Breaking News on Cosmetics Formulation & Packaging - Europe US edition

Date rape-preventing lip gloss debuts

07-Oct-2009 - A lip gloss that comes with a date rape drug testing kit has been launched in the UK with plans to make it available in vending machines in bar and club toilets.

Industry-wide campaign launched to boost fragrance sales

06-Oct-2009 - The Fragrance Foundation is behind an industry-wide advertising campaign with the aim of boosting flagging sales.

Cosmeceuticals niche continues to grow, fuelled by marketing

06-Oct-2009 - The niche market for US cosmeceuticals is continuing to grow despite the fact that the cosmetics category in the country as a whole is set to decline this year.

CPM helps to reformulate US natural personal care brands

06-Oct-2009 - Spanish research and development company Cosmetic Project Management (CPM) has been recruited to help Caleco Pharma develop its range of natural personal care products.

Changing retail landscape helps define cosmetics in BRIC markets

05-Oct-2009 - The fast-changing retail landscapes in Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC markets) are creating new opportunities for cosmetics and personal care players to market products.

Bio-piracy fears tackled in food and cosmetics seminar

02-Oct-2009 - Bio-piracy accusations are a growing concern for food and cosmetics companies sourcing natural ingredients abroad, according to the Union for Ethical Biotrade, which has organised an event to tackle the subject.

Foods for beauty in the spotlight: Euromonitor

01-Oct-2009 - Anti-aging and beauty from within are expected to be in the functional food spotlight, despite the recent shadow cast over the category by the high profile failure of Danone’s Essensis beauty yogurt, say analysts.

Indian urbanite a likely target for global cosmetic players

01-Oct-2009 - Urban areas will continue to be the focus for cosmetics players wanting to tap into strong growth figures as urban areas cling on to old retailer and consumer patterns.

Natural European cosmetics sales continue to grow at double figures

01-Oct-2009 - Sales of natural and organic cosmetics are forecast to grow by 13 per cent in Europe this year, despite the tough retail environment caused by the economic downturn.

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Johnson & Johnson takes on natural brand for US distribution

01-Oct-2009 - Premium Greek skin care brand Korres will be taken on by Johnson and Johnson (J&J) for distribution in North America.

BRIC economies point to way through the downturn

30-Sep-2009 - Global personal care players would do well to increase their focus on the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) economies as a means of exiting the economic downturn quicker.

US authorities target phthalates as part of chemical scrutiny overhaul

30-Sep-2009 - Phthalates will be one of six controversial chemicals to be reviewed as part of a move to overhaul the way potentially dangerous substances are scrutinized in the United States.

Natural Beauty Summit looks beyond organic

30-Sep-2009 - The third Natural Beauty Summit will be exploring sustainability, carbon footprints and green chemistry when it opens its doors in November.

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Rituals Cosmetics nominated for Mapic award

30-Sep-2009 - Netherlands-based Rituals Cosmetics has been nominated for the 2009 Mapic awards, which honour companies in the retail and real estate sectors.

Beauty industry ‘not talking to consumers’, analyst claims

29-Sep-2009 - The economy may not be the sole reason why beauty sales are falling in the US, as market research from the NPD Group points to evidence that consumers are not being addressed properly.

Private label drives growth in organic and natural markets

29-Sep-2009 - Private label natural and organic products are gaining market share in Europe but far from stealing sales from established brands they are pushing the growth of the sector.

France mulls law to prevent retouched ads

29-Sep-2009 - French politician Valerie Boyer is targeting the beauty industry with a proposal to the country’s national assembly to regulate retouched advertising images.

EU Advocate General opinion disappointing for brand owners

25-Sep-2009 - In a disappointing decision for brand owners a European Advocate General has said buying and selling trademarks as keywords to trigger sponsored links is not an infringement.

Cosmetic Valley launches eco-responsible charter

25-Sep-2009 - France-based industry association Cosmetic Valley is holding an event to mark the launch of its charter for eco-responsible business practices.

Danone kills beauty yoghurt but comeback likely

24-Sep-2009 - Danone has killed the Essensis beauty yoghurt worldwide blaming lower consumer spending but the dairy giant remains convinced of beauty food potential.

in-cosmetics launches lifetime achievements award

24-Sep-2009 - The organisers of the forthcoming In-Cosmetics event, to be held in Paris next April, are starting a new industry lifetime achievements award.

Indian companies focus in on global organic cosmetics market

23-Sep-2009 - The Indian division of global certification body Ecocert says that an increasing number of Indian companies are looking to get involved in the organic cosmetic market.

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UK online sales continue to rise

23-Sep-2009 - Shopping for non-food grocery items continues to rise in the UK, latest research from Mintel shows.

Clariant unveils green labeling for the cosmetics industry

22-Sep-2009 - Specialty chemicals player Clariant has announced EcoTain labeling, which it claims will help the industry create greener formulations.