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Luxe Pack Shanghai carries on growing
Industry buzz
Nearly 100 exhibitors are expected on the 29 and 30 March 2011 at the Shanghai International Convention Center, to attend the fourth...
Barbara Lavernos L’Oréal: "Making good purchases implies knowing goods!"
Companies & industry
EXCLUSIVE - Seven years ago, L’Oréal started, under the responsibility of Barbara Lavernos, huge reorganization task of its purchasing...
Stem cells: what prospects for cosmetology?
Science, R&D
The 25th European Dermocosmetology Days were an opportunity to provide an update on the latest scientific news on stem cells and of...
Marionnaud is gearing up for revival in France
Markets & trends
For Marionnaud France, 2010 marked the end of the crisis and a recovery in sales, especially noticeable in the make-up segment. In 2011,...
Saudi Arabia: ban on alcohol-containing mouthwashes
Industry buzz
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has issued a circular No. 3597 dated 12/2/1432 (16 January 2011) banning all mouth wash and...
Towards a US standard to define natural cosmetics
Laws & regulations
NSF International and Natrue are joining forces to develop the first ever American national standard for natural cosmetics. Defining...
Metapack: a whole series of launches
Industry buzz
With EUR 15 million in turnover in 2009, and 20 million in 2010, the growth of the French firm remains tonic. Metapack is indeed...
French National Council of Packaging: a disruptive approach to boost new packaging generations
Packaging & design
Never since the creation of this French organization, had the National Council of packaging (CNE) been that visible. No sooner had he...
Qualipac is negotiating the acquisition of Lisi Cosmetics
Industry buzz
The Lisi Group just granted Qualipac (Pochet Group) exclusive negotiation rights until June 30, 2011 for the disposal ofLisi Cosmetics,...
Rexam: a new pump for facilitating the recycling of perfumes’ packaging
Industry buzz
The new version of the pump XD11 introduced by Rexam Personal Care at PCD 2011 tradeshow is the first pump on the market which utilizes...
