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31-Oct-2012
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Consumer insight sprays new life into MWV’s Melodie pump
31-Oct-2012 - Packaging provider Meadwestvaco has recognised the importance of consumer insight into the prestige fragrance industry; carrying out vast research to inform its new Melodie pump spray.
NGOs accuse EC's second review on nanomaterials as 'inconsistent'
31-Oct-2012 - The European Environmental Bureau (EEB) has teamed up with various environmental non-governmental and consumer organizations to express its concerns on the conclusions of the second regulatory review of nanomaterials, recently published...
Avery Dennison improves recyclability of PET containers
31-Oct-2012 - Netherlands-based Avery Dennison says it has improved the recylability of its PET containers by incorporating an adhesive and film combination that reduces waste from plastic packaging.
News in brief
Inter Parfums signs fragrance agreement with Karl Lagerfeld
31-Oct-2012 - The latest addition to the Inter Parfums fragrance and cosmetics portfolio is fashion brand Karl Lagerfeld after the two companies signed a worldwide exclusive licensing agreement.
30-Oct-2012
Rexam acquisition on the cards as Albéa looks to conquer new ground
30-Oct-2012 - Cosmetics packaging provider Albéa is looking to complement its current offering in the beauty segment with the purchase of Rexam’s Personal Care division, and the European Commission has approved the...
ASA raps Purity Laboratories for misleading tooth whitening claims
30-Oct-2012 - A print and online advert for the UK company's 'Beverly Hills Formula' whitening toothpastes has brushed the Advertising Standards Authority up the wrong way by exaggerating the time the products take to whiten...
Bob McDonald says innovation will help P&G face current challenges
30-Oct-2012 - As Procter & Gamble continues to battle against shrinking market share world-wide, CEO Bob McDonald emphasizes how his vision for increased innovation will help the company face up to its...
Research links glaucoma drug to growth of human hair
30-Oct-2012 - New research links a glaucoma drug, already used to encourage eyelash growth, to the regrowth of human scalp hair.
News in brief
Dr. Hauschka establishes new fair trade initiative in Ethiopia
30-Oct-2012 - Dr.Hauschka Skin Care has invested in a new fair trade initiative in Ethiopia in a bid it says, to create an economically sustainable community by establishing a biodynamic resource for...
29-Oct-2012
Favorable Revlon results clouded by concern in overseas markets… again
29-Oct-2012 - Cosmetics maker Revlon has announced its third quarter results but despite a growth in revenue, it seems to have lost ground to its competitors in Europe, the Middle East and...
26-Oct-2012
Report estimates global personal care industry to reach €487 billion by 2017
26-Oct-2012 - According to market researcher Lucintel, the global personal care products industry is to reach $630 (€487) billion by 2017, with a CAGR of 3.4 per cent over the next five years.
EU scientists consult on eyelash colourants and cosmetic pigments
26-Oct-2012 - The European Commission’s Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety (SCCS) has opened public consultations for oxidative hair dye substances, pigment red 57 and hydrogen peroxide used in eyelash colourants.
Evonik moves ahead with cosmetics ingredients production plant in Brazil
26-Oct-2012 - In a bid to continue its expansion into emerging markets, Evonik is rapidly moving ahead with its new production facility in Brazil which is set to produce a wider range...
25-Oct-2012
Competitor complaint sees Dior ad banned over misleading lash claims
25-Oct-2012 - At a time when cosmetics companies are getting pulled up left, right and centre over misleading advertising claims, the UK watchdog has another victim; this time its Dior for exaggerating...
'Less is more' key to men's cosmetics packaging
25-Oct-2012 - The concept of 'less is more' is key when packaging men's cosmetics products, according to Unilever quality manager Catherine Jiquet.
Plant-based packaging in a positive position for the future: Mintel
25-Oct-2012 - Rising oil costs and growing economies of scale in production will see plant-based plastics becoming more cost effective in future, according to market researcher Mintel, and this is expected to...
BUAV pressure sees government admit responsibility of botox use in cosmetics
25-Oct-2012 - The UK Home Office has stated that it does have a responsibility to make sure the end use of certain types of botox are not for cosmetic purposes following pressure...
24-Oct-2012
Mibelle Biochemistry discusses sustainability credentials of PhytoCellTec technology
24-Oct-2012 - Fred Zülli, Managing Director of Mibelle Biochemistry, spoke to CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com about the sustainable aspects of the company’s PhytoCellTec technology ahead of a presentation he is giving at the Sustainable Cosmetics...
U.S. takeover likely for German perfume chain Douglas
24-Oct-2012 - U.S. private equity firm, Advent International has entered its bid to take over Douglas Holdings, a perfume and beauty chain that has been valued at $1.95 billion.
Cosmetics Design brings you all the latest news from Luxe Pack Monaco
24-Oct-2012 - As the Luxe Pack Monaco luxury packaging event opens its doors today, the CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com team will be present at the show conducting interviews, attending conferences and finding out about product...
Rexam creates packaging for L'Oreal Paris and Givenchy
24-Oct-2012 - L'Oreal Paris and LVMH brand Givenchy called upon Rexam Personal Care to help create the packaging for their recent color cosmetics launches; respectively the Visible Lift Repair Absolute foundation and...
23-Oct-2012
Rise of marine-based ingredients leads to questions over sustainability
23-Oct-2012 - In recent years marine-based cosmetic ingredient have become increasingly popular on the back of huge interest in natural products, but researcher Organic Monitor believes this trend could throw up questions...
Niche and jewelry brands boost US prestige fragrance sales: NPD
23-Oct-2012 - Prestige fragrance sales in US department stores increased 7 percent to $1.6bn between January and September 2012, with particularly strong growth among niche and jewelry brands according to The NPD Group.
MBF Plastiques creates Lancôme and Fendi fragrance packaging components
23-Oct-2012 - French plastic injection moulding specialist MBF Plastiques has helped create the packaging for the new Lancôme and Fendi women’s fragrances: La vie est belle and Fan di Fendi.
EU consumer group calls for strict limits on triclosan
23-Oct-2012 - The European Consumer Organisation (Beuc) has put forward to the European Commission for public consultation that the use of triclosan in cosmetic products be strictly limited to protect consumers’ health.
Importance of India evident for L’Oréal
23-Oct-2012 - Cosmetics titan L’Oréal is using the strong strategic importance and solid foundation it has in India as a gateway to other markets in Asia-Pacific and beyond.
19-Oct-2012
Sanofi-Coke beauty drink JV offers no ‘phood’ signal: Analyst
19-Oct-2012 - Sanofi’s new beauty drink joint venture with Coca-Cola is unlikely to precipitate a more serious leap into functional or medical foods for the French pharma titan, an analyst has said....
E-commerce on the rise in Russia and its driving natural sales
19-Oct-2012 - The rise of internet shopping in Russia is driving cosmetics sales and more impressively the natural cosmetics market, according to an industry expert.
EU industrial policy points to bioplastics as the packaging material of the future
19-Oct-2012 - The European Commission has published a communication on industrial policy stressing the belief that biobased products will help to trigger sustainable growth and business opportunities.
Croda study shows efficacy of its Solaveil TiO2 dispersions
19-Oct-2012 - A new study by Croda has shown that its Solaveil SpeXtra titanium dioxide dispersions can protect skin against the formation of free radical species when exposed to near-UV or high...
18-Oct-2012
Laboratoires Expanscience exec says innovation is key to CSR
18-Oct-2012 - The head of sourcing at natural cosmetics players Laboratoires Expanscience, Sebastian Debrock, spoke to CosmeticsDesign about the importance of being on top of innovation and new technologies as a means...
As socially responsible consumers emerge, so must socially responsible companies
18-Oct-2012 - Sustainability is no secret in the cosmetics industry but with consumers becoming more socially responsible and social networks offering a platform for increased communication, companies must react to people longing...
P&G comes out as one of the world's best multinational companies to work for
18-Oct-2012 - Sweden-based research group Universum has published its list of the most attractive global companies to work for, and it’s Procter & Gamble that comes out as the top rated cosmetic...
News in brief
Brivaplast and Quadpack collaborate on Boots Blow Out Mascara packaging
18-Oct-2012 - Quadpack and Brivaplast have collaborated on the latest packaging for the Boots 17 Blow Out mascara range.
17-Oct-2012
PETRA creates model to encourage PET resin innovation
17-Oct-2012 - The PET Resin Association (PETRA) has launched a model to evaluate resin variations in terms of likely market presence and impact on the quality of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
Avon becomes latest FDA target on anti-aging claims
17-Oct-2012 - Avon Products has become the latest in an increasingly long list of cosmetic players to receive warning letters from the FDA, this time concerning claims made for its Anew anti-aging line....
LVMH results show soaring luxury cosmetics and perfume sales
17-Oct-2012 - France-based luxury goods maker LVMH has reported a rise in sales for the first nine months of the year, underlining a strong performance in every business segment, including perfumes and...
News in brief
Gattefossé highlights commitment to sustainable palm oil in cosmetics
17-Oct-2012 - Ingredients supplier Gattefossé has announced its objective for 2012 is to have 100 per cent of its Personal Care ingredients using palm oil and palm kernel oil derivatives, being RSPO...
Retailer ad falls foul over implied organic claim
17-Oct-2012 - An advert for hair and body wash by UK retailer Boots has been banned over misleading implications that the product meets organic standards.
16-Oct-2012
'Unrealistic' that bioplastics could replace conventional plastics soon
16-Oct-2012 - Bioplastics replacing petro-olefin based plastics seems ‘fairly unrealistic’ in the ‘mid and long term’, according to the European Commissioner for Environment.
Lonza targets compliance for EU regulations on preservatives
16-Oct-2012 - Fine chemicals specialist Lonza says it is looking to support multinational cosmetic companies to help reformulate in the light of new European regulations that will affect US companies exporting to...
Guest article
New opportunities for niche brands in beauty retail
16-Oct-2012 - Industry expert and blogger Imogen Matthews takes a look at the type of retail options that are out there for niche start-up cosmetics brands in the trend-setting UK market.
Western Europe continues to set the trends for natural cosmetics
16-Oct-2012 - Western Europe still shows strong growth for natural cosmetics despite the economic downturn, with Germany, Italy and France displaying some of the most interesting trends.
News in brief
Univar looks to strengthen market position in Austria with first local base
16-Oct-2012 - Dutch chemicals distributor Univar has opened a new office in Vienna, Austria, as it looks to strengthen its market position in the region; with personal care a key industry.
Success or struggle? How will Burberry cope on its own in the perfume market?
16-Oct-2012 - The perfume and cosmetics arena is a difficult one to conquer due to the specialised expertise required to produce the products, so whilst some believe Burberry has gained control of...
15-Oct-2012
Skin care reputation boosts Neutrogena’s sunscreen position
15-Oct-2012 - A solid foundation in the skin care market has helped Neutrogena boost its position in the sunscreen field and familiarize these products with consumers.
12-Oct-2012
Sederma clinches Frost & Sullivan innovation award for leg anti-aging ingredient
12-Oct-2012 - France-based ingredients player Sederma recently walked off with a Frost & Sullivan innovation award for its anti-ageing in leg care product, Legance.
Scientists reveal ‘groundbreaking’ animal testing alternative for skin sensitivity
12-Oct-2012 - A team of researchers in Portugal have developed a ‘groundbreaking’ test which assesses skin sensitivity and could significantly reduce animal testing in the cosmetics industry.
Watchdog works with government after sexualisation is highlighted in perfume ads
12-Oct-2012 - The Advertising Standards Authority is working in response to a UK government report, to ensure that the sexualisation of children in perfume adverts and others are eradicated.
11-Oct-2012
New EU cosmetics regulation in place next year: A closer look
11-Oct-2012 - As upcoming industry events in Europe and beyond turn their attention to the new EU cosmetics regulations being exercised next year, Cosmetics Design takes a look at some of the...
Burberry extends fragrance licensing agreement with Inter Parfums
11-Oct-2012 - British clothing brand Burberry has extended its lucrative fragrance and cosmetics licensing brand with Inter Parfums by another three months, to ensure an adequate transitioning period.
European scientists agree exclusive license of skin ageing compounds
11-Oct-2012 - A group of professors in Europe have been chosen by US skin care company Ei to provide the exclusive worldwide license of a novel class of sphingoloids.
Sustainable algae actives forge significant part in natural cosmetics
11-Oct-2012 - Algae actives can play a big part in quest for sustainable natural ingredients Algae actives have been used in a wide variety of personal care products for hundreds of year,...
Regulation will be on the tip of the tongues at in-cos Asia 2012 with dedicated workshop
11-Oct-2012 - As new EU regulation comes into play next year, replacing the European Cosmetics Directive, the Regulatory Workshop at the 2012 in-cosmetics Asia will look at how this affects regulatory frameworks...
10-Oct-2012
J&J’s Aveeno Organic Harvest baby care product loses USDA NOP certification
10-Oct-2012 - The USDA has confirmed that one of the products in the Johnson & Johnson’s Aveeno Baby Organic Harvest has lost NOP certification status on account of its formulation containing an...
Body fragrancing functional candy set for US stores?
10-Oct-2012 - US importers of a body fragrancing candy are seeking a distribution partnership to take the product into retail stores.
The Body Shop slams 'rumours' that it is up for sale
10-Oct-2012 - On reporting Lush founder Mark Constantine's claims that L’Oreal wanted to sell the global chain yesterday, a representative for The Body Shop promptly contacted Cosmetics Design to rubbish what it...
News in brief
in-cosmetics 2012 wins ‘Best Trade Exhibition’ award
10-Oct-2012 - Industry trade show in-cosmetics 2012 has won the ‘Best Trade Exhibition’ award the Event Awards ceremony thanks to its global reach and nine per cent growth In visitor attendance despite...
Neopac and HCT announce joint venture for innovative cosmetic tubes
10-Oct-2012 - Switzerland-based Neopac is to partner with US-based HCT in a venture that aims to increase the availability of a wider range of more innovative cosmetics tubes across the European and...
Scientists utilise sunscreen ingredient to rid water of toxins
10-Oct-2012 - Researchers in Northern Ireland are collaborating with international research partners to develop a new 'clean' technology to destroy water toxins caused by harmful algal blooms, using titanium dioxide molecules.
JRC gives EC’s 2nd review on nanomaterials its full support
10-Oct-2012 - As the subject of nanomaterials goes under the microscope once more, the scientific and technical arm of the European Commission has announced its full support and co-operation.
09-Oct-2012
Lush: The Body Shop is not fitting L’Oreal’s 'profit profile'
09-Oct-2012 - Mark Constantine, founder of The Body Shop’s rival - Lush Cosmetics - has been making waves in the industry after stating that an inside source told him that the chain was...
All eyes on P&G for its annual shareholders meeting
09-Oct-2012 - With Procter & Gamble executives under pressure to perform like never before, the company’s annual shareholders meeting focuses on how its plans to turn around a lack luster performance....
News in brief
Angela Merkel opens new Fraunhofer facility to utilize renewable resources on industrial scale
09-Oct-2012 - After a construction period of almost two years, the new Fraunhofer Center for Chemical-Biotechnological Processes (CBP) in Leuna was recently officially opened by the Chancellor of Germany, Dr Angela Merkel. ...
Genetic study gets to the root cause of dermatitis
09-Oct-2012 - Researchers have identified a set of eight triggers that can lead to the skin condition atopic dermatitis, said to affect up to 3 per cent of the adult global population.
Biodiversity dominates discussion at Latin American SCS
09-Oct-2012 - Biodiversity was on the tip of everyone’s tongues at the premier Latin American edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit held in Sao Paulo.
Givaudan to keep artificial ambergris extract exclusive
09-Oct-2012 - Perfume maker Givaudan has revealed that its Ambermax molecule, which is an artificial version of ambergris excreted by sperm whales, will remain under lock and key for the next few...
Mintel notes the sweet smell of success for men’s fragrance sector in China
09-Oct-2012 - The market researcher has revealed the men’s fragrance segment in China to have grown by 20 percent from 2008 to 2011, due to a shift in attitudes.
05-Oct-2012
Sweden works with the cosmetics industry to phase out hazardous materials
05-Oct-2012 - The Swedish Chemicals Agency (Kemi) has revealed it has been collaborating with cosmetics industry representatives to potentially phase-out hazardous substances.
News in brief
BASF names new head of personal-care unit
05-Oct-2012 - The Germany-based company has appointed a new head of its European personal-care division, in an effort it says to hone the unit’s focus.
Kao reaches settlement with Henkel over hair dye infringement lawsuit
05-Oct-2012 - The intellectual property battle between Kao and Henkel over hair dyes has been brought to an end after the Tokyo-based firm announced it had reached a settlement and agreed to...
EC to adopt case-by-case assessment of nanomaterials as 2nd regulatory review is announced
05-Oct-2012 - The European Commission has announced it will adopt a second regulatory review on nanomaterials, ensuring assessments are done on a case-by-case approach; which should be of benefit to the cosmetics...
Pack Peek
Pack Peek: View the news and latest launches from the cosmetics packaging world
05-Oct-2012 - This gallery takes a look at some of the news and highlights in personal care packaging, focusing on what is trending, and how cosmetic firms are kitting out their latest...
04-Oct-2012
Estée Lauder to release first China-focused skin care brand
04-Oct-2012 - Cosmetics player Estée Lauder is furthering its efforts to make its presence felt in Asia-Pacific and leverage its rapid sales growth in China by launching a new skin care line...
Intelligent nanoparticles could enhance anti-aging cosmetics
04-Oct-2012 - A group of researchers in Spain say they have tested a nanodevice treatment that incorporates intelligent nanoparticles to selectively release ingredients to target aging cells.
Halal cosmetics segment is on the rise...
04-Oct-2012 - According to Organic Monitor, halal products are becoming more popular with international manufacturers and suppliers, and an increasing preference for natural and organic products in the Middle East has seen the...
Comment
Nanotechnology - We’ve only scratched the surface…
04-Oct-2012 - Nanotechnology has been on the tip of our tongues for the last few years and has been put under particular scrutiny in the last few months. There have been those...
Promens launches new ‘sterile’ packaging closure technology
04-Oct-2012 - Packaging provider Promens has provided an exclusive packaging design for a French skin care company that is said to enhance the product’s sterility, assuring it remains bacteria-free during the production...
News in brief
Innospec renames business segment to reinforce industry position
04-Oct-2012 - Innospec is renaming one of its business segments; the current Active Chemicals business segment, will now be called Performance Chemicals.
03-Oct-2012
EFSA rejects lycopene-vitamin E-lutein-selenium skin claim
03-Oct-2012 - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected a claim linking a proprietary lycopene, vitamin E, lutein and selenium blend and protection from UV sun rays.
SCCS to give its scientific opinion on cosmetics preservative climbazole
03-Oct-2012 - The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has been requested to give its opinion on the preservative, found in hair and face cosmetics, to determine whether it is still safe to...
Sustainability is the big buzz word in packaging
03-Oct-2012 - Packaging has almost become synonymous with the word sustainability, as countless companies announce initiatives aimed at both cutting costs and making packaging greener, with some of the most recent highlighted...
Univar expands North African business with new distribution facility in Tunisia
03-Oct-2012 - Dutch chemical distributor is looking to expand its presence in the North African personal care market by opening a new distribution centre in Tunisia.
News in brief
Arkema strengthens South America presence with emulsion acquisition
03-Oct-2012 - French chemicals company Arkema has completed the acquisition of Resicryl's acrylic emulsions production site in São Paulo as it looks to increase its presence in high-growth countries, particularly in Latin...
02-Oct-2012
50 shades of grey? Not quite as L’Oréal study finds grey hair less common than previously thought
02-Oct-2012 - A study carried out by cosmetics giant L’Oréal into the ’50 rule’ concerning ageing hair, has found that strands of grey are a lot less common than was previously thought....
UK researchers challenge efficacy of nanoparticles in cosmetics
02-Oct-2012 - Scientists at the University of Bath have challenged whether nanoparticles used in sunscreens or cosmetics to carry an active ingredient deep into the skin, penetrate the skin's surface.
P&G activist investor continues to criticize, but concedes more time needed
02-Oct-2012 - Procter & Gamble activist investor William Ackman has given a public interview in which he has continued to criticize inefficiencies at the consumer giant, but admits the management needs more...
Scientists seek anti-ageing breakthrough with study of marine animals
02-Oct-2012 - Scientists in Britain have found an unusual source of study into how to stop skin from ageing and maintain a youthful appearance; sea urchins and sea cucumbers.
01-Oct-2012
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Unilever in court for misleading claims on its formaldehyde product line
01-Oct-2012 - A Texas-based firm has filed a complaint against the global giant with regards to alleged false, deceptive and misleading claims in connection with its Suave Professionals Keratin Infusion 30 Day Smoothing Kit....
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