L'Occitane aims east with Hong Kong flotation
15-Jul-2008 - Cosmetics retailer L'Occitane is planning a flotation on the Hong Kong stock exchange to raise...
Eveline signs North American distribution deal
09-Jul-2008 - Poland cosmetics player Eveline Cosmetics has signed a distribution deal to with ProConcepts Marketing to...
Symrise increases prices on cost pressures
08-Jul-2008 - Until now it has been raw material and chemical providers that have been increasing their...
New product launches boost Valois' results
03-Jul-2008 - Industrial spray and aerosol manufacturer Valois says that strong sales in both its pharmaceutical and...
Shiseido appoints new head of US operations
03-Jul-2008 - Shiseido has appointed a new head of its US operations after announcing the consolidation of...
Appointment news: BASF and Art & Fragrance
03-Jul-2008 - BASF has appointed a new head of its Aroma Chemicals business and Art & Fragrance...
Ethical investment can build stability, says Treatt
03-Jul-2008 - Companies that want to source ingredients ethically should consider investing in less stable parts of...
Greener microcapsules for fragrant fabrics
01-Jul-2008 - A new type of microcapsule may allow manufacturers to embed fragrances in textiles without resorting...
Parlux underlines lower sales expectations
19-Jun-2008 - Fragrance giant Parlux has clarified comments made by its CEO in a recent conference call,...
Natural Products Association opens doors to certification
18-Jun-2008 - The Natural Products Association says it is now receiving online applications from industry players for...
Analyst upgrades Elizabeth Arden outlook to 'outperform'
18-Jun-2008 - After forging a licensing deal to market and produce Liz Claiborne fragrances, Elizabeth Arden has...
Dow Corning publishes microencapsulation guide
18-Jun-2008 - Dow Corning has published a technical guide on microencapsulation to help personal care formulators navigate...
South Korean cosmetics giant targets China
17-Jun-2008 - Amorepacific Corporation, one of South Korea's leading cosmetics players says expanding in China will help...
Lancome launches Magnifique fragrance line
12-Jun-2008 - Lancôme unveiled its new fragrance line for women Magnifique last night at a launch party...
PCPC enhances Ingredients Review Expert Panel
09-Jun-2008 - In response to increasing pressures over the regulation of cosmetics ingredients in the US, the...
Restructuring and refocusing boost Parlux results
06-Jun-2008 - Global fragrance maker Parlux has announced a significant boost to its full year results ending...
Private labels gain market share in the US
05-Jun-2008 - The current economic downturn in the US may be increasing the market share of cheaper...
Kao and Kanebo aim to fully integrate logistics by 2010
05-Jun-2008 - Having acquired Kanebo Cosmetics in 2005, the logistics operations for the two businesses are now...
World's first hypoallergenic lavender oil launched
04-Jun-2008 - Lavender oil is a frequently used fragrance for personal care products but as it has...
New all-encompassing natural and organic conference
03-Jun-2008 - A new natural and organic personal care conference is scheduled to open its doors in...
Natural Beauty Summit tackles certification fragmentation
03-Jun-2008 - A lively discussion panel focusing on the fragmented state of the natural and organic personal...
Avon goes for glamor with Bond fragrance
02-Jun-2008 - Direct seller Avon will be launching the first James Bond fragrance to coincide with the...
Liz Claiborne and Elizabeth Arden sign fragrance deal
29-May-2008 - Leading cosmetics players Liz Claiborne and Elizabeth Arden have entered into a licensing agreement to...
ChemRisk announces European REACH partnership
28-May-2008 - Texas-based chemicals consultancy Chemrisk has formed a partnership with Finland-based REACHLaw that aims to help...
Test provider gears up for REACH compliance
27-May-2008 - International test solutions provider Intertek Ageus Solutions says it has launched a comprehensive testing service...
