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Education programme details revealed for in-cosmetics Asia
The organisers of next month’s in-cosmetics Asia have released details of education programme speakers set to take to the stage at the Bangkok trade show.
Trade bodies back European Parliament support for CLP rules revision
Cosmetics Europe and the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) have backed European Parliament support for the revision of Classification, Labeling and Packaging of Chemical Substances and Mixtures (CLP) regulations.
Kensing acquires Argentinian naturals maker Advanced Organic Materials
US speciality chemicals producer Kensing has acquired Buenos Aires, Argentina-based natural ingredients maker Advanced Organic Materials (AOM).
Symrise increases shareholding in Kobo Products to 49%
German cosmetic ingredients maker Symrise has increased its shareholding in US pigment and powder specialist Kobo Products to 49%.
BASF to boost emollients production at Düsseldorf plant
BASF is to invest in capacity expansion for cosmetic ingredients at its Düsseldorf, Germany site with a new plant to produce emollients for skin care and sun protection products.
Coast Southwest acquires California surfactant plant from Lubrizol
US speciality chemicals distributor Coast Southwest has acquired a surfactant manufacturing plant in Paso Robles, California from Lubrizol.
TRI-K Industries hands top job to Rusmir Niksic
Rusmir Niksic has taken over the reins at US personal care ingredients maker TRI-K Industries.
Unilever upscales Philippines personal care production by 15% with new facility
Unilever has opened an €80m ($84m) production facility in Cavite, Philippines that will increase its Beauty & Wellbeing and Personal Care business output by 15%.
Conference themes revealed for PCHi 2024 trade show in Shanghai
The organiser of Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) has revealed details about the conference to be held alongside next year’s trade show in Shanghai.
UK’s leading skincare brand launches cosmeceuticals range
No7, the UK’s leading skincare brand, has entered the healthy skin category – also known as cosmeceuticals - with the launch of its Derm Solutions range.
Croda collab wins UK, European chemical industry awards
An innovative personal care manufacturing project led by Croda has won two major chemical industry awards.
European Union to ban microplastics from cosmetics
The European Commission is to restrict microplastics intentionally added to products under the EU chemical legislation REACH.
Symrise lifts mask on ‘Secret Heroes’ product protection masterclass
German personal care ingredient maker Symrise has launched an online training series covering product protection in beauty products.
L’Oréal takes stake in Chinese firm to 'unlock full potential of raw materials'
L’Oréal has made a minority investment in Chinese biotechnology firm Shinehigh Innovation, which the French beauty giant says will help unlock the full potential of raw materials in cosmetics.
Vaseline unveils body care range for darker skin
Unilever brand Vaseline has launched a body care range, Radiant X, created to specifically address the needs and concerns of black and brown skin including moisture imbalance, dark spots and uneven skin tone.
Abstracts invited for 2024 IFSCC Congress in Brazil
The organiser of the 34th International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) Congress is inviting abstracts for the event in Brazil on 15-17 October next year.
Society of Cosmetic Chemists reveals 2023 award winners
The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) has announced the winners of the 2023 awards to be presented during its December annual scientific meeting in New York.
CPL Aromas cuts ribbon on Malaysia factory
Fragrance maker CPL Aromas has inaugurated a 20,000 square-meter factory at Selangor Halal Hub in Pulau Indah, Malaysia.
Inolex joins International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety
Inolex is the latest personal care ingredient manufacturer to join the International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS).
Sabinsa opens France office, appoints sales manager
Sabinsa has opened an office in Montpon-Ménéstérol in southwest France and appointed Nathalie Allaume as sales manager.
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