UK chemicals company acquired by Indian counterpart
Indian chemical company Vivimed Laboratories acquires UK-based James Robinson in order to increase its global presence in the speciality chemicals market.
Archives for February 12, 2008
Green extraction of sunscreen ingredient titanium dioxide
A cheaper and greener method of extracting titanium dioxide, often used in cosmetics products and sunscreens, has been developed by scientists at the University of Leeds.
Foot care provider aims for eco-friendly natural formulations
Tapping into the need for personal care products dedicated to more mature consumers, the market for foot care products is set to boom, but success means that products also have to follow key market trends.
Is the FDA in crisis?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is neglecting cosmetics and urgently needs more funding to restore consumer confidence in the industry. CosmeticsDesign.com invited industry insiders and the FDA to examine this damning diagnosis and explore how...
Commission develops code of conduct on nanotechnology
The European Commission has released a voluntary code of conduct for nanotechnology that places the burden of responsibility for consumer safety on industry.
Jesus cosmetic line pulled from shelves in Singapore
A line of cosmetics called 'Lookin' Good for Jesus' has been banned in Singapore after Catholics there complained that it was disrespectful.