RECENT NEWS

Orchidia Fragrances has released their 2021 Fragrance Trend Forecast – Inspiring Trends in the New Reality. The global pandemic has disrupted every aspect of our lives including the fragrance industry in more ways than we can imagine.

Colonial Chemical has announced the promotion of Daniel McCaul as sales director of North America. In his new role, Mr McCaul will have total sales and business development responsibility for the US and Canada.

Inolex has been recognised for excellence in scientific research by the China Association of Fragrance Flavor and Cosmetic Industries (CAFFCI).

The Iberchem Group, newly part of the Croda Group, has announced the reinforcement of its sustainability programme with the appointment of Guillaume Audy as Director of Corporate Communications and Sustainability.

Gold certified by Ecovadis since its first assessment in 2017, Exsymol is continuing its sustainability plans by reaching in 2019 the objectives it had set for 2022 in terms of sustainable development policy.

Genomatica has announced the launch of its sustainability impact calculator.

Natura-Tec SeaPassion, from French natural ingredient supplier Natura-Tec, is a unique infusion of passion fruit oil with hemp seed oil combined with Pavlova Lutheri microalgae extract.

As the demand and standards for clean beauty rapidly increase, formulators continue to face new challenges posed by natural ingredients; especially around stability and shelf life.

SGS has launched an online resource focused on the safety and efficacy testing of cosmetics and personal care products.

European manufacturer and distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients for the personal care products sector, Cornelius has announced the launch of the latest anti-ageing skin care solution from its principal partner Silab.

Ashland has launched Styleze CSP, a nature-derived styling polymer that delivers strong hold, humidity resistance and high stiffness. Based on cassia seeds, Styleze CSP leaves low to no residue on the hair versus other natural styling polymers.

Symrise is simplifying the development and manufacture of sunscreen products with its new ingredient. With its combination of UVA and UVB filters, Neo Heliopan Flat offers broad spectrum protection from ultraviolet radiation.

Firmenich Fine Fragrance annual trends presentation Mind, Nose + Matter focuses on the theme of RE|GENERATION, giving customers unique insights into how the power of scent can improve wellbeing globally every day.

Symrise ranks among the top ten companies in terms of sustainability in the world according to the current ranking of the non-profit organisation CDP (previously known as the Carbon Disclosure Project).

The personal care market is a challenging environment that is evolving so quickly. How do you stay ahead and meet the needs of the individual consumer? How do you ensure global regulatory compliance and accelerate time to market?

For the fourth time, BASF Beauty Care Solutions has been awarded the “Fair For Life” (FFL) label by Ecocert for its active ingredient Lipofructyl Argan.

COVID-19 has accelerated economic change, including a laser focus on sustainable practices. These progressive times call for sustainable innovations with consumers advocating for ethical and natural alternative technologies.

The in-cosmetics Formulation Summit returned last month in a new virtual format.

Croda has unveiled four effect pigments to its existing Ultra Effect series, as part of the Moonshine Effect Pigment product range.

The European and North American editions of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit were hosted on online platforms this year. The summits brought together over 200 executives from the beauty industry to discuss sustainability issues.