China readies risk assessment guidelines for cosmetic product safety
The State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) in China are preparing risk assessment guidelines for impurities in cosmetics ingredients to further ensure the safety of products.
Archives for July 19, 2011
Microbial contamination prompts P&G Oral B recall
Procter and Gamble has issued a recall of a specific type of mouthwash from its Oral B brand from numerous different countries across the world, due to microbial contamination.
Researchers produce alternative to animal-sourced gelatine
A non-animal sourced, ‘human’ version of the gelling agent gelatine has been produced by researchers in China.
EU Court rules in favour of L’Oréal in law suit against eBay
The EU Court of Justice in its ruling in favour of L’Oréal, has stated eBay could be held liable for trade mark infringements if found to have an active role in the promotion and thus sale of fake products.
IMCD targets Malaysia with new personal care application laboratory
Specialty chemical company IMCD has opened a new personal care applications laboratory in Selangor, Malaysia to target significant growth potential in that market.
Rexam strengthens mini products division to focus on brand-building initiatives
Personal care packaging company Rexam has turned its attention to its mini products division this summer with the intention of helping customers to build brand awareness for both new and existing products.