RECENT NEWS

Ashland has opened a research and development (R&D) centre for microbial protection in Hamburg, Germany.

DSM-Firmenich has revealed the outcome of the first clinical study exploring the benefits of UV filters for the skin microbiome from UV exposure.

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, an Indian specialist in spice extracts, has opened a 150,000 square feet manufacturing facility in Byadgi, Karnataka.

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Iberchem has launched an in-house biodegradability testing laboratory as part of its sustainability programme.

IFF is contemplating a sale of personal care ingredient producer Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, according to media reports.

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.

US speciality chemicals and ingredients distributor LBB Specialties has appointed Chris Nork to be its senior vice president of its personal care division.

The UK has banned the issuing of licences for animal testing of chemicals exclusively used as cosmetic ingredients with immediate effect.

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.

The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists’ (NYSCC) Scholarship Committee has opened its 2023 Scholarships and Grants programme.

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.

Alibaba.com, one of the world’s leading B2B ecommerce marketplaces, has revealed its top beauty buyer trends.

Givaudan Active Beauty has launched B-Biome Score, which the Swiss firm claims is the first scientifically proven, 100% transparent and microbiome-friendly label for cosmetic ingredients.

Symrise has extended the contract of chief financial officer Olaf Klinger ahead of schedule until 2028 in recognition for his successful work leading its finance division since 2016.

The combined entity of DSM and Firmenich has begun operations after the successful merger of the two companies to form DSM-Firmenich.

Univar Solutions has signed a distribution agreement with Croda to supply the latter’s sun care filters in Brazil.

BRB International has appointed Transmare Chemie for sales distribution of its silicone product portfolio for personal care, home and auto care, coatings and inks and construction industries in Algeria, Libya and Morocco.

New York City analysts Spate has identified soaring interest in salicylic acid among beauty consumers in South Korea.