RECENT NEWS

Winners announced at in-cosmetics Korea 2025

Presented on the show floor on Day 1 of the event, Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant, KCC SILICONE Corporation and Givaudan Active Beauty were the big winners at this year's in-cosmetics Korea awards.

Eurofragance expands manufacturing plant in Barcelona

Spanish fragrance house Eurofragance has inaugurated its expanded production facilities in Rubí, Barcelona, Spain. Around €10m ($11.7m) has been invested in new facilities and dosing robots, enabling the company to triple its factory’s production capacity and reaffirming its commitment to technological innovation, sustainability and the well-being of its employees.

Sasol signs US renewable power purchase agreement

Sasol International Chemicals has made renewable power purchases covering half of the annual electricity consumption at its Lake Charles manufacturing facility in Louisiana, USA. Once implemented in the second half of calendar year 2026, the 15-year agreement will reduce Sasol's CO2 emissions by approximately 90 thousand tons per annum (ktpa).

Coptis appoints chief revenue officer

Cosmetic R&D software outfit Coptis has appointed Jean-Baptiste Mérieux as its new chief revenue officer. With a strong background in scaling fast-growing companies and leading successful teams, Mérieux brings deep experience in business development, customer relations, and strategic partnerships.

Brenntag, Seneca Polytechnic partner on D5 silicone alternatives

Speciality chemicals distributor Brenntag is partnering with Seneca Polytechnic of Toronto, Canada to evaluate and identify D5 silicone alternatives.

Greentech commits to transatlantic shipping via novel trimaran

French cosmetic active maker Greentech has committed from next year to making transatlantic shipments to its US subsidiary via a novel trimaran.

Cellugy secures $9.25m EU grant for rheology modifier material

Danish biotech startup Cellugy has secured $9.25m funding to support scaling up the production of its biofabricated cellulose-based rheology modifier material, EcoFLEXY.

Croda chief awarded CBE in King’s birthday honours

Croda chief executive Steve Foots has been appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours for his contribution to the chemical and life sciences industries.

Meet the IFSCC Congress keynote speakers – 2. David Sander

Professor David Sander will present ‘The neuroscience of emotion’ at 13:30 on 16 September at the 35th International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) Congress in Cannes, France.

China beauty industry ‘shifting from volume to value’

China’s beauty and personal care sector is shifting from a volume-driven model to one defined by value creation, according to the organiser of the PCHi trade show.

CPL Aromas renovates school in India

UK fragrance house CPL Aromas has partnered with Plant Lipids to support the renovation and upgradation of the Government Higher Primary School in Kelasuru, Gundlapet Taluk, India.

SpecChem inaugurates Japanese subsidiary in Kobe

Chinese personal care ingredient maker SpecChem has inaugurated its Japanese subsidiary located in Kobe.

Meet the IFSCC Congress keynote speakers – 1. Thierry Passeron

Professor Thierry Passeron will present ‘The Impact of UV on the Skin & the Future of Photoprotection’ at 09:20 on 16 September at the 35th International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) Congress in Cannes, France.

NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2025 smashes attendance record

The 2025 edition of the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Suppliers’ Day trade show broke records with more than 11,500 attendees and 675 exhibitors from 74 countries.

CTPA celebrates 80th anniversary with London bash

The UK Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has held a birthday bash in London to celebrate its 80th anniversary.

Cobiosa to host phyto stem cell active ingredient webinars

Spanish personal care ingredient maker Cobiosa will next week host two webinars on phyto stem cells technology.

Provital establishes German subsidiary

Spanish personal care ingredient maker Provital has established Provital Cosmetic Ingredients GmbH in Germany.

in-cosmetics Asia on look-out for ‘9 Faces of APAC Beauty’

The organiser of the in-cosmetics Asia trade show is calling for nominations for the 2025 edition of its 9 Faces of APAC Beauty Industry initiative supported by Personal Care magazine.

Syensqo cuts ribbon on Lyon microbiology lab

Speciality chemicals manufacturer Syensqo has inaugurated a cutting-edge microbiology lab in Lyon, France - its largest such facility in the world.

Cali SCC seeking speakers for Suppliers’ Day

The California Chapter of the US Society of Cosmetic Chemists (CASCC) is seeking speakers to present on 29 October at the 2025 Suppliers’ Day trade show in Long Beach.

Latest Issues

in-cosmetics Korea 2025

COEX, Seoul
2nd - 4th July 2025

Connex-C Asia 2025

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine - Ong Tiong Tat and Irene Tan Liang Kheng Auditorium 11 Mandalay Road, Level 4, Singapore 308232
31 July - 1 August 2025