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ECHA scientists urge EU to broadly restrict PFAS ’forever chemicals’
Laws & regulations
"Forever chemicals" pose a growing risk to health and the environment and should be broadly banned across the European Union, with some...
Berlin will host the inaugural Natural Cosmetics Industry Forum on May 20
Industry buzz
The first edition of the Natural Cosmetics Industry Forum will take place on 20 May 2026 at the Humboldt Carré in Berlin, Germany....
Italy probes Sephora, LVMH for pushing cosmetic sales to minors
Industry buzz
Italian competition regulators, AGCM, said on Friday, March 27, they have opened a probe into French luxury group LVMH and its Sephora...
Henkel aims to boost premium hair care growth with US$1.4 billion Olaplex deal
Industry buzz
Germany’s household and cosmetic products giant Henkel announced on Thursday, March 26, the acquisition of U.S. hair care brand Olaplex...
Aroma Hydro: How CPL Aromas is transforming alcohol-free fragrance
Ingredients & formulation
Aroma Hydro, CPL Aromas’ new alcohol-free fragrance formulation technology, is set to transform the way scented products are created....
Roquette boosts cosmetics business with IFF Pharma Solutions acquisition
Industry buzz
The acquisition of IFF Pharma Solutions in 2025 has brought a wealth of new products to Roquette Beauté’s portfolio. A specialist in...
Silab’s Neolipyl awarded at PCHi as interest in skin moisturizing grows
Industry buzz
As the interest in moisturizing skincare ingredients is growing, Neolipyl, the new repairing natural active ingredient from Silab, was...
“50 years is also a challenge!” Adrien Geiger, L’Occitane en Provence
Companies & industry
L’Occitane en Provence is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Deeply rooted in its heritage, the brand has always put forward the...
The Estée Lauder Companies confirms ongoing deal talks with Puig
Companies & industry
The merger of the two groups would create a new giant in the prestige perfumes and cosmetics sector, with an estimated turnover of...
Scent diffusion: Les Parfumables leverages breakthrough ceramic tech
Packaging & design
For 30 years, ceramic specialist Les Parfumables has offered luxury players a solution embodying French excellence for scented diffusion...
