Cosmetics Consultants Europe (CCE) will launch a training programme with Germany’s RWTH Aachen University next year that it says should guide the next generation of safety assessors through rising demands of the fast-evolving cosmetics world.
Specialty chemicals players Clariant has overcome challenging conditions in North America and China, as well as the Care Chemicals division, thanks to strong results in its new markets, particularly in Latin America.
Starting in January 2020, Veronique Drecq will lead a new program at the school—supported by Estée Lauder, IFF, and Douglas subsidiary Nocibé—called Leading a Beauty Brand.
L’Oréal has secured strong third-quarter earnings across its global business, driven largely by dynamic growth in its Luxe and Active divisions and business has accelerated across Eastern Europe.
Japanese cosmetics company Kao Corporation is looking to strengthen its global brand presence with the launch of the Curél skin care range in the UK and US.
A surprising number of UK cosmetic companies are still completely unprepared for Brexit, deal or no deal, and this needs to change fast, says the operations director of MSL Solution Providers.
L’Oréal has signed an agreement with Clarins Group to acquire its entire fragrance division which includes Mugler and Azzaro. The deal is set to close in the first quarter of 2020.
Australian cosmetics maker G&M Cosmetics has acquired vegan skin care brand P’URE Papaya Care to further expand the company’s global footprint starting with Europe.
Chemyunion has taken huge strides in recent years, expanding its main facilities in Sao Paulo, while also setting up a US headquarters in New Jersey, but now it is looking to Europe.
A consortium of renowned institutional investors has acquired Nestlé Skin Health, rebranding the entire unit Galderma and refocusing it as a pure play dermatology business.
BASF has acquired Dutch aroma biotech specialist Isobionics and partnered with US metabolic engineering firm Conagen, shifting its business reach into natural aromas for the first time.
Swiss fragrance major Firmenich is set to acquire a 17% stake in French natural ingredients specialist Robertet, stating it may also consider taking a controlling interest if invited to do so.
Silab has kickstarted operations at its newly completed preservative-free powder production unit, a move it says aligns well with market expectations and consumer demands.
L’Oréal at United Nations Climate Action Summit – 74th Session of the General Assembly
Addressing climate change requires more than pledges and following rules, it needs to become a proactive and voluntary corporate mission, says L’Oréal’s Chief Ethics Officer.
Shiseido’s luxury beauty brand Clé de Peau Beauté is strengthening its global presence by expanding its footprint in Europe and the Middle East and Africa region.
