Breaking News on Cosmetics Formulation & Packaging - Europe US edition

Data proves US prestige market to be hard hit by downturn

01-Sep-2009 - The US prestige beauty market shrank by 7 per cent in the first half of 2009, to register the 11th consecutive month of negative growth.

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Henkel contracts in new IT outsourcing services

01-Sep-2009 - Germany-based personal care provider Henkel has signed a fiver year contract with Unisys to provide its IT outsourcing services.

Drug and cosmetics CMOs to benefit from Coca-Cola’s India win

01-Sep-2009 - Pharmaceutical and cosmetics contract manufacturing organisations (CMOs) in India can now claim tax credit on their advertising spend following a recent appeal court victory for US beverage giant Coca-Cola.

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Why making physiological ad claims puts you on thin ice

31-Aug-2009 - The fact that a US manufacturer recently got in trouble with UK consumer groups over a fat burning lip balm underlines the eternal need for heed over product claims.

HPCI targets formulators in Central and Eastern Europe

28-Aug-2009 - The HCPI conference will be opening its doors in Warsaw, Poland on November 24, with a full programme schedule addressing scientific and technical issues.

US ‘fat burning’ lip balm creates a stir in Europe

27-Aug-2009 - A lip balm manufactured by Californian company Pacific Shore Holdings has been criticized by UK consumer groups over its fat burning claims.

Beiersdorf criticised for misleading advertising claims for Nivea DNAge cream

27-Aug-2009 - Unsubstantiated product claims in advertising have come under criticism again from the UK’s Advertising Standards Agency (ASA), this time from personal care giant Beiersdorf.

Beiersdorf partners with start-up to look into new emulsions and foams

26-Aug-2009 - Beiersdorf will be working with emulsion and foam specialist bubbles and beyond to develop a range of gentle cleansing products for skin and hair.

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UK retailer Top Shop to launch own brand cosmetics

26-Aug-2009 - Leading UK and international retailer Top Shop has confirmed it will be launching a new comprehensive range of cosmetics in 2010.

Organic Monitor hosts first ever organic and natural masterclass

26-Aug-2009 - Organic Monitor is hosting its first ever Natural Cosmetics Masterclass in Southern Europe, aimed at critically reviewing certification standards and business processes.

SCC readies for 12th biennial Sunscreen Symposium

25-Aug-2009 - Lifting the lid on the latest issues and trends to hit this category, the Florida Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists will be opening its doors to the three day event on September 10.

Beauty supplements need their own brands, says analyst

25-Aug-2009 - Cosmetic companies looking to conquer the nutricosmetics market should create new, separate brands for their beauty supplements, argues a market analyst.

Nivea taps into men’s grooming with website launch

24-Aug-2009 - Beiersdorf, owner of the global Nivea brand, has launched a new website called the Groom Room, aimed at providing an online resource for male personal care needs.

British consumer goods manufacturing standard heads to the US

21-Aug-2009 - The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is expanding its consumer goods manufacturing standard into the US, making it easier for certified British suppliers to sell to US retailers.

Stella McCartney wins right to launch StellaNude fragrance

21-Aug-2009 - British fashion designer Stella McCartney has won the right to launch her fragrance StellaNude against the wishes of Nude Beauty Limited (NBL).

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Cheap anti-ageing cream beats all the competition

20-Aug-2009 - A Simple anti-ageing cream that retails for £3 (€3.40) has beaten the competition in an independent study carried out by Which?

UK Mums are big users of online retail sites for beauty products

20-Aug-2009 - Beauty business should be targeting mothers when trying to up their online beauty sales, according to recent research from e-commerce market research company comScore.

Teen products hold big potential but market with care: Mintel

20-Aug-2009 - The teenage personal care market holds significant potential but brands must appeal to parents as well if they are to succeed.

Wal-Mart develop prestige beauty line with Hard Candy cosmetics

19-Aug-2009 - Wal-Mart stores will be carrying a Hard Candy cosmetics range from September as the company looks to develop a prestige beauty line.

ModiFace goes global with online virtual makeover tool

19-Aug-2009 - The Toronto-based manufacturer of the software that allows consumers to visualize the effect of surgery and anti-ageing treatments has signed deals in Brazil, Spain and Germany.

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Fashion Fair Cosmetics ups logistics capabilities

19-Aug-2009 - Global colour cosmetics provider Fashion Fair Cosmetics has increased its logistics capabilities with the adoption of SPS' Trading Partner Intelligence.

EndyMed gets FDA approval for radio frequency anti-aging treatment

18-Aug-2009 - EndyMed Medical says it has received FDA clearance for its non-invasive anti-wrinkle and rhytide treatment, Pro, the first of its kind to get approval in the US.

Dent in luxury market leads to structural shift for personal care

18-Aug-2009 - The big downturn in the luxury market has led to major structural changes in the global personal care industry that go beyond cyclical factors, claims Fitch Rating.

EU-funded project hopes to explore use of nano in formulation science

18-Aug-2009 - The potential for nanotechnology in product formulation will be boosted by an EU-funded project InForm.