News
Beiersdorf makes insufficient UV protection more visible
Science, R&D
Beiersdorf’s research and development team has developed a method to visualise and measure the amount of UV protection applied on the...
Beraca: new hair care active from pracaxi oil
Ingredients & formulation
Beraca, a Brazilian supplier of raw materials for the cosmetics, health and food industries, has developed a new natural active...
Luxe Pack Monaco puts the light on innovation
Markets & trends
Luxe Pack Monaco 2010 will feature the unprecedented « Luxe Pack Innovation Forum », with the purpose to highlight exhibitors’ innovative...
Covit changes hands
Industry buzz
Covit, a Barcelona-based supplier of global packaging solutions in plastic and metal for perfumery and cosmetics, has passed under the...
Ileos names a new CEO
Industry buzz
Philippe Gelbat has been appointed CEO of the Ileos Group. He succeeds Noël Ancian, who will concentrate on the strategic issues, in...
Geka strengthens U.S. team
Industry buzz
Geka, which specialises in the development and production of mascara brushes, applicators and complete delivery systems for liquid colour...
US cosmetics industry calls for greater FDA role
Laws & regulations
The Personal Care Products Council is proposing to establish an additional layer of federal regulation over cosmetic products, and to...
AirOpack, a green alternative to aerosol dispensers
Industry buzz
Air0Pack is a new application for filling liquids, powders, gases and products of average-tohigh viscosity (such as gels, creams or foam)...
The FEBEA reinforces its support to exporting companies
Laws & regulations
The FEBEA (Fédération des Entreprises de la Beauté), the trade association representing in France the cosmetic industry (perfumery,...
Prudent use of triclosan recommended
Industry buzz
For several years, triclosan, a biocide used in many product categories, including cosmetics, has been suspected of being a factor...
