RECENT NEWS

German personal care giant Evonik has invested in Chinese vegan collagen maker Jland Biotech as part of a partnership to develop new products.

British personal care ingredient maker Elementis is to open a centre of excellence and R&D laboratory in Portugal, as well as hire 100 staff.

The 2024 edition of the in-cosmetics Global trade show in Paris on 16-18 April will introduce two new award categories: Kenvue Trusted Science award and the Sustainable Stand award.

UK trade body Cosmetic Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA) has launched its first ever manifesto ahead of this year’s expected general election.

The European Union (EU) has adopted new rules for companies to comply with a ban on greenwashing of products.

French essential oil producer Provessences has inaugurated a second distillation and purification facility in Provence.

Registration is open for the 2024 edition of the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Suppliers’ Day trade show in New York City.

Stephenson has promoted Robert Carr to managing director after the long-serving Jamie Bentley stood down from the UK-based personal care ingredient maker.

The organiser of the in-cosmetics Global trade show is expanding the Sustainability Zone for the event that takes in Paris in April.

The UK arm of The Body Shop has appointed insolvency administrators after years of financial struggles.

Nikko Chemicals has revealed that carbon emissions from electricity usage at its fellow Nikkol Group factories in Japan have been reduced to zero.

Monaco actives maker Exsymol has signed an exclusive agreement with DKSH for the marketing and distribution of its products in Canada.

Micronized wax maker Micro Powders has appointed John McAllister as its vice president of sales for the personal care and industrial divisions.

Korean cosmetics powerhouse Amorepacific has published research that reveals a potential improvement in lymphatic activation and skin health through fermented ginseng ingredients.

UK trade body Cosmetic Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA) has bolstered its executive team in several key departments.

French personal care ingredient maker Seppic has taken the wraps off its ‘Science That Cares’ logo and identity.

RX, the organiser of the in-cosmetics Global personal care ingredients trade show, has unveiled the full programme for the 2024 event.

Swiss-Dutch ingredients maker DSM-Firmenich has appointed Vicki Barboiu as head of personal care in North America.

Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions (RSE) has revealed an expansion of its conference agenda for the upcoming 2024 edition of the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade event on 20-22 March in Shanghai.

Swiss personal care ingredient maker Givaudan recorded 1% year-on-year sales growth in 2023 in its Active Beauty business unit.