Latin America
Brazil bans animal testing for cosmetics and fragrances
Vertebrates can no longer be used in tests conducted for the development and quality control of fragrances, cosmetic and personal care...
Mitsui invests in Kao’s Brazil subsidiary to help grow skincare business
Japanese conglomerate Mitsui & Co is taking stake in TBP Importação e Comércio de Cosméticos, Kao Corporation’s wholly-owned...
Brazil: Portuguese labelling of cosmetic ingredients can be done via QR Code
The labelling in Portuguese language of the full list of ingredients in cosmetics and perfumes sold will be mandatory in Brazil from...
Univar Solutions expands in Central America with ChemSol acquisition
The global provider of specialty ingredients and chemicals has acquired ChemSol Group, a distributor of ingredients and specialty...
Brazil’s exports of cosmetic products increased by 10.9% in 2022
The Brazilian personal hygiene, perfumery and cosmetics industry continues on its globalization track. According to the Brazilian...
Pierre Fabre wants to make Brazil its fifth global market
The Brazilian branch of the French Group, which has just moved into new premises in Rio de Janeiro, plans to increase its business...
Lindal hosts grand opening of new Brazil facility
On Tuesday 22nd November, the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of valves, actuators and spray caps used in aerosol...
Mustela kicks into gear in Brazil with new developments and a local production
Established in Brazil for almost a decade, the French brand, globally renowned for its ranges of dermo-cosmetic products for children and...
Boticário acquires Dr. Jones to strengthen its men’s portfolio
Grupo Boticário has just acquired 100% of Dr. Jones, a Brazilian startup specializing in men’s grooming products (beard, hair, skin and...
L’Oréal creates more inclusive sun care products for Brazilian skins
The Brazilian subsidiary of the global cosmetics giant is diversifying its portfolio of sun protection products to better meet the needs...
