Beiersdorf opens €18m Nivea factory in China
Germany-based Beiersdorf has opened a new Nivea factory in Shanghai to support future growth plans in China.
Archives for June 8, 2009
Cosmos organic standard launched after lengthy consultation
The Cosmos standard for natural and organic cosmetics has been released after six years of debate between some of Europe’s biggest certification bodies.
‘Good enough to eat’: the trend for food ingredients in cosmetics gains pace
A rising number of cosmetics companies are now formulating products from ingredients normally found in the kitchen. This is the latest trend to emerge from escalating interest in organic and natural products.
P&G set to name McDonald as new CEO, report says
Robert McDonald is set to take over from A.G. Lafley as the new CEO of Procter & Gamble, according to a report in the Monday edition of The Wall Street Journal.
Clarins and Alban Muller show support for sustainable ingredients sourcing
Two of the biggest names in European natural personal care have lent their support to L’Herboretum, a French project to encourage sustainable natural ingredient development.
Companies urged to do more as UK unveils new packaging strategy
A major reduction in food packaging, a rethink on how it is measured and a call for greater investment by packing companies to increase recycling are part of a strategy unveiled today by the UK government.
Lipotec claims new ingredient Melatime can enhance tanning
Melatime can prolong a tan up to two weeks after exposure, according to Spanish company Lipotec.