RECENT NEWS

University of Cambridge spin-out Sparxell has secured a €1.9m ($2.15m) grant from the European Innovation Council to develop its plant-based colourant technology.

German speciality ingredient and chemical distributor Brenntag has appointed Jens Birgersson as its next chief executive officer, effective 1 September.

Philadelphia-based cosmetic ingredients maker Inolex has appointed Stephen Carter as its new commercial director for North America.

French personal care active ingredients maker Gattefossé is partnering with compatriot CRO (contract research organisation) Ambiotis to explore the anti-ageing role of pro-resolving lipids.

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has closed an investigation of Symrise over suspected anti-competitive agreements with competitors in relation to fragrances and fragrance ingredients.

NATRUE, the international natural and organic cosmetics association, has appointed Professor Florian Stintzing as its new president.

Spanish personal care ingredient maker Provital has named Nina Esposito as its managing director for the US and Canada.

L'Oréal Research & Innovation is supporting the third edition of the Sustainability Challenge to be presented in September during the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) 35th Congress in Cannes, France.

The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) has revealed the World of Chemistry conference session line-up for the 2025 edition of Suppliers’ Day next month.

Nearly half of Americans are still skipping sunscreen, according to a survey of more than 1,000 adults by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).

The California Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (Cali SCC) has opened booth registration for its biennial Suppliers’ Day on 29-30 October in Long Beach.

BASF is converting its entire European amines production portfolio to 100% renewable electricity.

US personal care ingredients maker Sun Chemical is to implement a tariff surcharge on impacted colour materials products, including pigments, both imported and produced in the United States.

The organiser of in-cosmetics Global has revealed this year’s edition in Amsterdam was the “most international” to date, achieving an 84% global audience and recording a 16% increase in international visitors.

German chemicals giant Evonik has pressed pause on new acquisitions until at least 2027, according to CEO Christian Kullmann.

Symrise said first quarter 2025 sales in its Cosmetic Ingredients division were lower than during the same period a year earlier.

US personal care ingredients maker Inolex is set to roll out its carbon reduction targets in a steadfast commitment to climate action.

Perstorp and BRB, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Petronas Chemicals Group (PCG), have inaugurated an innovation hub in Shanghai, China.

Chemical manufacturer and distributor Airedale Group has appointed Tony Griffin, an expert in the field of personal care products, as head of technical to enhance its specialist knowledge.

US personal care ingredient maker Inolex has appointed Bradley Cook as its executive vice-president, global head of manufacturing. The Philadelphia firm says Cook will lead all manufacturing operations as the company looks to scale up its sustainable ingredient technologies through a network of production sites around the world.