RECENT NEWS

Codif Recherche et Nature has opened a new facility dedicated exclusively to marine biotechnology at its plant in Roz sur Couesnon, France. A new production platform of 1000 m2 will feature several reactors for cultivation of microalgae and macroalgae with a total capacity of 3000 L, a 4000 L bioreactor for cultivation of plankton micro- organisms, and a module of enzymatic conversion.

Natural Plant Products has revealed the latest findings from two independent hair shine studies that compared their latest natural oil product, Daikon Radish Oil, both to other natural emollients as well as popular silicones.

X-Rite Inc. has announced that Ron Voigt has been named president of the operating company. Related to this announcement, Tom Vacchiano announced his retirement as president of X-Rite, effective on 1 March 2013.

Grant Industries has launched Gransil NYKT-P (INCI: Dimethicone/Mercaptopropyl Methicone Copolymer (and) Phenyl Trimethicone (and) Melaleuca (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil), a new patent pending hair care technology designed for straightening, styling and anti-frizz applications.

A programme to develop a certified coconut oil supply chain to enhance sustainability and improve the livelihoods of 2,500 coconut growers in the Philippines has been launched. It is a result of a partnership between the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, BASF and Cargill.

The 6th Cosmetic Ingredients & Technology Exhibition Japan (CITE Japan 2013) will take place from 15-17 May at the Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall, and looks set to continue its trend of expanding each year the exhibition is held.

Over time, our bodies are influenced by internal and external factors that affect body shape. Age, hormones, low physical activity and an unhealthy diet are some of the factors that lead to increase of fat storage and loss of shape.

Natura-tec, a business of Ceratec Sarl, focuses on international distribution and technical support of performance ingredients for the personal care industry via a dedicated global distribution network.

Clariant has achieved ISO 22716 Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification for its cosmetics ingredients site in Tangerang, Indonesia. The site is the eighth Clariant location to be endorsed with the cosmetics industry reference standard.

Merck has announced that it has entered into a license agreement with Korean pigment producer CQV Co. covering inter alia CQV’s product ‘Chaos Super Gold C-603S’. Merck sued CQV at the Seoul Central District Court in Korea in 2011, claiming infringement of Merck’s patent No. 724,175 by CQV’s production and sale of Chaos Super Gold C-603S.

On 12-13 March 2013, leading experts in the field of cosmetic chemistry will present information about current issues that affect the cosmetics and beauty industry at the annual SCC Education Day.

Evonik has developed a patented biotechnological green production process based on the fermentation of a nonconventional yeast called Wickerhamomyces ciferrii (formerly known as Pichia ciferrii).

Hyaluronic acid is an indispensable anti-ageing biomarker that hydrates skin, consolidates the dermal bed and as a result smoothes out wrinkles. Within its ‘Silab actives you can’t perform without’ range, Silab proposes Prohyal+, a reference anti-wrinkle active ingredient.

Clariant has achieved ISO 22716 Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification for its cosmetics ingredients site in Tangerang, Indonesia. The site is the eighth Clariant location to be endorsed with the cosmetics industry reference standard.

Hyaluronic acid is an indispensable anti-ageing biomarker that hydrates skin, consolidates the dermal bed and as a result smoothes out wrinkles. Within its ‘Silab actives you can’t perform without’ range, Silab proposes Prohyal+, a reference anti-wrinkle active ingredient.

Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies specialises in providing water treatment systems and service to the pharmaceutical, scientific and healthcare industries.

Envirogen Water Technologies will be supporting the Making Cosmetics show in March 2013. Envirogen is a total solutions provider, supplying water purification and water treatment systems to customers in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and healthcare market, where high grade, purified water is an essential element in the manufacturing process.

The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) honoured scientists from Evonik’s Personal Care Business Line with the Shaw Mudge Award for best paper presented at SCC‘s annual scientific meeting and technology showcase.

Vantage Specialty Chemicals has announced the appointment of Conrad Kempinska as the new executive vice president of Vantage’s Personal Care business.

The European edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit brought together about 150 senior executives from the beauty industry to discuss sustainability issues.