Quality assurance

Sensitive skin poses unique challenges, requiring a delicate balance of effective ingredients and gentle formulations. Individuals with sensitive skin often struggle to find cosmetic products that provide the desired benefits, without triggering irritation or inflammation. However, recent advancements in cosmetic science have led to the development of innovative solutions specifically tailored to address the needs of sensitive skin types. In this article, we explore some of these breakthroughs and their potential to revolutionise skincare for individuals with delicate epidermises

a-Eye Lipstick, recently awarded as the best innovation at the Cosmopack Asia trade fair (held in Hong Kong last November), is the world’s first system for the automatic control of lipsticks during production based on Artificial Intelligence techniques. It automates the quality inspection process of lipsticks, previously largely entrusted to manual human control. The core … Read more

Schubert is continuously developing its state-of-the-art top-loading packaging machines. To ensure that customers and employees are always up to date with the latest technology, the company offers regular training courses at its Training Centre, which opened its doors just under a year and a half ago. The demand for these courses is high and Schubert … Read more

The 50 ml format of Maison Louboutin Beauty’s Loubiworld collection adopts a sober oriental-style zamac cap, designed and manufactured by TNT Group, as well as the aluminum pump cover. Depending on the references, 3 finishing processes were used for the zamak cap: nickel galvanizing, rose gold coating, orange gold coating and UV varnish for the … Read more

The new device allows simple measurement of the wall thickness of cosmetic containers made of a huge range of materials – indispensable for production without loss of quality.

Striving to provide a diverse range of options, in continuous pursuit of excellence and innovation, Virospack is introducing the Ribbed Texture Cap, a stylish addition to elevate the cosmetic dropper solutions. The ribbed texture in the droppers provides a tactile and visually appealing experience, enhancing the overall aesthetics of the products. Suitable for various cosmetic … Read more

Westman Atelier designed and created the Skin Activator Rollerball package in collaboration with TNT Group. With ultimate luxury and uncompromising quality in line with the brand, the Westman Atelier Skin Activator Rollerball package enhances the application of the formula thanks to its removable gold ball applicator coupled with a refillable and reusable device. TNT’s patented … Read more

ROELMI HPC The company is thrilled to introduce the rebranded line of outstanding texture enhancers now known as EMotion. This rebranding initiative is part of an ongoing commitment to enhancing Roelmi HPC’s product portfolio and ensuring a cohesive brand identity. Under the new brand name EMotion, this collection of cosmetic esters unveils itself as a … Read more

Givaudan, the global leader in fragrance and beauty, is thrilled to announce the extension of its fragrance precursor collection with the addition of Scentaurus Vanilla. It is a non-colouring, elegant vanilla note. Naturally activated by oxygen, this high performing new precursor delivers a wave of freshness and a longlasting powdery, creamy vanilla effect. Already a … Read more

The topic of sustainability is booming – in almost all areas of our lives. In times when climate change is no longer just a hypothetical threat for people all over the world but is becoming more and more tangible, a sustainability policy for companies has long since ceased to be a nice thing to have. At issue is not just the sustainability of the products sold and their packaging, but increasingly also the fundamental sustainability standards that a company meets.

By Anna-Maria Kauschke

For a product to be successful on the market, it must not only stand out for its effectiveness and safety, it must also explain what it can do. But the choice of product claims must not be made arbitrarily. Anna-Maria Kauschke explains which laws and regulations must be observed in Europe.

By Daniel Traub

Facilities | Environmentally friendly slogans or an animal welfare seal have not been enough for a long time. In the cosmetics industry, sustainable packaging is also playing an increasingly vital role. Daniel Traub explains how consumer demands and market challenges can be met, as well as the requirements of recyclers.

By Dr Lauren Heine, Dr Chris Bartlett

Risk assessments consider end use exposure but may not consider other stages of the product life cycle. Chemical hazard assessments provide a standard to compare human and enivronmental impacts. Chemicals with lower ineherent hazard will generally have less risk.

By Stanislaw Krus

Since demands, legal requirements and customer wishes are constantly evolving for sun care products, continuous development is essential. Stanislaw Krus talks about the latest knowledge, safety, and quality standards.

By Dr Klaudia Brysch, Michael Pfeiffer

ISO 22716 on Cosmetic GMP still forms the basis of standards for producing high-quality and safe cosmetic products. The individual extension with selected management tools can be an efficient means to identify and eliminate sources of error.

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie takes over the Lindberg & Lund Group. Lindberg & Lund AS is a Norwegian distribution company headquartered in Vestby/Oslo, Norway, which concentrates on the distribution of raw materials and formulated products, including adhesives, composites, electronics, oil/gas and lubricants. Founded in 1984, the owner-managed company cooperates with other branches in Sweden and Finland on … Read more

BASF and the fine chemicals company DIC have reached an agreement to acquire BASF’s global pigment business. The selling price, excluding cash and financial liabilities, is €1.15 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2020. The sale is subject to the approval of the relevant competition authorities. "We have achieved … Read more

Production | Ludger J. Fischer et al. explain that the exact analysis of the behaviour of laboratory equipment and production machines is a prerequisite for achieving reproducible results and thus a reliable scale-up when dispersing in emulsion production.

Packaging | Droppers used to be just a side issue, but now they are taking the world by storm. Rosa Porras from Virospack explains why. 

Michael Wilkop, Marketing Manager Cosmetics EMEA, presents Brenntag as a leading international distributor of a comprehensive range of cosmetics ingredients.
Dr Francois Bouton, Business Development Manager Cosmetics EMEA, talks about the highly-skilled teams in Brenntag’s cosmetic laboratories all over Europe.

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