Market for teens and tweens boosted by more pocket money
28-Nov-2007 - Increased spending power is having a knock-on effect on personal care spend for teens and...
Inter Parfums ups US contract manufacturing
28-Nov-2007 - The US branch of Inter Parfums has announced a contract manufacturing agreement to make personal...
L'Oreal praised in report on cost inflation
27-Nov-2007 - L'Oreal received special praise in an ING financial report that predicts significant energy price rises...
Counterfeit warning made on eve of EU-China talks
27-Nov-2007 - On the eve of crucial EU-China business talks trade commissioner Peter Mandelson warned that European...
Parfum d'Image completes major US acquisition
26-Nov-2007 - Fast-growing contract manufacturer Parfum d'Image has bought Latitudes International Fragrance in order to become a...
Clarins vows to stay independent and eyes acquisitions
23-Nov-2007 - Clarins' chief executive says the company intends to remain independent, quashing rumours that have linked...
Natural Beauty Summit prepares for opening
22-Nov-2007 - The first ever Natural Beauty Summit kicks off next week with a conference programme designed...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Cosmetics tops stolen goods list
14-Nov-2007 - Cosmetics are proving popular among shoplifters, topping a list of the most frequently stolen goods...
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...
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...
Commissioner hits out after rise in animal testing
09-Nov-2007 - An EU commissioner urged industry and academia to speed up the development of alternatives to...
In-Cosmetics Eastern Europe attracts record visitors
08-Nov-2007 - The industry show for cosmetics players targeting the region, reported an increase of 23 percent...
New markets boost Symrise fragrances
08-Nov-2007 - Better distribution of fragrances in new markets has helped contribute to strong overall growth for...
Cosmetics on agenda for US-EU trade talks
08-Nov-2007 - The first meeting of the Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC) takes place in Washington this week,...
Inter Parfums reports strong Q3 and reaffirms forecasts
08-Nov-2007 - Inter Parfums has reported a strong increase in its third quarter, with increased sales and...
