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Mintel China: More multiple benefit facial skin care products required

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Anti-ageing products launched globally with combined whitening, anti-ageing and moisturizing claims more than doubled over past five years Utilizing data from Mintel’s GNPD (Global New Products Database), consumer reports and analysis, the research reveals that anti-ageing products launched globally with combined whitening, anti-ageing and moisturizing claims have more than doubled from 8% to 17% from … Read more

Dr. Straetmans verstärkt sein Sales Team

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Für den asiatischen Markt ist Timm Zabel als Sales Manager tätig. Er hat an der Technischen Universität Hamburg-Harburg sein Studium der Verfahrenstechnik und des internationalen Wirtschaftsingenieurwesens abgeschlossen. Für den Bereich Osteuropa und Skandinavien wurde Kristin Köhler als Sales Managerin engagiert. Sie bisher in einem hanseatischen, mittelständischen Familienunternehmen im Bereich des Exports kosmetischer Rohstoffe tätig. Mit … Read more

Dr. Straetmans strengthens sales team

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Dr. Straetmans has strengthened its sales team with two new employees. Timm Zabel is now responsible for the Asian market. He graduated from Hamburg University of Technology with a degree in Process Engineering and International Management and Engineering. Kristin Köhler will now focus on the Scandinavian and Eastern-European markets. Beforehand she worked in the exports … Read more

Ethisphere Institute: L’Oréal recognized as a 2015 World’s Most Ethical Company

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The World’s Most Ethical CompaniesL’Oréal has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as a 2015 World’s Most Ethical Company. The World’s Most Ethical Companies designation recognizes organizations that have had a material impact on the way business is conducted by fostering a culture of ethics and transparency at every level of the company. Being an … Read more

Merck’s Dermocosmetics Forum explored innovative approaches

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Merck’s Dermocosmetics Forum which took place in Darmstadt in Germany on March 4–5, 2015 was well received by its international audience. The goal of this forum was to explore innovative approaches for dermocosmetics by bringing together professionals from the pharmaceutical, chemical and cosmetics industries. Innovative approaches in dermocosmetics were discussed with international well established experts. … Read more

IKW: Basisseminar zum EU-Kosmetikrecht

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Der IKW bietet seinen Mitgliedsfirmen am 14. September 2015 ein eintägiges Basisseminar zur Einführung in das EU-Kosmetikrecht in Frankfurt am Main an. Dieses Seminar steht erstmals auch Nichtmitgliedern des IKW offen. Die Mitarbeiter der IKW-Geschäftsstelle werden kompakt die Inhalte der Kosmetik-Gesetzgebung und wichtiger angrenzender Bereiche vermitteln wie z.B. Definitionen/Abgrenzung/Verantwortlichkeiten, Produktinformationsdatei und Sicherheitsbericht, Notifizierung/Kosmetovigilanz/Überwachung/Beanstandung, Stoffregelungen in … Read more

Honeywell partners with Metabolix

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Honeywell has entered into a global, exclusive commercial and technology alliance with Metabolix, an advanced biomaterials company focused on sustainable solutions for the polymer and material industries, to offer new marine biodegradable polymers for use in cosmetics and personal care products. The polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) polymers will be available as part of Honeywell’s Asensa line of … Read more

Seppic receives RSPO Mass Balance certification

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Seppic was awarded the Mass Balance* supply chain certification for its main production site in Castres (France). This certification of compliance with the RSPO (Round Table on Sustainable Palm Oil) standard enables the company to provide its customers with environmentally responsible ingredients. A supplier in glucolipid emulsifiers made from sugar and fatty substances, Seppic chooses … Read more

Save the date: Cosmetics around the World im Mai in Düsseldorf

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Die SEPAWA Fachgruppe Angewandte Kosmetik veranstaltet am 6. Mai 2015 in Düsseldorf die Vortragsveranstaltung Cosmetics around the World. Auf einer Reise durch verschiedene globale Märkte werden Formulierungsbesonderheiten, rechtliche Aspekte, Markenauftritte und kulturelle Besonderheiten im asiatischen Raum unter die Lupe genommen. Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Produktentwickler, R&D, Marketingfachleute, Qualitätssicherung und Geschäftsführer aus der Kosmetik und … Read more

Unilever to acquire REN Skincare

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Unilever has signed an agreement to acquire the British skincare brand REN Skincare. Created in 2000 by Antony Buck and Robert Calcraft, REN pioneered a new type of high performance skin care. REN’s combination of effectiveness, naturalness and pleasurable experience – articulated as ‘performance; purity; pleasure’ – gives the brand a distinctive market position that … Read more

Funds advised by Apax Partners acquire Azelis

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Atlas Holding, the holding company of the Azelis Group has signed a binding agreement to sell the Azelis Group, a pan-European speciality chemical distributor to funds advised by Apax Partners, a global private equity firm. The relevant workers’ councils of the Company have issued a favourable opinion on the transaction, which remains subject to regulatory … Read more

Oriflame: Production facility in Russia inaugurated

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After completing an investment of €150 m, Oriflame’s new production site in Noginsk, Russia, was officially inaugurated. The site comprises production facilities, warehousing and a distribution center. The plan is to produce shampoos, deodorants, liquid soaps, lipsticks and other cosmetic products to serve consultants and consumers in a more efficient way. In order to consolidate … Read more

PCD and AFD Awards 2015

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The PCD Awards are designed to single out the Packaging innovations and Formulation – Packaging compatibility of products launched in Europe between the 1st January 2014 and the 31st December 2014. The jury comprises journalists and packaging experts in the perfumes and cosmetics field. Hair Care Blond Idol Custom Dual Dispenser Highlight Redken Hair Care … Read more

Cosmopolitan: 17 Preisträger beim Prix de Beauté 2015

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Die Frauenzeitschrift Cosmopolitan hat zum 23. Mal den Prix de Beauté verliehen, eine Auszeichnung für herausragende Produktneuheiten der internationalen Kosmetikindustrie. In diesem Jahr wurden Produktinnovationen in 17 Kategorien ausgezeichnet. Die Fachjury, die sich aus Professoren, Dermatologen, Fachjournalisten, Experten aus dem Handel, dem Verband der Vertriebsfirmen Kosmetischer Erzeugnisse und Juroren aus der Kosmetikindustrie zusammensetzt, bewertete insgesamt … Read more

Final call for 13th BSB Innovation Prize

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The BSB European Innovation Prize* for cosmetics will be awarded in 2015 for the 13th time by the independent BSB – Beratungs- and Servicebuero Dr. Riedel. The deadline for applications from companies with innovative products is February 28th 2015. The categories are: COSMETICS: finished products: the most innovative cosmetics product or concept raw materials: most … Read more

Letzer Aufruf für den 13. BSB-Innovationsfachpreis

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Der BSB-Innovationsfachpreis* wird 2015 zum 13. Mal vergeben. Die Deadline für die Bewerbung ist der 28. Februar 2015. Zu den Kategorien 2015 zählen: Kosmetik: Innovative Rohstoffe: ·         actives und naturals (natürliche Rohstoffe) ·         b) functionals und recipients (funktionale Wirkstoffe mit Wirkung auf die Haut  wie UV-Absorber, Moisturizer, Emollients, bzw. Rohstoffe, die für die Rezeptur notwendig … Read more