RECENT NEWS
Provital inaugurates North American subsidiary in New Jersey
Provital has established a North American subsidiary to serve the United States and Canadian personal care markets.
Making Cosmetics to feature sun care masterclass programme
The tenth edition of the Making Cosmetics trade show in Milan this November will feature a two-day educational masterclass on sun care.
Ashland to host live 2023 Innovation Day on 12 September
US personal care firm Ashland will host an online Innovation Day on 12 September from the company’s corporate headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware.
Global personal care ingredients market to grow 4% a year - report
The global personal care ingredients market size is projected to reach $14.9 billion by 2027, according to a report by Markets and Markets.
Givaudan records ‘solid’ half-year financial results
Fragrance and beauty house Givaudan recorded half-year 2023 sales of 3.535 billion Swiss francs ($4.07 billion), an increase of 2.4% on a like-for-like basis from a year earlier.
US adult male use of personal care doubles – report
The average adult man in the USA uses nearly twice as many personal care products than 20 years ago, according to a survey by Morning Consult.
European Commission responds to public calls to ban animal testing
The European Commission has pledged to accelerate the phasing out of animal testing in response to a European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) signed by 1.2 million people.
BASF unveils clean beauty-conscious retinol grade
BASF has taken the wraps off Retinol 50, a grade delivering stability performance without the addition of BHA (beta hydroxy acid) and BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene).
CovationBio PDO expands US distribution frontier for Zemea
CovationBio PDO has expanded the distribution territory of Essential Ingredients for the former’s Zemea propanediol into the western United States.
EU to outlaw seven INCI cosmetic ingredients from December
The European Union has published a list of seven ingredients with INCI names to be banned in cosmetic products from 1 December 2023.
Manchester United swoops to make Estée Lauder signing
Estée Lauder has agreed to become the official skincare brand of UK football club Manchester United with a focus on targeting male supporters in China and the Asia-Pacific region.
Siltech breaks ground at Ontario production facility
Canadian speciality silicones manufacturer Siltech has held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new production facility in Ontario.
in-cosmetics Korea 2023 breaks all-time attendance record
The 2023 edition of the in-cosmetics Korea trade show recorded its largest attendance since its inception in 2015.
in-cos Asia organiser publishes APAC Beauty Goes Green report
The organiser of the in-cosmetics Asia trade show has published ‘APAC Beauty Goes Green’, a report that lifts the lid on regional sustainability in the cosmetics and personal care industry.
LBB Specialties to restructure business units under single brand
US chemicals distributor LBB Specialties is restructuring its go-to-market strategy through five industry verticals: Care, Food & Nutrition, Industrial Specialties, Life Sciences, and LBBS Canada.
Symrise Brazil awarded International B Corp certification
Symrise Brazil has been awarded International B Corp certification after a successful audit of its commitment to sustainability.
Nordmann agrees Swiss distribution deal with Sophim
Nordmann has extended its distribution agreement with French cosmetic active ingredient manufacturer Sophim into Switzerland.
Sharon opens US lab, sales office and appoints Americas chief
Sharon Personal Care has made a series of strategic moves to build its presence and develop stronger relationships with its customers in the US market.
Stephenson backs Plastic Free July to show sustainability commitment
UK manufacturer of solid format bases and natural ingredients for the personal care sector Stephenson is backing the global Plastic Free July movement.
Evonik partners with Marubi to support development of Chinese cosmetics
German chemicals giant Evonik and Guangdong Marubi Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (Marubi) of China have entered into a cooperation agreement to support the development of the Chinese cosmetics industry.
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