RECENT NEWS

Evonik will build a new production facility for cosmetics and consumer goods in in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The investment will go on stream 2014 and will create around 80 new jobs in total.

Croda has announced the results of a new study that proves its Solaveil SpeXtra titanium dioxide dispersions can protect skin against the formation of free radical species when exposed to near-UV or high energy visible (HEV) light and highlights the importance of using broadspectrum, photostable protection for minimising the risk of free radical damage to the skin.

Innospec Inc.has announced that it is renaming one of its business segments with effect from 1 October 2012. The current Active Chemicals business segment, will be renamed Performance Chemicals.

From 13 to 15 March 2013, personal care professionals from all over the world will once again gather at Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi). Organised by Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions (RSE), the sixth edition of the show will be held at the Poly World Trade Center in Guangzhou.

Gattefossé Group has announced the creation of its eleventh worldwide affiliate: Gattefossé Do Brasil, located in São Paulo.

The first Cosme Toyko (International Cosmetics Trade Fair) and the third Cosme Innovation (International Cosmetics Development Expo & Conference) were held in Tokyo 27-29 June 2012.

The global personal care business of AkzoNobel Surface Chemistry has announced the appointment of Jane Wang Ph.D., as regional technical manager, Asia.

The 45th ASCC Annual Conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia, 1-4 May 2013. The conference will have as its theme the idea of going back to basics, or ‘turbo-charging beauty by keeping it simple’.

Quantec has announced it has signed a major deal to sell its patented milk protein ingredient, IDP, to Auckland-based NZ New Paradise.

DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials has been appointed as the new distributor in mainland China for Induchem, a Swiss producer of cosmetic actives, carrier systems, and other raw material ingredients for the personal care and cosmetic industry.

in-cosmetics Asia introduced its first ever Vietnam Roadshow in association with CCA and the support of VCC. Taking place at the Hotel Nikko Saigon on 23 August, the Roadshow enabled local cosmetic companies to find out about the latest personal care products and trends and meet other ingredient suppliers.

Gattefossé Group has announced the creation of its eleventh worldwide affiliate: Gattefossé Do Brasil, located in São Paulo.

The HallStar Company has launched Polycrylene S1, a new singlet-quenching photostabiliser that helps formulators meet FDA standards for broad-spectrum claims and enhances the water resistance of sun care and daily wear products.

Dr Fred Zülli, managing director of Mibelle Biochemistry, Switzerland, was invited to discuss sustainable sourcing of raw material for the beauty industry during Rio+20, the UN Conference on Sustainable Development.

Düllberg Konzentra has developed a new scent profile in the shape of a clear, timeless visual language which eloquently communicates the company’s values and competencies.

At this year’s Beyond Beauty in Paris, Romaco will present the FrymaKoruma Dinex Lab vacuum processing plant and the toothed colloid mill FrymaKoruma MZ 110 for the manufacture of cosmetics and healthcare products.

After the recent launch of its new website, Silab has now has unveiled a new mobile version of the site.

Grant Industries, a global supplier in personal care, announces the addition of its new 100,000 ft2 manufacturing facility in northern New Jersey.

Honeywell has announced that one of its Asensa personal care ingredients, Asensa NFF 11E, has been certified by Groupe Ecocert for use in natural and organic cosmetics.

In July, IMCD’s personal care team attended an advanced technical training session on new Belsil grades with Wacker Chemie’s technical team. In-depth technical presentations and workshops were followed by formulation sessions carried out at IMCD’s application laboratory based in Italy, where the team displayed its technical expertise.