News
IFF remains cautiously optimistic
Industry buzz
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) today reported a third quarter sales increase of 6 percent to USD 618 million. However,...
Valois launches new micro-dispenser
Industry buzz
Elixir, which is “the smallest dispenser in the world,” according to its producer, Valois, was presented at Luxe Pack Monaco this week....
UK publishes carbon footprint assessment guidelines
Environment
Defra (the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), the Carbon Trust, and the British Standards Institute (BSI), have...
Megaplast to protect organic cosmetics
Industry buzz
Megaplast-Megapumps is showcasing at Luxe Pack Monaco 2008, a new range of packaging solutions for bio-cosmetics and natural products...
Symrise still expects sales growth despite difficult times
Industry buzz
German manufacturer of flavourings, fragrances and cosmetic active ingredients, Symrise, announced lower sales during the third quarter...
Kojic acid in cosmetics poses a risk to consumers’ health, SCCP finds
Laws & regulations
Kojic acid at a maximum concentration of 1.0% in skin care formulations, generally skin lightening products, poses a risk to the health...
SGD creates the first 100% recycled glass
Environment
SGD, the world leader in glass bottles manufacturing for the perfumes and cosmetics industries, creates the first 100% recycled glass...
VG Emballage: opens subsidiary in Moscow
Industry buzz
In a recent interview with Premium Beauty News during the Beyond Beauty tradeshow in Paris, VG Emballage’s CEO, Mrs Alberte Luciani,...
“Full service is a major market trend” - Gérard Perrin, MWV
Packaging & design
In an exclusive interview, Gérard Perrin, Vice president of global innovation with MWV (MeadWestvaco) Personal & Beauty Care, tells...
Estée Lauder identifies skin age markers
Innovation & new products
New Estée Lauder anti-ageing moisturizer is based on a five year age measurement study. In order to better understand what causes...
