News
Burberry buys back its licence rights for perfumes and cosmetics
Industry buzz
It was announced in veiled terms on mid-July and it is now official: Burberry announced the end of its discussions with Interparfums SA....
New Zealand to require labelling of nanomaterials in cosmetic
Industry buzz
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) of New Zealand, which regulates potentially dangerous ingredients in cosmetic products, has...
Trade associations contest links between diabetes and phthalates used in cosmetics
Science, R&D
A recent study examining a possible association between diabetes and levels of certain phthalates in women showed an association between...
Michele Scannavini succeeds Bernd Beetz as Coty President
Industry buzz
Following Bernd Beetz’s decision to retire as chief executive officer of Coty, the board of global beauty company has appointed Michele...
Will the Olympics boost UK’s dull premium beauty market?
Industry buzz
After solid performances in 2011 and in the first quarter of 2012, sales of fragrances and skincare products in the UK are experiencing a...
Quadpack wants to introduce LED technology in makeup packaging
Industry buzz
International cosmetics packaging provider Quadpack has started trialling a new concept of make-up packaging using Light Emitting Diode...
PCPC requests comments on new microbiological guideline for cosmetics
Industry buzz
The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC), the leading trade association representing the cosmetic and personal care products industry in...
Random tests found 100% compliance to IFRA standards
Industry buzz
All perfumes tested within the frame of the sixth cycle of the IFRA Compliance Program, covering the period May 2011 to May 2012, were...
Burberry ends fragrance licence agreement with Interparfums
Industry buzz
Despite several months of negotiations between luxury group Burberry and prestige beauty company Interparfums no agreement was achieved...
The assumed pride of beauty made in Brazil
Markets & trends
Each year, Cosmetics Inspiration & Creation undertakes two reports on trends and inspiration on the United States and one on another...
