International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
What are the health risks involved when using nanoparticles in personal care products? Are nanoparticles in cosmetics carcinogenic? Are they potential endocrine disruptors? Dr. Gerhard Nohynek, Scientific Director, Worldwide Safety Evaluation at L’Oréal, in an interview with COSSMA editor Angelika Meiss, sheds some light on a number of misconceptions frequently held in this field. photo: Udo … Read more
Paul France, Vice President Open Innovation at MeadWestVaco (MWV) explains how “Open Innovation” and “Crowd Sourcing” changed the innovation process.
Coty Inc. has submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire Avon Products for $23.25 per share in cash in a mutually agreeable and negotiated transaction. The proposal, valued at approximately $10 billion, represents a very substantial premium of 27% over the three month volume-weighted average price for Avon shares. Coty has held extensive discussions with its … Read more
25th January 2012 to 26th March 2012: Overall trading during the period in all markets, except Nigeria, has been in line with management expectations. Profitability in Nigeria has been affected by a continuation of the economic and social tensions in the country which were highlighted at the time of the interim results in January. Performance … Read more
NaTrue (The International Natural and Organic Cosmetics Association) combined its annual membership assembly with an Open Session to discuss Fragrance Allergens – Fear vs. Facts? Moritz Aebersold, NaTrue President, pointed out to what extent the December 2011 SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) opinion on fragrance allergens is a challenge to the natural and organic … Read more
Tube manufacturers in Europe were able to post further production gains in 2011 even though they had already reported an all-time high the previous year. Members of the European tube manufacturers association, Etma, produced about 10.7 billion tubes during the year and were once again well above the magic 10-billion mark. The sector managed to … Read more
Visit the Leading Showcase for Luxury Product Packaging in America on May 16-17, 2012!Essential for inspiration and product development, over 140 of the World’s Foremost Manufacturers from all sectors : Bags, Bottles, Boxes/Cartons, Caps, Collars, Cosmetic Accessories, Decoration/Finishes,Design, Dispensers/Pumps/Sprayers/Valves, Jars/Containers, Labels, POP Displays, Raw Materials, Ribbons, and More… will welcome you to celebrate the 10th … Read more
IMCD Group has acquired all shares of Jan Dekker International, a highly reputable distributor of personal care and food ingredients. Headquartered in Wormerveer, the Netherlands, Jan Dekker has 64 staff and sales offices in France, Germany, Poland, UK and Spain. In addition, it runs two laboratories, one in The Netherlands and one in France. The … Read more
Cremer Oleo, Europe’s manufacturer of oleochemical speciality esters, assumed control of the operations of the Witten facilities from the Sasol Group on 1.3.2012. The MCT oils under the brand names CremerCoor and Miglyol find widespread use in the food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics segments. Cremer Oleo has achieved a unique position as the world’s only manufacturer … Read more
Takasago has decided to invest in the Indian market and establish a production facility in an industrial complex in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The Indian flavoring and fragrance market is expected to experience a high level of growth, in the area of beverage and confection flavoring, fragrances used for cosmetics and toiletries. With the new location, … Read more
Frutarom, Israel, expanded its new, environment-friendly algae plant in the Negev desert to answer increasing demands for Alguard, the company’s natural and sustainable “skin-active shield” ingredient derived from red microalgae polysaccharides. The new plant is capable of producing more than 10 tons of purified polysaccharide solution per year — more than 30% production growth compared … Read more
We are more and more often seeing cosmetic products entering the market and proudly announcing which traditional ingredients are no longer included. When does it make sense to replace controversial ingredients, and when does it not? photo: Frei Öl
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The cylindrical airless dispenser „PAN“, belonging to DieterBakicEnterprises’ standard program is available in the sizes 50ml, 30ml, 25ml and 15ml. They offer not only a profound technology but also a very high level of evacuation. Almost no leftover product! Moreover, in comparison to competing airless dispensers there are a multitude of decoration techniques possible. The two-part … Read more
Momentive Performance Materials Inc., a leading global provider of silicones and advanced materials expands its manufacturing facility and application development center in Chennai, India. Spanning more than 15 acres, the state-of-the-art facility, which opened in 2009, focuses on manufacturing high-end specialty silicones to serve the growing needs of customers in India, the Middle East and … Read more
Dr. Silke Granzow puts forward some different types of marketing claims and explains when, and how, a claim must be justified in line with the requirements of the cosmetics directive. photo: Foto: Tatiana Shebelova, flickr.com
Beiersdorf AG today released its figures for 2011. “We are optimistic that we will grow in line with the market again in 2012.” said CEO Thomas-B. Quaas at Beiersdorf AG’s Annual Accounts Press Conference. The Consumer business was realigned and strengthened in 2011 by comprehensive streamlining of the product portfolio and global marketing measures. In … Read more
From the 9th to the 12th of March packaging manufacturers will be showing, in halls 19 and 20 at Cosmopack, just what interesting product creations they are capable of. photo: Dieter Bakic
As part of its growth strategy, Symrise AG is focusing on emerging markets and rapidly growing market segments in 2012. In this context the Company recently finalized two acquisitions and a strategic partnership. Symrise purchased the Brazilian activities of fragrance manufacturer Belmay and will transfer these to its own site. Symrise is also strengthening its … Read more
3i and funds managed by 3i have agreed to acquire a majority stake in Geka, a manufacturer of brushes, applicators and comprehensive packaging systems for the cosmetics industry from Halder, an investor focused on medium-sized businesses. 3i is an international investor focused on private equity, infrastructure and debt management. The acquisition price is not being … Read more
Following a strategic review of Rexam’s our Personal Care business, which includes the High Barrier food container operation, the board recently decided that, given our focus on returns, it should be marketed actively for divestment in its entirety. We also believe that this will improve the range of projects in which we can invest in … Read more