Latin America
Brazil: ANVISA agrees to simplify the regulations of cosmetics for children
The Brazilian Association of personal hygiene, perfumery and cosmetics (ABIHPEC) announced on July 3 another regulatory breakthrough for...
Eurofragance upgrades production site in Mexico to expand business in Latin America
The Barcelona-headquartered fragrance maker is upgrading its plant in Mexico with the aim to optimise lead times, increase storage space...
“Brazilian consumers are a strategic source of inspiration for L’Oréal,” Delphine Allard, L’Oréal Brasil
Opened in 2017, the new L’Oréal Research & Innovation centre in Brazil is unique, thanks to its design focused on sustainability and...
Fiabila enters the Brazilian nail polish market
A few months ago, French group Fiabila, a nail polish manufacturing specialist for over 40 years, inaugurated a new plant in Sao Paulo,...
Firmenich expands in Central America with investment in Guatemala’s Nelixia
Fragrance and flavour producer Firmenich is investing in Guatemala-based supplier of natural ingredients Nelixia. With this partnership,...
The Granado Group continues to grow in Brazil and in Europe
Previously distributed in Granado points of sale, the iconic Brazilian brand successfully relaunched by Christopher Freeman, Phebo is now...
Brazil: Anvisa opens public consultation on the registration of cosmetic products
Anvisa (the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency) wants to hear from the industry, professionals and citizens about the technical...
From the kitchen to the cosmetic counter, food-inspired cosmetics gain popularity in Brazil
Whether in texture, formulation or packaging, there is a growing convergence of food and cosmetics in the Brazilian beauty industry....
Brazil: Grupo Boticário strengthens its makeup business with the acquisition of Vult
The Boticário Group has announced the acquisition of Vult Cosmética, a Brazilian brand specializing colour cosmetic products. The...
Euromonitor on Natura’s acquisition of The Body Shop
Brazilian cosmetics company Natura Cosméticos has appointed David Boynton as chief executive officer of Britain’s The Body Shop. Boynton...
