RECENT NEWS

Solvay spin-off Syensqo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Allozymes, a Singaporean start-up specialising in enzyme bioengineering.

The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has called on the new UK government to draw up a cosmetics industry strategy following Labour leader Sir Kier Starmer's landslide general election victory.

US beauty biotech outfit Debut has signed an agreement with L'Oréal to develop more than a dozen bio-identical ingredients designed to replace conventionally sourced ingredients.

Speciality chemicals maker Croda International has appointed Stephen Oxley as chief financial officer (CFO) and executive director.

French private equity outfit Ekkio Capital has established Sweetch, a personal care ingredient supplier focused on natural and sustainable technologies, via a trio of acquisitions.

MyMicrobiome has launched the world’s first microbiome-friendly certification standard specifically for pet cosmetics.

The Value of Beauty Alliance has welcomed two new members based in France: organic biotech skincare brand Patyka and contract nail polish manufacturer Fiabila.

Silvia De Dominicis has taken over as director-general of Italian trade association Cosmetica Italia with immediate effect.

Provital has launched Provitalks 2.0, the second season of its video podcast available on YouTube and Spotify.

Barcelona fragrance house Eurofragance has reorganised its management team in line with its newly kicked in 2024-2027 strategic plan.

The 2024 edition of the in-cosmetics Asia trade show in Bangkok in November is set to welcome over 650 exhibitors from across the globe, the largest number in the show’s 15-year history.

Speciality surfactants maker Colonial Chemical has signed a distribution partnership with California Chemical for the western United States sales territory.

Personal care ingredient distributor Brenntag has opened a state-of-the-art green warehouse in Sonipat, in the northern India state of Haryana.

The European Commission has fined International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) €15.9m ($17m) for obstructing an inspection last year into a suspected cartel in the supply of fragrances and fragrance ingredients.

British foods business Tate & Lyle is to acquire US nature-based ingredient maker CP Kelco from parent company JM Huber Corporation (Huber) for $1.8 billion.

The US Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) has unveiled its latest model of cosmetic science education: the Certificate in Skin Care.

DSM-Firmenich has rebranded its personal care business as ‘Beauty & Care: A House of Science beyond Wellbeing’ to reflect consumer demand for products that deliver more than just aesthetic benefits.

Australian marine ingredient manufacturer Marinova has completed a A$5m ($3m) expansion to its fucoidan extraction facility in Tasmania.

The US Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) is accepting nominations for its 2024 Achievement Awards.

Givaudan has created House of Naturals to develop its expertise in natural ingredients for fragrances.