Industry buzz
H&M to launch organic skincare range
Mass retailers confirm their interest in organic products. Following the introduction of a variety of children clothes made from organic...
Colorado may ban carcinogen or reprotoxic ingredients
In the wake of the California Safe Cosmetics Act and the prohibition of CMR substances in cosmetics sold in the European Union, a bill...
Unconventional POS advertising for Paco Rabanne with Cosfibel
From Valentine’s Day to the FIFA World Cup, point of sales animation is done an unexpected way for Paco Rabanne. Forget the boring...
Promens launches thin walled eco-friendly cosmetic jar
The new 50ml Eco Crystal jar is Promens’ answer to current environmental challenges. Eco Crystal is an ecological complement to Promens’...
Walgreens to acquire Duane Reade
US largest drugstore chain Walgreens. is about to acquire New York-based drugstore chain Duane Reade. The transaction would include all...
Promens appoints new sales and technical manager
Joseph Gerardi, who was previously commercial director at Plastibell Group, has been heading Promens’ sales and development teams located...
Russia: end of compulsory certification for cosmetics
Effective February 15, the Russian government has scrapped mandatory certification of food and cosmetic products sold in the country....
PCD awards packaging innovation
The sixth edition of PCD (Perfumes, Cosmetics & Design) was held on the 26th and 27th January 2010 in Paris, at the Cité des Sciences...
Innovation boosts sun care markets, new report says
The global market for sun care products is projected to reach US$5.6 billion by the year 2015, says a new report by Global Industry...
Berlin Packaging to acquire All-Pak
US-based Berlin Packaging has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire country-fellow All-Pak. Both companies supply plastic,...
