Divestment and strong care chemical sales boost Cognis
Strong sales for its Care Chemicals division and the divestment of the Oleochemicals and Pulcra Chemicals businesses boost Cognis, but net profits were still in the red in 2008.
Archives for March 25, 2009
Cosmos certified products expected by spring 2010
The first products certified to the organic and natural Cosmos standards cannot be expected before spring 2010, but UK member Soil Association is confident uptake will be strong.
Interpolymer opens new facility in China
Interpolymer has started production at its new factory in Nanjing, China and expects the site to fully operational by June.
CPL Aromas appoints new purchasing director
CPL Aromas has appointed Nick Moore as its new global purchasing director in an effort to improve its ability to source raw materials worldwide.
Givaudan signs sustainable sourcing partnership
Givaudan has partnered with a Laos-based producer to secure the sustainable supply of benzoin, a raw material used in fragrances.
Fair trade certification for mint oils
The organic oil specialist, Earthoil, has achieved fair trade status for its Indian mint growing facility under an Institute for Marketecology (IMO) scheme in order to meet growing demand for ethical products.
MEPs approve stricter version of EU cosmetics legislation
The amended recast of the EU Cosmetics Directive, approved yesterday by MEPs, contains stricter requirements for nanomaterials and CMRs.