Scientists working on nail polish that detects date-rape drugs
North Carolina State University is attempting to produce a nail polish that will reveal the presence of Rohypnol and GHB in a drink by changing colour.
Archives for August 25, 2014
Energy category brushes up against toothpaste
The rapidly broadening energy category has a new platform – energy toothpaste which has been launched in Russia.
Hair straightening no longer a one-size-fits-all category
Innovative technologies and products have revolutionised the hair straightening category and made it one of the most dynamic hair care categories, driven by demand for hair control and lifestyle changes.
Oriflame results hit by geopolitical tensions in Ukraine and Russia
The continued political tensions in Ukraine and Russia are impacting Sweden-based Oriflame, underlined by the fact that the direct sales player's latest quarterly results show falling sales.
New research points to sunblock damaging marine life
New research is adding to the body of evidence that certain sunblock ingredients maybe potentially hazardous to marine life when they wash off in the sea.
German BfR forum to focus on aluminium health risks
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) is hosting its’ 15th Consumer Protection Forum which is set to focus on the health risks of aluminium present in deodorants.
Breakthrough trial for recycling based on fluorescent light of technical polymers
Researchers at LMU University of Munich, in Germany, have discovered a way to identify plastic for recycling through the automated recognition of polymer constituents.