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Azelis signs Asia Pacific distribution agreement with Groupe Berkem
Azelis has signed an Asia-Pacific personal care ingredient distribution agreement with Groupe Berkem.
Solabia acquires US cosmetic ingredients maker Applechem
Solabia has acquired a majority stake in Applechem, a US-based cosmetics technology producer.
LipoTrue opens direct sales channel in Italy
Spanish cosmetic active ingredient producer LipoTrue has opened a direct sales channel in Italy.
Micro Powders appoints Americas sales manager for personal care
Micro Powders, Inc. has appointed Warren Holland-Recine as sales manager of the Americas for its personal care division.
in-cosmetics Korea organiser unveils full show programme
RX, the organiser of in-cosmetics Korea, has unveiled the full programme for the trade show taking place in Seoul next month.
Beauty consumers increasingly ingredient-conscious – Euromonitor
Beauty consumers are becoming increasingly ingredient-conscious with a knock-on effect on trends such as upcycling, according to Euromonitor International.
DSM-Firmenich appoints president of Perfumery & Beauty business unit
DSM-Firmenich has promoted Emmanuel Butstraen to the role of president of its Perfumery & Beauty business, effective 1 July.
Ashland opens Hamburg microbial protection R&D centre
Ashland has opened a research and development (R&D) centre for microbial protection in Hamburg, Germany.
DSM-Firmenich study finds UV filter benefits for skin microbiome
DSM-Firmenich has revealed the outcome of the first clinical study exploring the benefits of UV filters for the skin microbiome from UV exposure.
UK SCS reveals first keynote speakers for 2023 conference
The UK Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS) has unveiled the first keynote speakers for its annual conference in Cambridge on 4-5 July.
Mane Kancor serves up Indian spice extract facility
Mane Kancor, an Indian specialist in spice extracts, has opened a 150,000 square feet manufacturing facility in Byadgi, Karnataka.
'Little Book' Reader Survey
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Iberchem cuts ribbon on in-house biodegradability lab
Iberchem has launched an in-house biodegradability testing laboratory as part of its sustainability programme.
IFF considering sale of Lucas Meyer Cosmetics – report
IFF is contemplating a sale of personal care ingredient producer Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, according to media reports.
NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2023 breaks attendance records
The 44th annual New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Suppliers’ Day this month at the Javits Convention Centre broke attendance records, the organiser has revealed.
LBB Specialties hands Nork keys to lead personal care division
US speciality chemicals and ingredients distributor LBB Specialties has appointed Chris Nork to be its senior vice president of its personal care division.
UK bans all animal testing of chemicals used for cosmetic ingredients
The UK has banned the issuing of licences for animal testing of chemicals exclusively used as cosmetic ingredients with immediate effect.
Active Concepts, Meiyume form Active Innovation joint venture
US speciality ingredients supplier Active Concepts has joined forces with Hong Kong-based cosmetic packaging outfit Meiyume to form Active Innovation, a vertically integrated brand development platform.
NYSCC opens 2023 Scholarships and Grants programme
The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists’ (NYSCC) Scholarship Committee has opened its 2023 Scholarships and Grants programme.
Unilever personal care brands unveiled as FIFA Women’s World Cup sponsors
FIFA has unveiled Unilever personal care brands including Rexona, Dove, Lifebuoy and Lux as official sponsors of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in Australia & New Zealand.
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