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UL extends its global reach in cosmetics with acquisition

UL extends its global reach in cosmetics with acquisition

By Michelle Yeomans

Global safety science company UL has announced the acquisition of ICQ Global, a consumer product testing provider with presence in the cosmetics industry across Europe, Asia and the US, in a bid to extend its global reach in consumer product testing. 

Fragrance trends so far in 2012...

Fragrance trends so far in 2012...

By Michelle Yeomans

With the global fragrance market expected to reach $15.7 billion by 2017, Cosmetics Design takes a look at what brands have been enjoying the sweet smell of success so far in 2012.

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Skin lightening for the nether regions – a step too far ?

By Michelle Yeomans

An Indian company promoting a shower gel product that provides freshness and ‘fairness’ for more intimate areas has sparked widespread debate and controversary amongst the media and bloggers alike with an advert for its 'clean & dry intimate...

People on the move: cosmetics jobs

People on the move: cosmetics jobs

By Andrew McDougall

Cosmetics Design presents the latest round up of the movers and shakers in the cosmetics industry, including reshuffles at Beiersdorf and L’Oréal, and appointments at Shiseido and AkzoNobel.

Symrise publishes sustainable solutions in new report

Symrise publishes sustainable solutions in new report

By Michelle Yeomans

Symrise has published its latest sustainability report that, according to the company, features a strong focus on global needs and sustainable solutions to offer its customers solutions to the urgent issues of our time with new products and technologies.

Indian cosmetics market poised for 17 percent growth during 2011-15

Indian cosmetics market poised for 17 percent growth during 2011-15

By Katie Nichol

Rising purchasing power and fashion consciousness are driving the cosmetics sector in India, which is currently estimated at INR 261.4bn (EUR 3.91bn) and anticipated to grow at a CAGR of around 17 percent during 2011-15, according to a new report from...

Symrise further invests in emerging markets

Symrise further invests in emerging markets

By Michelle Yeomans

In a bid to extend its position in emerging markets, Symrise has recently finalized two acquisitions, the Brazilian activities of fragrance manufacturer Belmay and natural perfume oil company, Trilogy Fragrances.

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