NatureWorks, has announced it is the first company in Germany to achieve certification from the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification Association (ISCC) and the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) for its packaging made...
In addition to sustainable developments. the key topics to be covered at the Sustainable Personal and Fabric Care Asia conference in Shanghai on 21 and 22 June 2012 are ingredient innovations and supply issues, together with market outlook and consumer...
Procter & Gamble head of beauty Virginia Drosos has confirmed that she is retiring from her role in the company, while the division is set to be relocated from the global headquarters in Cincinnati to Singapore.
In the second of this two-part interview with Susan Arnot Heaney, executive director of corporate responsibility at Avon, we look at how the company has engaged its employees in sustainable and how it has served to reduce the overall carbon footprint.
Given the spotlight on cosmetic companies acting responsibly, and the growing use of social media and discussion amongst consumers; never before has corporate social responsibility had such resonance.
Cosmetics Design caught up with Susan Arnot Heaney Avon’s head of corporate responsibility to find out more about the company’s approach to reducing its carbon footprint in this, the first of a two-part interview.
Despite trading in line with expectations in the UK and Asia, hair care manufacturer PZ Cussons has been forced to issue its second profit warning in four months as continuing challenges in Nigeria lead to substantial downgrades.
Dow Corning has confirmed its commitment to growing its business in the ASEAN/ANZ region by opening a new Business and Technology Center (BTC) in Singapore.
Nanoparticles containing chitosan could be used as an effective ingredient in anti-aging skin care products, after research showed its antimicrobial and skin regeneration properties.
Ingredients player Inolex is expanding its operations into some of the fast-growing Asian markets, as well as readying the launch of a natural silicones alternative.
China and India, the two largest consumer markets for palm oil, will be targeted by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) to take-up certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) in a bid to close the stark gap between the supply and demand of this global...
Cosmetics manufacturer Shiseido is targeting the Asian market with its anti-aging hair care range after survey results suggested it is of major concern to women in the region.
Japan-based Kao Corporation has had its voice heard by the Tokyo District Court and has had a preliminary injunction order issued against the manufacture and sale of foaming hair colour products by hair care firm Hoyu.
Cosmetics manufacturer Kao Corporation has announced that its Indonesia Chemicals division will construct a new plant and expand its production facilities for surfactants used in cosmetics and toiletries.
Waste from pineapple processing could provide a range of value added ingredients for the food industry, including a new source of the enzyme bromelain, say researchers.
Following strong fourth quarter results buoyed by a healthy performance in Personal Care, Unilever CEO Paul Polman has revealed his delight at the company’s position in in the US hair care market, thanks in no small part to its Alberto Culver brand.
In December, the Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Thailand hosted the IFSCC Conference despite floods in and around Bangkok. At the Gala Banquet, Conference Awards were presented to authors of innovative research papers that contributed to the industry...
Global oral care player Colgate-Palmolive has announced continued strong sales growth for its Q4, but although profits are hit by a tax charge, the underlying trend is also up.
In an exclusive interview with CosmeticsDesign.com USA, Dr. Alain Khaiat advises companies investing in the Asian Pacific market that, “It’s the brand that is at risk of being damaged if the distributor does not do everything properly.”
Reed Exhibitions, organizers of the in-cosmetics Asia event claim that nearly 4,000 attendees made the event a success, in spite of the fact that it had to be re-scheduled due to the threat of floods.
International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) has announced its latest strategic initiative designed to strengthen its global go-to-market capabilities and realign its Fragrance Business Unit, but this will mean job cuts across the business.
In light of worrying economic times, a new survey released by the Credit Suisse Research Institute (CSRI) has noted that the cosmetic industry has picked up, driven by three of the four BRIC markets.
Chitosan microparticles, commonly derived from the shell of shrimp and other sea crustaceans, have been shown to significantly improve the ability of certain antioxidants to permeate the skin.
Consumer goods giant Unilever could end the year on a high after the Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service granted it permission to acquire Russia’s biggest cosmetics manufacturer, boosting the company’s presence in emerging markets.
According to Dr. Benjamin Punchard, the head of global packaging research at Euromonitor International; “Over the 2005-2020 period the fastest growing countries for skin care packaging were Indonesia, China and India.”
In the light of the floods that caused in-cosmetics Asia to be rescheduled, the event conference program has been redesigned to focus on how to turn a crisis into an opportunity.
Fragrance maker Inter Parfums has announced its initial guidance for 2012 stating that focus on key brands is expected to bring the most success for the company.
Specialty chemicals company IMCD has continued its strategy of strengthening in the Asia-Pacific region by opening its regional headquarters in Singapore and strengthening the team there.
Minnesota-based chemicals manufacturer BioAmber has partnered with Japanese firm Mitsui to build bio-succinic acid and 1, 4 butanediol (BDO) facilities targeting consumer demand for sustainable cosmetics and personal care products.
Baby care product manufacturer Johnson & Johnson has come under pressure from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics over the use of harmful ingredients in its baby shampoo in the US, Canada and China.
Reed Exhibitions, organizers of in-cosmetics Asia, have taken the decision to postpone the event, as the continued threat of floods looms over Bangkok, Thailand.
Reckitt Benckiser’s sustainability report for 2010 has shown the company has reduced its carbon footprint with decreased energy consumption in manufacturing playing a part.
Leading bioplastics provider NatureWorks has secured a $150m investment from Thailand-based chemicals giant PTT Chemical to help it expand its footprint in the market for plastics and films used in personal care packaging.
Anglo-Dutch consumer giant Unilever has made a multi-million euro investment to expand its production facility in Indonesia as it believes it will help to drive sustainable growth for the company in the fast-growing developing and emerging markets.
The price of palm oil, which is used as a binding ingredient in cosmetic formulation, is predicted to fall in the months ahead as increased crop yields and falling demand take effect.
The UK-based packager has announced that it expects hair care, which has the largest share in Asia Pacific, to experience the fastest growth in the region.
Despite the scepter of the global economic downturn, the number of men’s grooming product launches worldwide has risen sharply since 2008, according to the latest data from Mintel.
Fenchem is launching a herbal extract formula developed to lighten the skin, targeting the growing skin lightening market in both the Asia Pacific region and worldwide.
A key difference to this year’s returning in-cosmetics Asia event for the cosmetics industry is the collaboration with the International Federation of the Societies of Cosmetics Chemists (IFSCC), which is taking place in the Thai capital Bangkok, from...
From September ADA Cosmetics International will distribute Aveda body care products in the hotel business in Europe, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan.
Procter and Gamble posted double-digit growth in the fourth quarter; however it expects a slowdown in the US, Europe and other developed markets following the current financial struggle.
Ahead of Procter & Gamble’s fourth quarter results, out tomorrow, analysts believe that the overall performance will be strong, driven by emerging markets, but developed markets will be weak.
Specialty chemical company IMCD has opened a new personal care applications laboratory in Selangor, Malaysia to target significant growth potential in that market.
The retail chain’s Indonesian unit has declared it will exclusively source certified sustainable palm oil and implement the RSPO trademark on products in a bid to urge consumers to choose products from a sustainable source.
Malaysia's active representation and contribution in the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has seen it set the record as the world's largest producer of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO) accounting for over 50 per cent of total CSPO...
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