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Fragrance allergens: the measures proposed by the EU Commission
Laws & regulations
The European Commission has published its proposed measures related to potential fragrance allergens. A public consultation has been...
Nuxe innovates for the forty somethings
Industry buzz
As the year begins, Nuxe, the no.1 brand in anti-ageing skincare in French pharmacies, is enriching their offer with Merveillance Expert,...
PCD 2014: number of visitors grow by 14%
Industry buzz
The 10th edition of Packaging of Perfume Cosmetics & Design (PCD) and the 8th edition of Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF), which...
Plastic microbeads: L’Oréal to stop, New York and California to prohibit
Environment
After Unilever and Johnson & Johnson, L’Oréal announced the phasing out of plastic microbeads from its cosmetic products. In the...
Green emulsifiers: the “Algraal” project is underway
Industry buzz
The Algraal Project, which aims at developing a new algal-based source of fatty alcohols and emulsifiers for the cosmetics industry, was...
Quadpack invests in finishing and customisation
Packaging & design
Quadpack has just purchased Krampak, a Spanish screen-printing company based in Torelló, in the heart of Catalonia’s Cosmetic Valley....
Avon partners with Korres in Latin America
Industry buzz
US based cosmetics firm Avon Products and Greek brand Korres are teaming up to expand their respective businesses in Latin America....
L’Oréal sells to Nestlé its stake in Galderma
Industry buzz
Nestlé and L’Oréal confirmed the rumors about the evolution of their capital ties. Actually, L’Oréal will buy 48.5 million of its own...
Oekabeauty’s eyeshadow packaging for Yves Rocher
Industry buzz
German cosmetic packaging manufacturer Oekabeauty’s Soft Definition applicator has been chosen by Yves Rocher to launch its new ultra...
ID bio adds two new references to its titrated/standardized extracts
Industry buzz
In order to reinforce its presence in the natural botanical extraction field, ID bio will extend its titrated extracts range. “Those...