed at enhancing the shelf appeal of personal care packaging while adding processing efficiencies.

Packaging supplier says destocking appears over

24-Sep-2009 - Plastic packaging supplier RPC said despite overall sales decline predicted for the next few months, profit should be ahead of the previous year levels.

New packaging closure cuts out need for preservatives

24-Sep-2009 - Packaging company Promens has developed a sterile closure system for cosmetics products which is claimed to cut out the need for preservatives.

Rexam benefits from growth in developing markets

23-Sep-2009 - Developing markets such as those in Latin America are increasingly demanding up market packaging solutions, according to packaging supplier Rexam.

New spray frosting is environmentally friendly, claims Alpha

22-Sep-2009 - Alpha Packaging used last week’s HBA trade event to introduce its most recent launch to the industry.

Alcan creates rolling sponge applicator for L’Oreal

22-Sep-2009 - A roll on sponge applicator produced for L’Oreal’s new foundation compact allows for perfect application quickly and easily, claims manufacturer Alcan Packaging.

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EcoPak range extended with Push twist-up applicator

17-Sep-2009 - The Chicago Paper Tube & Can Company has extended its EcoPak range with a new twist-up applicator, EcoPak Push.

Graphic Packaging targets packaging label enhancement

17-Sep-2009 - Standing out on the store shelf has never been more important, which is why Graphic packaging has launched a series of labeling innovations to enhance efficiencies.

HBA awards originality in package design of the year awards

16-Sep-2009 - Originality was rewarded at HBA’s International Packaging Design Awards as Lancome’s Lotus eye shadow compact won the Grand Award at the ceremony.

Rexam’s French cosmetics packaging arm cuts jobs

11-Sep-2009 - Restructuring in Rexam’s colour cosmetics packaging sector will lead to 188 job losses across two sites in France.

Cosmetics Valley opens doors on packaging networking event

09-Sep-2009 - French cosmetic industry body Cosmetics Valley is opening the doors on a cosmetics packaging conference tomorrow in Paris.

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M&H Plastics goes curvy with new Contour bottle

04-Sep-2009 - Packaging supplier M&H Plastics has expanded its standard range of bottles with a curved offering.

Luxe Pack Monaco focuses on brand identity

04-Sep-2009 - Luxe Pack opens its doors in Monaco on October 21 and this year will focus a round table to discuss designer and brand identity as well as a full conferencing programme.

Research shows women holding on to cosmetics too long

03-Sep-2009 - New research says that British women are holding on to cosmetic products even if they have deteriorated with age, pointing to opportunities for the industry.

Research aims to boost bioplastics from potatoes

02-Sep-2009 - Corn starch-based Bioplastics have proved increasingly popular for eco-friendly personal care packaging, but now researchers are investigating ways to enhance potato starch for this purpose.

Green packaging event hopes to promote US-Franco trade links

02-Sep-2009 - French companies have a lot to offer the US in terms of green packaging, according to French business development agency Ubifrance.

Cermex enhances automation of packaging processing

02-Sep-2009 - In line with the growing trend for automation in all aspects of processing, Cermex has integrated more robotics into its packaging applications.

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Why the rest of Europe should adopt France's revolutionary packaging laws

25-Aug-2009 - The modern French nation can be thought of as a revolutionary traditionalist, which is why the recent change to the country’s packaging laws comes as quite a surprise.

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‘Oval with class’ offers quality fragrance packaging without delay, says packaging company

25-Aug-2009 - UK-based STO Flaconnage has added an ‘oval with class’ bottle designed to appeal to fragrance manufacturers.

New French law could make luxury packaging illegal

21-Aug-2009 - A French law, which could make luxurious packaging of high end fragrances and cosmetics illegal, has come under fire from a European packaging trade association.

M&H launches biodegradable materials thanks to oxo-bio additive

18-Aug-2009 - M&H Plastics has launched an additive that will allow its bottles, caps and tubes to biodegrade after ten years in a landfill.