Latin America
Univar to distribute dsm-firmenich’s ingredients in Central America and Mexico
Univar Solutions has reached an exclusive agreement with dsm-firmenich for the distribution of their entire portfolio of beauty and...
EU industry calls for a swift ratification of the agreement with Mercosur
Cosmetics Europe, Cefic and a coalition of 17 other business associations representing different European industrial sectors call for a...
Brazilian cosmetics industry achieves record trade surplus
According to data released by the Brazilian Association of Personal Hygiene, Perfumery and Cosmetics (ABIHPEC), the 17.2% increase in...
Univar Solutions to distribute Croda’s sun care filters in Brazil
The Brazilian subsidiary of the global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor has signed a distribution agreement with Croda do...
"Brazil is a key market for us," says Fernanda Calvet, Sisley Paris
The French luxury cosmetics brand is expanding its network in Brazil and investing in new point-of-sale formats. Explanations by Fernanda...
Brazilian companies expand European business during Cosmoprof Bologna 2023
Companies supported by the Beautycare Brazil sectoral project hit USD 5.5 million in sales during Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, with an...
Brazil bans animal testing for cosmetics and fragrances
Vertebrates can no longer be used in tests conducted for the development and quality control of fragrances, cosmetic and personal care...
Mitsui invests in Kao’s Brazil subsidiary to help grow skincare business
Japanese conglomerate Mitsui & Co is taking stake in TBP Importação e Comércio de Cosméticos, Kao Corporation’s wholly-owned...
Brazil: Portuguese labelling of cosmetic ingredients can be done via QR Code
The labelling in Portuguese language of the full list of ingredients in cosmetics and perfumes sold will be mandatory in Brazil from...
Univar Solutions expands in Central America with ChemSol acquisition
The global provider of specialty ingredients and chemicals has acquired ChemSol Group, a distributor of ingredients and specialty...
