News
Estée Lauder to acquire Smashbox Beauty Cosmetics
Industry buzz
The Estée Lauder Companies has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Smashbox Beauty Cosmetics, a photo studio-inspired prestige...
Safety of cosmetics for babies: French health agency publishes its recommendations
Laws & regulations
The alert launched at the Autumn 2008 by a French association of medical professionals about the potential dangers of cosmetic products...
Algeria tightens the conditions for cosmetic imports
Laws & regulations
Prior authorization of the Ministry of commerce is now required before the marketing of cosmetic products on the Algerian market. The...
Trophies of the CEW Beauty Centres
Industry buzz
For the sixth consecutive year, the CEW Trophies are organized by and on behalf of the association "CEW Beauty Centres" in support to...
Oekabeauty: a new series of applicators for lip gloss and mascara
Innovation & new products
The German company Oekametall, based in Bamberg, near Nuremberg, at the heart of Franconia, is about to launch with its division...
P&G to measure the environmental sustainability of its suppliers
Environment
Procter & Gamble is launching a new tool to measure and improve the environmental footprint of its key suppliers. The “Supplier...
Boots partners with P&G to expand Laboratories brand
Industry buzz
British pharmacy chain and manufacturer of health and beauty products Alliance Boots is preparing the launch of its ‘Boots Laboratories’...
Shiseido to acquire 100% of its Hong Kong subsidiary
Industry buzz
Further step of its three-year plan to become a leading global player in the cosmetics industry, leading Japanese cosmetics maker...
Pochet invests in its range of customizable bottles
Packaging & design
The French glassmaker continues to expand its range of high-end customizable bottles introducing new pure, cylindrical, square or...
RPC develops a bayonet closure for Garnier
Industry buzz
RPC Bramlage cooperated with L’Oréal for the creation of a patented sealing technology for the group’s latest roll-on product. Indeed,...
