2014: CFDA already at work to update cosmetic approval process
China’s FDA is quick off the mark this January with the final draft of a November filing to remove animal testing requirements for non special use cosmetics produced in China.
Archives for January 7, 2014
Shifts in China population likely to spell baby care opportunities
The changing demographics ofChina, caused by the country’s family planning policy, are likely to lead to new areas of opportunity for beauty players, a Euromonitor analyst suggests.
A smoothie way to improve skin appearance
A group of university students have taken to a specially designed smoothie diet in an attempt to see if it will help improve skin appearance.
RevitaLash back on the shelves despite last year’s ban
Athena Cosmetics controversial eyelash conditioner is set to be back on US shelves again after an injunction imposed last March was lifted by the Court of Appeals.
Sabinsa will raise production capacity by 200% with new facility
Ingredients player Sabinsa has begun construction of a $5m extraction manufacturing plant at the Dobaspet industrial zone on the outskirts of Bangalore, India.
Revlon pulls out of China as it tries to balance losses
The cosmetics maker is exiting China in an effort to restructure struggling departments, which as a result, will see it eliminate 1,100 positions, including 940 beauty advisers.