News
Belgium, The Netherlands, Austria and Sweden call for a ban on micro-plastics in cosmetics
Environment
At the latest meeting of the EU Environment Council on 17 December 2014, the Belgian, Dutch, Austrian and Swedish delegations, supported...
New Jersey Governor vetoes ban on micro-beads
Industry buzz
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie eventually vetoed bill A-3083/SCS S-2178 that aimed at banning tiny polyethylene particles...
Estée Lauder to acquire high-end skincare brand GlamGlow
Industry buzz
The Estée Lauder group carries on its series of acquisitions. After Le Labo, Rodin olio lusso and Éditions de Parfums Frédéric Malle,...
Oriflame announces plan to address sharp decline in the Rouble
Industry buzz
Highly impacted by recent movements of the Rouble, Oriflame has announced plans to limit the impact of the Russian currency devaluation....
French Competition Authority fines cosmetic and household products makers
Industry buzz
The French Competition Authority has announced record fines against household and cosmetic products makers. According to the...
Winners of 2014 Sustainable Beauty Awards
Industry buzz
Organic Monitor recently announced the winners of its 2014 Sustainable Beauty Awards. The awards give recognition to organisations...
High Court refers questions about the scope of the ban on animal testing of cosmetics to the ECJ
Laws & regulations
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Justice of England and Wales has asked the European Court of Justice (ECJ) to rule on the...
Louvrette celebrates its 50th anniversary and plans new developments
Packaging & design
Founded in 1964, Louvrette celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. For fifty years, the company has focused on developing and...
Pierre Fabre restructures in pharma and accelerates international development of cosmetics
Industry buzz
Facing contrasted results of its two divisions, the Pierre Fabre Laboratories are cutting more than 550 jobs in the pharmaceutical...
2014: Year of the strong brows
Markets & trends
In Europe and in the USA, women are increasingly concerned by the aesthetics of their brows. As a result, sales of brow care and makeup...
