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 unapproved ingredient.
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 difficult economic times.
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.
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.
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 refers to as an ‘incorrect rumour’.
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 US markets.
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.
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 years.
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 being groomed for sale.
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.
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 drop the case.
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 industry.
The Swedish Chemicals Agency (Kemi) has revealed it has been collaborating with cosmetics industry representatives to potentially phase-out hazardous substances.
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 products.
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.
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 that herald it as the most effective delivery system for active ingredients, and those that...
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 sector grow by 20 per cent last year.
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 process.
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 aimed specifically at the local consumers.
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.
Dutch chemical distributor is looking to expand its presence in the North African personal care market by opening a new distribution centre in Tunisia.
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 use in cosmetics.
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 here.
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 time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
