News
Techniplast automates in-store perfume refills with the Refill Station 2.0
Packaging & design
Unveiled at Luxe Pack Monaco, Techniplast’s new solution reinvents the in-store perfume refill process. Automatic, intuitive, fast,...
Safic-Alcan expands Latin America footprint with the acquisition of Anders
Industry buzz
The global distributor of specialty chemicals has acquired a majority stake in Anders, a regional specialty chemical distributor, leader...
What’s new in the Cosmos standard for organic and natural cosmetics?
Laws & regulations
On September 25, the Cosmébio association and the certification bodies Ecocert, Bureau Veritas, and Cosmécert unveiled a major update to...
Intercos plans to expand its U.S. operations beyond the makeup category
Industry buzz
The Italian contract manufacturer aims to reinforce its presence in the U.S. skin and hair care sectors, seeking to fill a gap in its...
dsm-firmenich launches a fragrance technology that fosters social connections
Innovation & new products
With emotiOn Social Connection, dsm-firmenich unveils a new application resulting from its neuroscience research program – a method for...
Ma Balise and Amcor win the Luxe Pack in green awards in Monaco
Industry buzz
The winners of the two Luxe Pack in green 2025 awards were announced on Tuesday, September 30, during the second day of the Luxe Pack...
Cosmetic innovation shines at the 3rd European Natural Beauty Awards in Paris
Industry buzz
Monday 29 September, the Théâtre Marigny, in Paris, hosted the third edition of the European Natural Beauty Awards (ENBA). The event...
KDC/One seals deal for Barony Universal, boosting UK aerosol capabilities
Industry buzz
Knowlton Development Corporation (KDC/One) has announced the completion of a new acquisition! Indeed, the Canadian manufacturing and...
Givaudan invests in a brand new Fragrance & Beauty facility in Guangzhou, China
Industry buzz
The manufacturer of cosmetic ingredients and fragrances has broken ground on a new Fragrance & Beauty facility in Guangzhou, China....
France calls on the EU to prohibit the use of octocrylene in cosmetics
Laws & regulations
French authorities have asked the European Union to restrict octocrylene in cosmetic products, citing harmful effects on the environment,...
