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Evonik opens sustainable emollients plant in Germany

Evonik has cut the ribbon on a production plant for cosmetic emollients at its site in Steinau, Germany.

Lipoid Kosmetik earns fifth straight EcoVadis platinum rating

Lipoid Kosmetik has earned its fifth consecutive EcoVadis platinum rating with improved scores for its 2024 award.

Lubrizol opens beauty research institute in Shanghai

US personal care ingredient maker Lubrizol has inaugurated a beauty research institute in Shanghai, China.

Keynote presentation for Sepawa 2024 in Berlin revealed

The organiser of the Sepawa Congress in Berlin, Germany has revealed the keynote presentation for the 2024 edition that takes place on 16-18 October.

Record numbers ride Seoul train at in-cosmetics Korea

The organiser of the in-cosmetics Korea trade show has revealed the 2024 edition attracted record visitor numbers to Seoul last month.

Former Cosmetic Executive Women EVP sues for wrongful dismissal

Agnes Chapski, the former executive vice-president of international beauty industry association Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), has sued the organisation and four of its senior executives for wrongful dismissal.

Ingenza, Cellugy to investigate biofabricated cellulose

Scottish biotech specialist Ingenza is partnering with Danish startup Cellugy to develop biofabricated cellulose in personal care products.

SCC reveals research paper award winners

The US Society of Cosmetic Chemists has unveiled the winners of the awards to be presented at its 78th Annual Scientific Meeting in Los Angeles in December.

BASF to host inaugural Care 360° Sustainability Days

BASF is to host the inaugural Care 360° Sustainability Days virtual customer event on 17-19 September.

Dyson makes move into hair care ingredient research

British tech company Dyson is making a move into cosmetic ingredient research with the launch of two hair care products made using chitosan derived from oyster mushrooms.

DKSH expands distribution partnership with Colombia’s Kahai

DKSH has expanded its distribution agreement with Kahai, a Colombian manufacturer of Cacay tree products, to cover North America.

Inolex files patent infringement lawsuit against Actera Ingredients

Inolex has filed a patent infringement complaint against Actera Ingredients in the US District Court for the District of Delaware in relation to the former’s multifunctional preservation technology for personal care products.

PCHi Technology Summit 2024 primed for action

The 2024 edition of the PCHi (Personal Care & Home Ingredients) Technology Summit will kick off on 21 August at the Guangzhou Yuexiu International Convention Centre in China.

Registration opens for in-cosmetics Asia 2024

The organiser of the in-cosmetics Asia personal care ingredients trade show has opened registration for this year’s event in Thailand.

SCC reveals 2024 Madam CJ Walker scholarship awardees

The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) has revealed the awardees and finalists for its 2024 Madam CJ Walker Scholarship sponsored by Mary Kay, Inc.

Stephenson adds US, German and French resellers to online network

UK personal care ingredient maker Stephenson has signed three partnerships across its key geographic areas of Germany, France, and the US.

Biova promotes Amanda Jepson to company president

US personal care ingredient maker Biova has promoted Amanda Jepson from vice president of business development to company president.

BASF declares force majeure for vitamin A, vitamin E products

BASF has declared force majeure on selected vitamin A and vitamin E products due to a fire at its plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany late last month.

South Korea approves use of tris-biphenyl triazine as UV filter

South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has approved the use of tris-biphenyl triazine as a UV filter in sunscreen products.

Cosmetics Cluster UK to host psychodermatology webinar

Trade association Cosmetics Cluster UK (CCUK) is to host a webinar next month on the evolving field of psychodermatology in personal care.

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