International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
The new EC Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 entered into force with the aim to protect and improve the health and safety of consumers of cosmetic products. Since July 2013 manufacturers of cosmetic products have been legally required to prepare a PIF (product information file) including a cosmetic product safety assessment. However, the preparation of safety assessments … Read more
Clariant, a global supplier of in specialty chemicals, has signed an agreement to divest its Detergents & Intermediates business to International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG). The total consideration of the sale amounts to CHF 58 million, out of which 20 million will be in cash at closing. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. “Having … Read more
For its 2013 fiscal year, ended June 30, 2013, Firmenich posted sales of CHF 2.89 billion, an increase of +7.0% in local currencies and +10.0% in Swiss Francs, its reporting currency. The company recorded increases in all geographic regions. Firmenich opened a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility near Jakarta, Indonesia, as part of its Flavor encapsulated … Read more
Albéa has has finalised an industrial agreement with the Vacheron group, one of whose subsidiaries specialises in the anodization of aluminium parts in order to propose to its customers integrated metal-plastic solutions for all of its regions — Europe, Asia and North America—whilst maintaining project management for all plastic injection and assembly activities. Within this … Read more
Although the palette of green materials has widened in recent years, Organic Monitor finds cosmetic formulators still face many technical and sustainability issues when using natural ingredients. Preservation remains the number one technical hurdle for formulators of natural and organic personal care products. Although many green materials have become available for preservation, no single material … Read more
When Cosmebio launched its Bio label and ethical charter in 2002, the aim was to promote a natural alternative to standard cosmetic products. Today in 2013, the natural cosmetics market is plagued by false marketing claims and misleading labels ‐ mainly greenwashing, claims overstating the ‘green’ credentials of cosmetics, and the misleading advertising of so‐called … Read more
Safic-Alcan, an international distribution group of chemical specialties, has acquired Laserson, a French chemical distributor. About Laserson Laserson is a french distributor of specialty ingredients for the cosmetic and pharma industries. The company supplies a large portfolio of ingredients. Based in Etampes – France, Laserson employs 21 people and achieved sales revenues of € 17.5 … Read more
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Inolex, a leader in the development of innovative ingredients for the personal care and cosmetics industries has launched a new range of 100% natural and sustainable emollients, using bio-based succinic acid from BioAmber. These succinate emollients have the highly appealing and differentiated sensory feel of silicone fluids, including feeling silky, powdery, light, dry and non-greasy … Read more
With a decade of experience in presenting market insights and analysis that have propelled the global professional skin market forward, consulting and research firm, Kline & Company, presents expanded coverage of seven of the world’s up-and-coming markets. The 2013 edition of the industry’s longest-running report of its kind examines emerging market opportunities in Thailand, Indonesia, … Read more
What is the total level of sales achieved by facial care products? In 2012 sales totalled 80.522 billion US Dollars (or 60.102 billion Euros) according to Euromonitor. Within this figure the Asia Pacific region, with 41.687 billion US Dollars, was the biggest regional market, followed by Western Europe with 16.192 billion US Dollars and the … Read more
Colep, with headquarters in Europe and the One Asia Network, an alliance of three companies (Daizo Corporation of Japan, with operations in Japan, Thailand and China, Pax Australia and Asian Aerosols of India), have created a global supply network, through the establishment of a Manufacturing and Technology Agreement, which will cover the whole of their … Read more
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Once again, Natura Bissé has taken the beauty market by storm. Its latest rejuvenating night treatment not only breaks new ground in skin care, but also revolutionises beauty packaging. Diamond Life Infusion is contained in the world’s first pack that combines a glass bottle with a rigid Yonwoo airless container custom developed by Quadpack. “We … Read more
Seppic, a subsidiary of the Air Liquide group, is this year’s recipient of Pierre Potier Award for its Simulsol SL7 G innovation. The Pierre Potier Award singles out the innovations in the chemical industry that promote sustainable development. The Alkyl PolyGlucoside is a highly efficient bio-based hydrotrope* derived from natural plant sources. This product is … Read more
The upcoming BEAUTY FORUM SWISS will celebrate its 20th anniversary on 01 and 02 March 2014 in the halls of Messe Zürich. The booking of exhibition space is very successful – already 85% of the exhibition space of this leading swiss trade Show for beauty professionals is booked. More information on www.beauty-fairs.ch
How do consumers view the subjects of sustainability and certification in the cosmetics business? This was a question asked by the skin care working party at SEPAWA, and appropriate research was ordered, to be carried out by the Dialego market research institute. Dr. Vera Maienschein of Impag summarised the most important findings. In her article … Read more
Cosmetic companies are making slow progress in reducing their packaging footprints. Although the cosmetics industry has become preoccupied with green initiatives, few steps have been made to tackle the environmental impact of packaging. Most developments are occurring in ecodesign, with many brands reducing packaging materials by changing design structures. But more radical solutions involving materials … Read more
Central and Eastern Europe ’s Nr. 1 trade fair will be held from the 9th until the 10d of November 2013 in the Syma Event Hall in Budapest in Hungary. BEAUTY FORUM – 12. Beauty Hair and Spa opens up its gates to all the professionals of the Beauty branches. We are waiting almost 150 … Read more
Innospec Inc. has acquired Chemsil Silicones Inc and the Chemtec Chemical Co., from its private owners. Chemsil develops and markets silicone-based formulations to the personal care industry. Chemtec, which distributes a wide range of personal care ingredients, is focused on customers on the West Coast. The companies have combined sales of $40 million. Commenting on … Read more
Anne Françoise Clay, from Ashland’s Vincience Skin Research Center, shows in her article in COSSMA 9/2013 how Actopontine and Lipigenine, two new biofunctionals, can help consumers maintain youngerlooking and firmer skin. photo: Alex011973, Shutterstock.com
As part of the completion of the carve out of the Rexam Personal Care, Cosmetics Division, purchased on December 31st, 2012, Albéa has terminated by mutual consent of a non-strategic subcontracting agreement with the North American supplier Sussex IM in cosmetic compact. This agreement was entered into back in 2009 by Rexam Beauty & Closures … Read more