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China to end the animal testing requirement for some cosmetics
Industry buzz
The Chinese Food and Drug Administration has proposed to abolish the requirement for animal testing for cosmetics for domestically...
Ecocert adjusts the modalities of the Being certification
Industry buzz
A little more than one year after the launch of the Being certification, which aims at promoting Spa centres that have committed...
British women more cautious about premium beauty spending
Markets & trends
Despite a difficult economic environment, sales of premium beauty products in the UK were still growing faster than the retail trade...
RPC cooperates with Ladival on handy travel size for sun care
Industry buzz
Since last summer, Ladival sun protection products have been available in a 30ml bottle, a handy size for travellers, developed by RPC...
“There is a lot of quality and depth in British beauty brands” Séan Harrington, Elemis
Companies & industry
Séan Harrington, Managing Director, Elemis, is a leading figure in the international spa industry, who has pushed the global expansion of...
Marionnaud opens their international showcase on the Champs-Élysées
Markets & trends
Marionnaud has just reopened their store at 104 Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris, after it had been closed for alterations since May....
SEPPIC: a new multipurpose active agent for the skin and hair
Ingredients & formulation
SEPPIC, a French manufacturer of speciality ingredients for healthcare and dedicated to the cosmetic and pharmaceutical markets, has...
Symrise opens green chemistry laboratory and gets certified
Industry buzz
Symrise has opened a catalysis laboratory to advance its strategic research focus in green chemistry. The company will investigate the...
BillerudKorsnäs launches its next generation cartonboard
Packaging & design
BillerudKorsnäs, the company formed by the merger in November 2012 of two Swedish cartonboard-makers Billerud and Korsnäs, showcased its...
Nivea goes for RPC Empress jar
Industry buzz
Nivea Cellular Anti-Age Day and Night cream, one of the latest globally-available product from skincare expert Nivea is now available in...
