Researchers produce alternative to animal-sourced gelatine
A non-animal sourced, ‘human’ version of the gelling agent gelatine has been produced by researchers in China.
Archives for July 19, 2011
IMCD targets Malaysia with new personal care application laboratory
Specialty chemical company IMCD has opened a new personal care applications laboratory in Selangor, Malaysia to target significant growth potential in that market.
China readies risk assessment guidelines for cosmetic product safety
The State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) in China are preparing risk assessment guidelines for impurities in cosmetics ingredients to further ensure the safety of products.
Microbial contamination prompts P&G Oral B recall
Procter and Gamble has issued a recall of a specific type of mouthwash from its Oral B brand from numerous different countries across the world, due to microbial contamination.
Digital technology and expanding middle class will drive growth in China
The personal care market in China is expected to be driven to new levels by digital technology and the fast-expanding middle class of consumers in the country.