News
France: Towards a ban of phthalates and parabens?
Industry buzz
The bill submitted by a group of centre-right deputies at the French National Assembly and requiring a ban of certain chemicals suspected...
Management change at HCP Packaging USA
Industry buzz
HCP Packaging USA recently announced the appointment of Al Lustrino as President of Sales and Marketing, North America. Mr. Lustrino...
Japan: what is the impact of disasters on the cosmetics industry?
Markets & trends
Earthquake, tsunami, nuclear accident: the series of disasters that hit Japan almost two months ago will have a short-term negative...
Luxe Pack New York 2011: bigger than ever
Industry buzz
The next edition of Luxe Pack New York, the luxury packaging trade exhibition in its 9th year, will be the largest event to date. The...
ID bio launches a new organic range of titrated extracts
Ingredients & formulation
ID Bio, a French supplier of botanical extracts, is launching TitrExtract, a new range of titrated organic ingredients. Addressing...
Joël Palix, Clarins, "Make-up is the fastest growing segment"
Markets & trends
Consumption is on the rise in all markets told Joël Palix, president of Clarins Fragrance Group and the Thierry Mugler brand, to Premium...
Plastic price hikes: manufacturers are sounding the alarm bell
Packaging & design
Ongoing rises and surprising geographical variances to the detriment of the European industry, a situation that could quickly become...
Avon commits to cover with GreenPalm
Industry buzz
Avon has become the latest major cosmetics brand to commit to GreenPalm, an online trading scheme of sustainable palm oil certificates....
Max, the magic of make-up!
Markets & trends
What a success at the last MakeUp in Paris trade show! Max Herlant literally stunned some fifty members of the CEW Organisation (Cosmetic...
Cosfibel develops accessories for Cartiers’ mobile consumers
Industry buzz
For its springtime promotional campaigns, Cartier is offering functional and elegant gifts for its fragrances. Created by Cosfibel, these...
