Regulation consultancy, REACH24H Consulting Group has backed the China FDA’s change in registration of imported non-special use cosmetics saying it will ease the process; however it is not the complete answer.
For many years we have been concerned with how we age, how to get rid of wrinkles and keep skin young; and when it comes to hair care, this is no different, with the anti-aging trend driving the market with the US and Japan poised to pounce.
The State Commission Office for Public Sector Reform (SCPSR) has made the registration process easier for the cosmetics industry in that it has developed a new organisation structure of the reformed FDA authority in China.
Although the market for silicones in the personal and health care market continues to grow, the potential for further expansion is being held back on account of market maturity and environmental concerns, a new market report reveals.
Boots Alliance says that sales of its No 7 Protect and Perfect brand in the United States has given a significant boost to help drive a successful quarter for the retailer and beauty provider, while it is also testing out expansion into the Asia market.
A lot is expected from the emerging markets in the cosmetics industry, and the global perfume segment is no exception, as under-penetration and innovative product launches are tipped to drive the market.
The economic growth in China slowed slightly from a GDP of 9.2 percent in 2011 to 7.8 percent in 2012, however this has not stunted consumers’ will to tackle beauty concerns and has seen foreign brands experience fast growth.
As the Chinese cosmetics market becomes increasingly desirable for international brands, knowledge of evolving consumer behaviour is invaluable to those investing in the region. Here; Renee Hartmann, co-founder of 'China Luxury Advisors' gives...
The male grooming market in South Korea is continuing to boom as the modern man becomes ever more concerned with his appearance and is increasingly aware of the benefits associated with a proper beauty regime.
According to the latest research from market analyst Global TGI, India and China have come to be amongst the cosmetics industry's most important players due to continuous economic growth and increasing consumer spending power.
From whitening to BB/CC creams and TCM ingredients, the Asian markets are now more than ever providing new sources of inspiration and development to western markets. Here, Cosmetics Design speaks to the experts on what we can expect to see next from the...
Animal rights group Cruelty Free International says it wants to follow up on the impetus from the complete ban on animal testing in Europe by launching a new campaign targeting the US market.
As economic growth in Asia-Pacific gives many countries in the region new-found wealth, this is translating into a plethora of increasingly sophisticated products that are turning the heads of international industry professionals.
According to market researcher, Global Information (GII), the global cosmeceuticals market should reach $31.84 billion by 2016 with huge potential among the Asian countries, such as Japan, China, and India, which are set to attract major players.
Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions has confirmed that last month’s PCHi in Guangzhou was by far the biggest to date and is planning to top the records with next year’s event in Shanghai.
Although the China cosmetics and personal care market continues to grow at double digit figures, the market remains fragmented, according to latest market research.
Despite being in a good financial position and maintaining its position as one of the leading cosmetics companies, L’Oréal has continued to seek out growth, in what has already been an active 2013.
China's Ministry of Commerce has implemented a levy on anti-dumping duties on the United States and Japan on the importation of the chemical resorcinol, making it the latest in a series of tariffs on imported chemicals.
Plant stem cell technology is expected to help propel the global cosmeceutical market forward over the coming years, according to the latest report from RNCOS.
L’Oreal’s Shanghai based R&D centre has been focusing on developing specialised cosmetics for the Chinese market as it attempts to gain a greater share of the market from its rivals on the region.
The recent PCHi China event was a busy one for Sweden-based AAK, which scooped two separate awards and launched a new ingredient for the Asia market at the show.
Chinese officials are said to be considering levying a consumption tax on certain consumer products that make heavy use of resources and cause pollution, with cosmetics indicated as potentially being levied anywhere up to 30 percent.
With just over seven months until the doors open for in-cosmetics Asia in Bangkok, interest in the show is said to be exceeding 2012 figures as exhibitor bookings are up 36 percent compared to this time last year.
CCL industries has signed an agreement to partner with Japanese packaging company Taisei Kako that will see the two companies build a plastic tube manufacturing and decorating plant in Bangkok, Thailand.
Michigan-based Amway has manufactured its own success story in an unlikely market, although its sales growth looks to be slowing in China as competition increases, and counterfeits become a bigger problem.
According to the market researcher, consumer attitudes in China are reflecting a growing market demand for natural as 90 percent of female shoppers say they are “getting more concerned about the safety of skin care products”.
Active and functional ingredients specialist Lucas Meyer is looking to acquisition and internal growth to unleash significant growth potential in both the Americas and Asia Pacific.
Purac China is focusing on one of the biggest trends in the country’s still fast growing cosmetic s and personal market – a greener more eco-friendly product.
Despite the faltering economies in Japan and China over the last year, Asia Pacific remains the dominant region in premium facial care, according to the latest global skin care report from Euromonitor.
Japanese cosmetics maker Shiseido has announced a new change in corporate officers, as current boss Hisayuki Suekawa will step down at the end of the month.
The speciality chemical player was awarded a 'China Personal Care & Cosmetics Innovation Award' for its patented Zeta Fraction technology at a recent PCHi trade show in Guangzhou.
The Chinese State Food and Drug Administration have given the supplier of fragrance and cosmetic actives the go ahead on its first skin-whitening agent, SymWhite.
As the final animal testing ban deadline looms over Europe this week, Chinese regulatory bodies in their efforts to follow closely behind the West, have organised a workshop on in vitro alternative methods to further educate industry professionals on...
General trading company Sumitomo has seen its America and Brazil operations enter an agreement to form a joint cosmetic ingredient distribution business with ingredients supplier Cosmotec, as it looks to position itself as a big player in the global cosmetic...
Japanese cosmetic giant Shiseido saw its sunscreen cream temporarily removed from shelves in Hong Kong after mainland reports suggested it contained a toxic metal.
With less than a week to go until the ban on selling animal-tested cosmetics in the EU, it appears that it has influenced several markets in Asia, with Korea, India and Japan all seeing instances of following suit in 2013 so far.
Nivea skin care maker Beiersdorf reported an increase in profits for full year 2012 with all of its core brands showing strong growth, and will continue to focus on success in the emerging markets going forward.
The global cosmetics giant has announced double4-digit growth in sales for the 12th consecutive year in China, despite the country's economic slowdown.
The Japanese personal care giant has announced it is mostly dropping animal-tested cosmetics in the wake of the European Union setting to finalise a sweeping ban on the sale of such products this month.
Euromonitor’s latest findings comes as good news to the cosmetic giants investing in emerging markets like P&G and Estee Lauder, as the market researcher predicts emerging countries to be three of the world’s five largest economies by 2020.
Dow Consumer & Industrial Solutions has turned its focus to consumer demand for better moisturizing performance with its latest launch of its novel ingredient MoistStar.
The Hong Kong-based manufacturer of iron oxide and chrome oxide pigments, Cathay Industries, has invested, together with Tonghua Group, in a state-of-the-art production plant for yellow, red and black iron oxide pigments in an effort to expand and meet...
Many international cosmetic makers are faced with ethical questions over whether or not to be present in the China market because of animal testing requirements. Pangea Organics chose not to stay, and has been commended for this.
One of the biggest beauty trends of the past year has been the explosion of beauty devices on the global market, with the Asia Pacific region being singled out as one of the major new markets.
Belgium-based Solvay has finalized plans to increase global production of guar by 40 percent, thanks to expanded manufacturing capacity in China that will focus on the personal care category.
Sales in China plunged for Avon, counterbalanced by gains in both Brazil and Russia, while profits nosedive due to the impact of restructuring charges.
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