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The European cosmetics regulation enters into force
Laws & regulations
The new Cosmetics Regulation, which was adopted in 2009, entered into force on 11 July 2013 following a transition period to allow the...
HCT adds up YouTube to its BtoB communication strategy
Industry buzz
While the digital world in general, and social networks in particular, are now fully integrated into brands’ communication strategy,...
Merck and Greenpharma cooperate on skin-firming active ingredient
Industry buzz
Merck today announced the signing of an agreement with Greenpharma, a contract research organization (CRO) headquartered in Orléans,...
Rieke Dispensing adds new models to its range of lotion pumps
Industry buzz
Rieke Dispensing recently widened its choice of dispensers for personal care, cosmetic and household applications with the launch of two...
ID bio certified to ISO 9001
Industry buzz
After the ISO 14001 environmental certification in April 2011, ID bio, a French supplier of natural extracts, completes its normative...
Make-up: Kiko takes advantage of the crisis and of the craze for nail polish
Markets & trends
In a still very difficult environment, with a background of economic and social crisis, consumer confidence in the red and record...
Show report: Cosme Tech & Cosme Tokyo 2013
Markets & trends
In a market changing market context, Reed Exhibitions Japan held the 4th edition of Cosme Tech, the show dedicated to suppliers of the...
NHS hospital launches moisturiser cream
Industry buzz
Salisbury District Hospital has become the first NHS hospital in Great Britain to create a moisturising cream to sell commercially, with...
India bans animal testing for cosmetics
Industry buzz
The Bureau of Indian Standards recently approved the removal of any mention of animal tests from the country’s cosmetics standard. India...
Yoshida: “Do what nobody else can and do what nobody else will”!
Packaging & design
Quite a fine motto for the number one Japanese plastic injection specialist for the beauty packaging sector and which is confirmed over...