Brazilian suppliers' ethical stance garners shortlisting for global prize
17-Oct-2007 - This year's World Challenge 2007 competition, promoted by the BBC and Newsweek, features a project...
J&J profits fall but solid sales driven by personal care growth
17-Oct-2007 - Strong personal care sales fed solid third quarter top-line growth for Johnson & Johnson (J&J)...
Record international presence at Beyond Beauty Paris
16-Oct-2007 - Attendance at Beyond Beauty Paris rose significantly as the show attracted more international visitors and...
Unilever denies exploitative marketing accusations
16-Oct-2007 - Unilever has fought back against accusations from a consumer group that the company uses the...
LVMH reports strong sales in tough luxury market
16-Oct-2007 - Strong sales of cosmetics and perfumes at LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton indicates that there...
Colipa calls for research into animal testing replacements
16-Oct-2007 - Colipa calls for research into replacements for animal testing in preparation for the ban on...
Lush to open new stores in Macy's
16-Oct-2007 - UK-based Lush has announced plans to expand its presence in the US by opening shops...
LVMH reports strong sales in tough luxury market
16-Oct-2007 - Strong sales of cosmetics and perfumes at LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton indicate that there...
Global nanotech code up for consultation
12-Oct-2007 - A global consultation is underway to create a code that would guide companies developing, manufacturing...
Trade associations dismiss lead in lipstick safety claims
12-Oct-2007 - European and American trade associations have dismissed claims from a consumer group that some lipsticks...
Cosmetics packaging firm goes carbon neutral
11-Oct-2007 - Cosmetics packaging company Curtis has responded to mounting eco-pressure by becoming the first packaging and...
TRI-K launches nano emulsion in a gel
11-Oct-2007 - New Jersey-based TRI-K Industries and its parent company Kemira has launched a new nano-based gel...
L'Oreal pursues ethical shopper with new foundation
11-Oct-2007 - L'Oreal is targeting the growing body of ethical shoppers with a €40m commitment to a...
Shaving cream formulated for ethnic skin
11-Oct-2007 - Skin care firm Barc is targeting the growing ethnic market with a shaving cream specifically...
Interest group claims test proves safety of phthalates
11-Oct-2007 - In response to continued speculation from pressure groups over the safety of phthalates in cosmetics,...
Gilchrist & Soames buy-out moves one step closer
10-Oct-2007 - Business development company Allied Capital has pledged $51m towards the buyout of hotels personal care...
NaturalNano teams up on nano cosmetics research
10-Oct-2007 - Materials science company NaturalNano has announced that it has signed a licensing agreement with the...
Helen of Troy's sales up but future looks challenging
10-Oct-2007 - Niche personal care firm Helen of Troy reported strong second quarter sales figures today but...
P&G pursues high growth with beauty brands
10-Oct-2007 - The head of Procter & Gamble (P&G) told investors yesterday that the company is pursuing...
Polimoon buys Spanish luxury beauty packaging division
09-Oct-2007 - Plastics manufacturer Polimoon is extending its personal care range to coincide with the acquisition of...
Growth potential leads to investments in Poland
09-Oct-2007 - The continued growth and development of the cosmetics and toiletries market in Poland has led...
Cosmetics and charity meet for ethical consumer
08-Oct-2007 - Cosmetic companies are responding to the demands of the ethical consumer by supporting charitable causes.
Fytokem launches preservative-free herbal extract range
08-Oct-2007 - In response to increasing demands for natural-based ingredients that are free of preservatives and other...
FDA seeks leaders for product innovation, safety group
08-Oct-2007 - The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is calling for nominees to serve on the...
Symrise launches two moisturising ingredients
05-Oct-2007 - Symrise has launched two plant-based active ingredients that act as moisturisers and present alternatives to...
