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SCC elects ACT Solutions’ Mark Chandler as 2023 president
The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) has elected ACT (Adaptive Cosmetic Technology) Solutions head Mark Chandler to serve as its president in 2023.
Silab takes gold from EcoVadis CSR rating platform
Silab has been awarded the Gold CSR certification for 2022 from the EcoVadis rating platform.
Arxada extends partnership with DSM, invests in Swiss facility
Speciality chemicals maker Arxada is to invest 20m Swiss francs on expansion of its production facility in Visp after extending a long-term supply agreement with Royal DSM.
Vegan cosmetics set to soar as millennials drive demand – Fact.MR
The vegan cosmetics products market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% between 2022 and 2028 as millennials opt for animal cruelty-free products, according to a report published by Fact.MR.
Rahn forms exclusive partnership for vectorisation technology
Swiss cosmetic actives maker Rahn has entered into a partnership with Laboratoires Eriger, a French developer of vectorisation technology.
US university claims breakthrough in destroying PFAS ‘forever chemicals’
Researchers at Northwestern University in the US have claimed a breakthrough in breaking down perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are used extensively in cosmetics.
Kao expands Spanish synthetic fragrance production facilities in Spain
Japanese personal care firm Kao is aiming to maintain and expand its market share in the European market for synthetic fragrance methyl dihydrojasmonate (MDJ) by adding a new production facility at its Olesa plant in Spain.
Cosmetic active ingredient market ‘to hit $4.3 billion by 2026’
A report by Research and Markets has projected the global market for cosmetic active ingredients to reach $4.3 billion by 2026.
Royal DSM lobbies US Congress to revise sunscreen PPE rules
Royal DSM has secured the support of 11 members of the US Congress to look into rules related to outdoor workers and the use of sunscreen.
BASF invests in Indian producer of tropical red seaweed
BASF has invested in Sea6 Energy, an Indian producer of tropical red seaweed used as an ingredient in cosmetics and other products.
Sederma renews Union for Ethical BioTrade membership
Croda subsidiary Sederma has renewed its membership of the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) for the second year in succession.
Cellular Goods appoints Bruna Nikolla as chief financial officer
UK cannabinoid-based wellness products supplier Cellular Goods has appointed Bruna Nikolla as its new chief financial officer, effective 22 August.
Shiseido invests in Chinese developer of recombinant collagen
Japanese cosmetics outfit Shiseido has invested 100 million renminbi ($14.8 million) in Jiangsu Trautec Medical Technology, a Chinese developer of recombinant collagen produced by biosynthesis.
Kumar Organic Products pops cork on Singapore applied lab
Indian speciality ingredients supplier Kumar Organic Products has inaugurated an applied lab in Science Park Road, Singapore.
Brenntag deepens European collaboration with ISCA for preservatives
Brenntag Specialties has entered into an expanded distribution agreement with ISCA focused on cosmetic preservatives for several markets in Europe.
IFSCC reveals full details of September shindig in London
The full programme and event information has been published for the 32nd International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) Congress in London next month.
in-cosmetics Latin America forms advisory board, registration opens
The organiser of in-cosmetics Latin America has formed an advisory board to better understand how the trade show could better understand market needs, trends and to help solve industry challenges.
BASF hits 2021 sustainable palm oil commitment target
BASF hit its 2021 goal of sourcing all palm (kernel) oils certified from sustainable sources by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
in-cosmetics Asia readies for Bangkok return as registration opens
Registration is open for the 13th edition of the in-cosmetics Asia trade show, which takes place in Bangkok on 1-3 November.
Quintis establishes new sandalwood plantations in Western Australia
Quintis is establishing new sandalwood plantations in Western Australia on previously harvested land as part of its Establishment Project.
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