A new personal care application and innovation center opened in Penang, Malaysia, on September 4. The facility is designed to support customers across the Asia-Pacific region with consumer insights, formulation expertise, and product development. During the opening event, participants explored current beauty trends and worked with formulation experts in the application lab. One practical demonstration … Read more
A new 100% bio-based polymer has been developed to address both requirements and support the direction set by the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Made from renewable raw materials, the material is designed to provide performance comparable to conventional petrochemical-based plastics. Unlike many bio-based alternatives that require separate end-of-life pathways, it can enter … Read more
The Chinese cosmetic market in 2025 was characterized by a profound structural transformation, moving from mass-market expansion to high-quality, brand-driven competition. The market is defined by the ascendance of domestic brands, increasingly rational and sophisticated consumer habits, and a dynamic but challenging competitive landscape.
in-cosmetics Asia will return to Bangkok from November 3–5, 2026, with more than 770 exhibitors, marking its largest edition to date. The event will focus on key developments in personal care, including skin longevity, biotechnology, next-generation active ingredients, high-performance formulations, and sensory beauty. A new Fragrance Zone will feature a Scent Bar, a fragrance showcase, … Read more
In-cosmetics Korea, the only exhibition dedicated to personal care ingredients in South Korea, is taking place in Hall C at the COEX, Seoul, South Korea, from 24th to 26th July 2024, where exhibitors will showcase their formulations and innovations addressing the newest trends.
TNT Group appoints Patrick Ng (吴盛铨) as it’s leader for its expansion into the China market. Patrick Ng (吴盛铨) has over 25 years operational experience in the cosmetics packaging industry, from both brands (Coty, Avon) and manufacturing experience. www.tntgm.com
MG2 s.r.l. (based in Bologna, Italy) and Qualicaps Co. Ltd (based in Nara, Japan), two companies that have made the history of pharmaceutical technology and still represent the best of quality in their sector, today announce the conclusion of a distribution agreement. Indeed, the two brands share a long history that sees both enter the … Read more
Aptar Beauty unveiled its new Turnkey Solutions by Aptar collection at Cosmoprof Bologna, Italy, in March. Inspired by sports and the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, ‘GO BEYOND BEAUTY’ is a unique range which showcases the expertise and creativity of the teams. Collection #2 includes 14 ready-to-use products/concepts. Following a successful launch of the Turnkey Solutions … Read more
TNT Group appoints Patrick Ng (吴盛铨) as it’s leader for its expansion into the China market. Patrick Ng (吴盛铨) has over 25 years operational experience in the cosmetics packaging industry, from both brands (Coty, Avon) and manufacturing experience. www.tntgm.com
Last year at Cosmopack Asia, SEA Vision together with Marchesini Group beauty won an award in the category “Innovation Technology” for its a-eye lipstick technology. The concept behind a-eye lipstick stems from a fact that all lipstick manufacturers have to address: these products have a number of features that make them very complicated in terms … Read more
Pure Trade strengthens its position in the primary packaging market with the arrival of Dino Chan, as Senior Manager of Product Compliance. Dino Chan joins the Pure Trade Asia team led by Mona LEE, as Senior Manager of Product Compliance. His mission is to oversee the design, engineering, and compliance of primary packaging. He has … Read more
Julia Raquet, Senior Vice President, Nutrition Ingredients, Ludwigshafen, will, as President, assume responsibility for the Division Europe, Middle East and Africa, Ludwigshafen, effective 1st February, 2024. With that she succeeds Dr Katja Scharpwinkel, who has been appointed to the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE effective 1st February, 2024.
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Toothpaste is a fast-moving consumer good for maintaining oral health. The Chinese government has been dedicated to enhancing supervision and management of this category while continuously improving relevant policies.
Without innovation and outstanding ideas, the beauty industry wouldn’t be as diverse as it is today. At Cosmopack Asia in Hong Kong the excellence of the beauty industry in the Asia-Pacific region has been rewarded: The winners of the Cosmopack Asia Awards have been announced, at the presence of exhibitors, buyers, retailers, media and trend scouters.
Cosmoprof India, the network event dedicated to the fast-growing Indian market, will be held from 7th to 9th December 2023 in the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. For the 4th edition of Cosmoprof India there are over 9,000 attendees expected.
Cosmoprof Asia 2023 is coming back to Hong Kong for its 26th edition from 15th to 17th November – with significant results: over 60,000 attendees and 2,000 exhibitors are expected to attend the show
Cosmoprof Asia 2023 will return to its home town of Hong Kong for its 26th edition from 15th to 17th November. Organized by a joint-venture between BolognaFiere and Informa Markets, it will feature the most innovative beauty branded products dedicated to retail and professional distribution channels.
The company uncovers Geogaia, translating the luscious and multifaceted scent of Petrichor, which is defined as the smell that comes from the ground when rain falls after a dry period. Geogaia overcomes the challenges associated with recreating the complex smell of Petrichor, and brings the most authentic olfactive translation of this beloved scent, providing green, … Read more
Pure Trade apppointed Cyrille LY as Director of Sustainable Development, CSR and Innovation. Based in Bangkok, Cyrille LY’s mission is to formalize and extend the CSR and Innovation vision of Pure Trade, internally and externally, and to manage industrial partnerships in Southeast Asia. www.pure-trade.com
With the implementation of Cosmetic Supervision Administration Regulation (CSAR) since 1st January 2021, the Chinese cosmetic market has begun a new epoch. In the following second part, Rong Mei Hui-Drobnik, specialist for Chinese cosmetic regulations, gives an update on the new developments.
