Hygiene tool provides dual results
03-Aug-2007 - A new hygiene test tool analyses two types of molecules to provide personal care processors...
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CTFA targets misinformation to counteract lobby groups
20-Jul-2007 - The increasing number of attacks by lobby groups on the US cosmetics and personal care...
Module inspects sealing surface of glass bottles
23-May-2007 - A new machine attachment is designed to inspect the inside sealing surfaces of glass bottles...
Personal care player invests in supply chain solution
14-May-2007 - Farouk Systems, a Texas-based global professional hair care provider, has invested in ERP Adage, a...
Estee Lauder invests in solar powered manufacturing
19-Apr-2007 - Leading US cosmetics player Estee Lauder has invested in a 600-kilowatt solar energy system as...
Transmitting environment sensor withstands depths
18-Apr-2007 - A new waterproof temperature and humidity sensor can take readings while submerged and transmit the...
Japanese cosmetics players creep up on global rivals
29-Mar-2007 - Western cosmetic manufacturers are becoming increasingly threatened by up-and-coming Japanese players - who are slowly...
Ceiling-mounted vison packager saves floor space
28-Feb-2007 - A new vision robot can pack cosmetics at high speed while positioned above conveyer belts...
Software provides machine malfunction alerts
23-Feb-2007 - A new software programme informs plant managers of poorly performing machines and predicts unexpected failures,...
Contractor goes for the 'glass factory' approach
22-Feb-2007 - ProCore Labs, a leading US contract manufacturer to the personal care industry, is about to...
Report suggests weak US cosmetic regulation could hit investment
21-Feb-2007 - There is growing concern over 'a largely self-policed' US cosmetics industry that could hit vital...
Online portal helps navigate REACH maze
02-Feb-2007 - Cosmetic companies can now get a second opinion on their chemical analysis using the world's...
Cosmetic players find new ways to cut operating costs
18-Jan-2007 - US cosmetic producers are seeking new ways to cut operating costs and increase competitiveness in...
Acoustic technology focuses on high quality compound formulation
15-Jan-2007 - Massachusetts-based Covaris Process says that the global cosmetic industry will soon be able to benefit...
RFID system tested on stretch wrapped shipments
12-Jan-2007 - IBM and packaging giant Pliant are testing a radio frequency identification system (RFID) thatwould allow...
On-line peracetic acid sensor launched
12-Jan-2007 - UK-based company ProMinent Fluid Controls has launched an on-line sensor targeting the regulation of peracetic...
Global coding standard being tested with RFID
14-Nov-2006 - A global product coding standard being developed for use with radio frequency identification (RFID) technology...
Burt's Bees focuses on production efficiency
02-Nov-2006 - US-based natural personal care products manufacturer Burt's Bees has upgraded its production planning with the...
Cosmar embarks on international expansion
09-Oct-2006 - On the back of rising international demand for contract manufacturing services, Dutch-Indonesian company PT Cosmar...
Avon powers ahead with China recruitment
16-Sep-2006 - Having received the first license for a foreign-owned company to resume direct sales of cosmetic...
P&G gets vote of confidence from investors
04-Sep-2006 - Proof that P&G is on the right track following its merger with Gillette came during...
Phosphagenics to extend its technology into cosmetics
01-Sep-2006 - Phosphagenics, an Australian company that uses patented technology to enhance compounds, says it has signed...
Membrane filtration technology getting cheaper, study finds
30-Aug-2006 - The growing use of membrane filtration technologies for water purification and recycling is being driven...
Membrane filtration technology getting cheaper, study finds
30-Aug-2006 - The growing use of membrane filtration technologies for water purification and recycling is being driven...
A flow meter that doesn't require production line overhaul
24-Aug-2006 - A new flow meter has the ability to accurately measure bi-directional flow without processing contact,...
