Nanotechnology to boost Europe's economy
22-Nov-2007 - The High Level Conference on Nanotechnology was held this week in Braga Portugal, in order...
Beiersdorf consolidates Swiss distribution
22-Nov-2007 - Global personal care giant Beiersdorf says it will completely take over its Swiss distribution business...
Sensor designed to inspect cylindrical containers
21-Nov-2007 - A new sensor device is designed for the high-speed, non-stop inspection of randomly oriented cylindrical...
Ex-presidential candidate criticizes FDA over lead in lipsticks
21-Nov-2007 - Former presidential candidate John Kerry is leading an attack on the US Food and Drug...
Symyx focuses on viscosity
21-Nov-2007 - Bio technology and chemicals player Symyx has launched a new tool aimed at bringing faster...
Speculation grows as PPR linked to Clarins buy
20-Nov-2007 - French luxury products and retail group PPR is the latest company to be linked to...
China reacts to cosmetics safety scares
20-Nov-2007 - The Chinese government has acted on promises to improve product standards 'blacklisting' 10 domestically manufactured...
FDA seizes $2m worth of confusing cosmetics
19-Nov-2007 - Regulators seized about $2m worth of an eyelash lengthening product, one of a new breed...
Fragrance association hits back against phthalate safety claims
19-Nov-2007 - Hitting back against claims that diethyl phthalate (DEP) poses serious health risks, the Fragrance Materials...
Wal-Mart sustainability programme faces criticism
16-Nov-2007 - Wal-Mart's sustainability programme, which is forcing manufacturers worldwide to reduce their environmental impact, has come...
Cosmetics test centre will cater for Asian market
16-Nov-2007 - A new testing centre for cosmetic products and ingredients has been opened in Bangkok by...
Contract manufacturer Parfum D'Image posts high sales
16-Nov-2007 - Contract manufacturer Parfum D'Image has reported high double-digit annual sales growth, defying the financial woes...
Clarins buy-out rumours prompt investor speculation
16-Nov-2007 - Rumours that the world's largest cosmetic company, L'Oreal, is moving closer to buying up Clarins...
Industry ignores opportunity-rich ethnic market
15-Nov-2007 - The cosmetics industry in the UK is failing to reach out to black and Asian...
Symrise to expand plant-based actives
15-Nov-2007 - Symrise is combining its plant extracts under the new product line 'Actipone', with the intention...
Skin care brands seek out counterfeit protection
15-Nov-2007 - Two leading skin care brands have turned to OpSec Security to help them tackle the...
EU-US talks focus on harmonizing animal testing
15-Nov-2007 - European cosmetics industry association Colipa says that last week's Transatlantic Economic Council meeting helped the...
L'Oreal buys Turkish hair care firm Canan
15-Nov-2007 - L'Oreal is expanding its presence in the fast growing Turkish cosmetics market with the acquisition...
Cosmetics tops stolen goods list
14-Nov-2007 - Cosmetics are proving popular among shoplifters, topping a list of the most frequently stolen goods...
Budelpack saves Cosi from closure
13-Nov-2007 - Budelpack has acquired 70 per cent of cosmetics firm Cosi, saving the struggling contract manufacturer...
Chemicals concern drives UK naturals market
13-Nov-2007 - Attempts by consumers to avoid potentially toxic chemicals are driving the UK market for natural...
Estee Lauder confirms new COO
12-Nov-2007 - Leading prestige cosmetics player Estee Lauder has confirmed that Procter & Gamble executive Fabrizio Freda...
Big companies named in palm oil warning
12-Nov-2007 - Procter & Gamble and Unilever are among the personal care companies implicated in the environmental...
EU-US talks focus on trade barriers
12-Nov-2007 - Following on from the first ever meeting of the Transatlantic Economic Council, EU and US...
Lauder exit could spell end of dynasty
09-Nov-2007 - Cosmetics giant Estee Lauder is expected to announce the departure of William Lauder as company...
