Breaking News on Cosmetics Formulation & Packaging - Europe US edition

News in brief

Perfumery Douglas automates ordering process

05-Feb-2010 - Leading European cosmetics and fragrance retailer Perfumery Douglas has automated its ordering and forecasting system by employing software provided by SAF.

Phosphagenics debuts Elixia skin care range with TPM technology

05-Feb-2010 - Australian biotechnology company Phosphagenics, is to launch its new Elixia skin care range in Australia through an exclusive distribution agreement with Pulse Pharmacies.

Fair for Life standard attracts cosmetics players

04-Feb-2010 - Alaffia Sustainable Skincare has become the latest company to gain fairtrade certification under the Institue for Marketecology’s (IMO) Fair for Life standard.

Students get taste of corporate life with L’Oreal’s virtual recruitment game

04-Feb-2010 - Cosmetics giant L’Oreal has launched an online game in which students can gain experience in a number of the company’s departments before deciding if and where to apply.

Superfos’ CO2 calculator hopes to set industry standard

03-Feb-2010 - Packaging supplier Superfos’ CO2 calculator has recently been certified by the Carbon Trust, and the company hopes it will help to set the industry standard.

News in brief

Kao Asience launches ‘Asian Beauty 2010 Project’

02-Feb-2010 - Japan-based consumer products company, Kao Corporation, is launching a promotional campaign for its premium hair care brand, Asience.

In-cosmetics announces finalists for Lifetime Achievement Award

02-Feb-2010 - Four finalists have been selected for the in-cosmetics Lifetime Achievement Award, chosen for their professional accomplishments and dedication to the field of cosmetics science.

Shiseido completes construction of Vietnamese factory

02-Feb-2010 - Japanese cosmetics company Shiseido has announced the completion of its Vietnamese factory, strengthening its global production system.

Weekly comment

The wider picture on sustainability

01-Feb-2010 - Everyone is talking about sustainability these days, but jumping on this wagon without considering the broader implications can lead to trouble.

Organic and Fair is theme of this year’s Vivaness

29-Jan-2010 - The Organic and Fair theme of this year’s natural personal care and wellness trade show, Vivaness, shines the spotlight on socially responsible and organic products.

Dow Corning sets up in Poland to expand Central and Eastern European presence

28-Jan-2010 - In order to work more closely with local businesses, Dow Corning, a developer and manufacturer of silicon-based materials, has opened a new commercial office in Warsaw, Poland.

US market for prestige beauty products suffered in 2009

27-Jan-2010 - Sales of prestige beauty products in the US declined by 6 percent in 2009, according to market research company NPD Group.

CPL Aromas creates fragrances from public suggestions

27-Jan-2010 - Perfumers at UK-headquartered CPL Aromas are creating fragrances to specifications submitted by members of the public via the online fragrance community Basenotes.

New network aims to enhance formulation collaboration

26-Jan-2010 - The Formulation Innovation Network has been set up in the North of England as a means of enhancing innovation for all formulation-orientated businesses.

News in brief

Oriflame expands product portfolio

26-Jan-2010 - Oriflame, a direct-seller of beauty products, has expanded its product portfolio to include scented candles and home fragrances.

Cosmetics industry called on to help protect biodiversity

25-Jan-2010 - The cosmetics and fashion industries have been called upon to help preserve the world’s biodiversity at a two day event organised by the United Nation’s Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

Cosmetology research conference to take place in March

22-Jan-2010 - The second edition of COSM’innov, an international conference on cosmetology research, is being held in Orléans, France on 30-31 March 2010

Lovea launches an organic SPF 50 sun cream

22-Jan-2010 - France-based company Laboratoires Biocos has added a new SPF 50 sun cream for the face to its Lovea range of organic sun care products.

Valentino licenses move to Puig

21-Jan-2010 - Spanish fragrance house Puig will be taking on the perfume licenses for the Valentino fashion house, which currently rest with Procter & Gamble.

Wacker closes plant on back of falling demand

20-Jan-2010 - Wacker will be closing one of its silicone plants in Kempten, Germany due to a drop in global demand.

In-cosmetics 2010 debuts regulatory seminars

19-Jan-2010 - Celebrating twenty years of showcasing new developments and innovations within the cosmetics and personal care industry, this year’s in-cosmetics show is taking place 13-15 April 2010 in Paris.

Organic Monitor organises master class in eco-labelling

19-Jan-2010 - Organic Monitor is holding an event to tackle the complex issue of how to best label eco-friendly cosmetic and personal care products.

Hugo Fragrances launches sustainability initiative for Amazon Rainforest

18-Jan-2010 - Procter & Gamble brand Hugo Fragrances has launched its ‘One fragrance, One Tree' initiative which aims to fund an 800 hectare plantation (the equivalent of three Central Parks) in the Amazon rainforest.

Anti-ageing conference will tackle how to prove product performance

15-Jan-2010 - How to prove product performance for the purpose of regulatory control and supporting advertising claims is the main theme of this year’s Anti-ageing Skin Care conference in London on 2-3 June.