German agencies attempt to tackle nanomaterials in EU regulation
Three German government agencies have developed a proposal for amending European chemical regulation for nanomaterials.
Archives for February 7, 2013
Clariant achieves GMP certification for Indonesia site
Specialty chemicals company Clariant’s cosmetics ingredients site in Tangerang, Indonesia has become the firm’s eighth location to achieve the Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification.
“Regulations need to change to outlaw animal testing in cosmetics”
Regulations in countries around the world need to change to outlaw animal testing in cosmetics, rather than the manufacturers themselves, according to the industry-specific organisation set up by the BUAV.
Avon stake holder refers to business as ‘a mess’
One of Avon’s biggest stakeholders says the business needs significant restructuring to turn it around but believes CEO Sheri McCoy is the right person to put the business back on the right track.
Tailored algal oils on the agenda with Solazyme-Mitsui deal
Renewable oils producer Solazyme has teamed up with Mitsui to jointly develop a suite of triglyceride oils for use primarily in the oleochemical industry: an ingredient used in many personal care products.
Global alliance puts sustainable coconut oil on the map
A global alliance has been formed amongst coconut oil suppliers including BASF and Cargill, and farmers in the Philippines to ensure that the ingredient is sustainably sourced in the future.
Media and consumer attention on certain ingredients could stifle innovation, Euromonitor
Media and consumer attention towards certain ingredients used in beauty and personal care can stifle innovation in the industry, according to a Euromonitor analyst.