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“A product must speak to the consumer”, Napoleon Perdis
Markets & trends
Napoleon Perdis a native of Sydney, Australia, moved to the US in 2007 and is now based in Hollywood, California. The right place to...
Increased segmentation of European natural cosmetics market
Industry buzz
Recent researches by Organic Monitor show increasing segmentation of the European natural cosmetics market; new entrants and existing...
A sustainable development strategy for Sleever International
Environment
Sleever International is orienting its strategy towards sustainability and does not hesitate to modify its manufacturing processes...
CPL Aromas and Symrise seek revenue growth into organic fragrances business
Ingredients & formulation
The fragrance world may no longer be lagging behind when it comes to using organic ingredients. Despite technical difficulties and a...
After Shanghai, IFF opens creative centre in Sao Paulo
Industry buzz
Global creator of flavours and fragrances International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) is opening its new ‘Flavor and Fragrance Creative...
RPC launches new decorative techniques
Packaging & design
RPC beauté has launched two new decoration techniques called HotFix and EcoCoat. HotFix allows placing gemstones on the surface of...
“Eco-design is now a standard practice,” A. Hubin, Somater
Companies & industry
Somater et Associés is a family-owned company specialised in the production of primary packaging. The group is formed of 5 companies,...
HBA Global Expo partners with ICMAD and CEW
Industry buzz
The organisers of HBA Global Expo have sealed partnership agreements with two key industry associations in 2009, CEW (Cosmetic Executive...
EU ban on animal testing raises questions
Laws & regulations
On 11 March 2009, two bans entered into force concerning animal testing related to cosmetics products in the European Union. Both bans...
Shiseido to move to plant-based plastics
Environment
On March 9, 2009, Shiseido, received the Eco-First certification from Japanese Minister of the Environment Tetsuo Saito. The Japanese...
