Health Care

J&J to buy Swiss biotech company

J&J to buy Swiss biotech company

By Lucy Whitehouse

Johnson & Johnson Inc’s latest acquisition - the biggest deal in its 130-year history - of a Swiss biotech company confirms the multinational is looking to bolster its presence outside of the US.

Sharing is caring with L’Oreal’s social practice program

Sharing is caring with L’Oreal’s social practice program

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

L’Oreal is deploying its ‘Share & Care Program’ in the 68 countries where it is present, as it looks to achieve goals for best social practice for its workers and ensure they all have access to health and welfare benefits.

Essentra acquires US packaging company Clondalkin

Essentra acquires US packaging company Clondalkin

By Simon Pitman

UK-based packaging provider has acquired Clondalkin Group’s specialist packaging division, giving it a broadened footprint in the personal care, health care and pharmaceutical categories.

Nail care manufacturers warned over mislabelling of toxic chemicals

Nail care manufacturers warned over mislabelling of toxic chemicals

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A study from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has fired a warning shot to manufacturers of nail care products claiming that many nail care products contain toxic chemicals even though their labels claim otherwise.

New formulation faces the sun

New formulation faces the sun

Speciality chemicals company International Specialty Products (ISP)
continues its quest to expand the company's presence in the growing
personal care market segment with the news this week that it has
collaborated with biotech...