RECENT NEWS

The full programme and event information has been published for the 32nd International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) Congress in London next month.

The organiser of in-cosmetics Latin America has formed an advisory board to better understand how the trade show could better understand market needs, trends and to help solve industry challenges.

BASF hit its 2021 goal of sourcing all palm (kernel) oils certified from sustainable sources by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).

Registration is open for the 13th edition of the in-cosmetics Asia trade show, which takes place in Bangkok on 1-3 November.

Quintis is establishing new sandalwood plantations in Western Australia on previously harvested land as part of its Establishment Project.

German speciality chemicals maker Lanxess has taken the wraps off plans for its entire upstream and downstream supply chains to be climate-neutral by 2050.

US speciality chemical company Hallstar has agreed to acquire Lanxess's esters manufacturing facility in Greensboro, North Carolina.

US cosmetic active ingredient supplier Sytheon has relocated its corporate headquarters to Parsippany, New Jersey.

UK speciality chemicals firm Elementis saw profits in its personal care division rise 35% in the first six months of 2022 on a year earlier.

Dutch speciality chemicals maker DSM saw half-yearly profits fall 55% despite sales growth across its portfolio.

Speciality chemicals and ingredients distributor IMCD Beauty & Personal Care has launched its first application laboratory in the United Kingdom.

Evonik has sold its US betaines business to speciality chemicals company Kensing for an undisclosed sum.

Speciality chemicals distributor IMCD has appointed Henri Kwon as managing director of IMCD Korea, effective 1 August.

CP Kelco says it has made extensive progress in expanding biogums production capacity at two facilities: Okmulgee in the US state of Oklahoma and Wulian, China.

Wacker Chemie is preparing to build a new silicone production complex at its Charleston facility in the US state of Tennessee.

Gelita has opened a research laboratory located in Frankfurt, Germany dedicated to developing bioactive collagen peptides for cosmetics and other industries.

BASF says it is the first chemicals supplier to offer personal care ingredients based on certified sustainable coconut oil after certification of its production site in Cassina Rizzardi, Italy.

Azelis has agreed a distribution deal with Green Mountain Biotech, an Israeli provider of active botanical blends for the personal care and cosmetic industries.

Henkel has completed a $70m upgrade of its largest logistics operations in North America at Bowling Green, Kentucky.

German chemical distributor Stockmeier has taken a majority stake in Italian counterpart Gamma Chimica.