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FDA proposes standardized testing to detect asbestos in cosmetic products
Laws & regulations
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing that companies marketing cosmetic products containing talc be required to test...
Xi says China must apply ’more proactive’ macroeconomic policies in 2025
Industry buzz
President Xi Jinping said China will put in place "more proactive" macroeconomic policies in 2025, state media reported, as he addressed...
Memo Paris teams up with Groupe GM to create its first high-end hotel line
Industry buzz
Luxury fragrance house Memo Paris has teamed up with Groupe GM, a leader in the guest amenity industry, to highlight its fragrances in...
LVMH and Integrated Biosciences aim to accelerate R&D on skincare bioactives
Industry buzz
LVMH Recherche and California-based biotech company Integrated Biosciences have inked a multi-year strategic research partnership to...
’Intention economy’: Study warns of perils in AI-driven conversational agents
Markets & trends
Conversational tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI) may soon be able to "covertly influence" users’ decision making opening the...
Perfect Corp. expands in luxury fashion with Wannaby acquisition
Industry buzz
The expert of virtual try-on for cosmetic and beauty products is expanding its footprint to luxury fashion with the acquisition of...
Paris Packaging Week reveals the finalists for its Innovation Awards
Packaging & design
The Paris-based trade show dedicated to premium packaging has announced the finalists for its 2025 Innovation Awards, an annual...
Kao launches Molton Brown in Indonesia with first flagship store in Subrabaya
Industry buzz
Kao Corporation is expanding its presence in the Asian luxury fragrance market with the debut of Molton Brown in Indonesia. The brand’s...
Carbios postpones construction of its PET recycling plant for 6 to 9 months
Industry buzz
The French biotechnology company said it is postponing the construction of its PET biorecycling plant in Longlaville “for 6 to 9 months.”...
Low birth rate makes South Korea a ’super-aged society’
Industry buzz
South Korea has become a "super-aged society", with 20 percent of its population aged 65 or older, official data showed on Tuesday, a...
