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Increased segmentation of European natural cosmetics market
Recent researches by Organic Monitor show increasing segmentation of the European natural cosmetics market; new entrants and existing...
After Shanghai, IFF opens creative centre in Sao Paulo
Global creator of flavours and fragrances International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) is opening its new ‘Flavor and Fragrance Creative...
HBA Global Expo partners with ICMAD and CEW
The organisers of HBA Global Expo have sealed partnership agreements with two key industry associations in 2009, CEW (Cosmetic Executive...
Shiseido launches “Life Quality Beauty Program”
In a move “to globally expand corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities through cosmetics and beauty care,” Shiseido will open...
Cosmoprof confirms the launch of Shanghai Style
China’s beauty market still interests Cosmoprof. Aureliana De Sanctis, the head of SoGeCos, confirmed Premium Beauty News that Cosmoprof...
Christophe de Villeplée to head IFF Fine Perfumer and Beauty division
Creator and manufacturer of flavours and fragrances, IFF, recently appointed Christophe de Villeplée as Vice President Global Fine...
Dow and Rohm and Haas find agreement to close acquisition
Dow Chemical and Rohm and Haas say that they have reached an agreement to close Dow’s previously announced acquisition of Rohm and Haas...
La Prairie Group bets on Asian markets
Beiersdorf’s La Prairie Group posted double-digit growth in 2008 for the fourth consecutive year. The Swiss company announced that net...
Helen of Troy to buy P&G’s Infusium business
Helen of Troy Limited is in the process of acquiring the global Infusium 23 hair care business from The Procter & Gamble Company. The...
Australia: national regulatory regime for product safety
The Australian Commonwealth is likely to take control of consumer protection following proposals to amend the Trade Practices Act and...
