US ingredient maker Hallstar acquires compatriot Sytheon

A pilot project by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has found that 6% of cosmetic products inspected between November 2023 and April 2024 in 13 European Economic Area (EEA) countries contained banned substances.

Thirty per cent of beauty and personal care product ingredients lack thorough safety data, according to a report published by ChemFORWARD.

The UK has set safe limits on two UV filters - benzophenone-3 and octocrylene – plus dihydroxyacetone (DHA), which is used in sunless tanning products.

Indian speciality ingredient maker Sabinsa has made a string of senior appointments as it expands its presence into new territories, including the Russian-led Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

Symrise’s Scent & Care business unit achieved revenue of €1.475 billion ($1.6 billion) in the first nine months of 2024, up 9.8% on the same period a year earlier.

LG Chem has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Korean compatriot Daebong LS to commercialise its 100% bio-based 3HP (3-hydroxypropionic acid) as a multifunctional cosmetic active ingredient.