RECENT NEWS

Croda chief executive Steve Foots has been appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours for his contribution to the chemical and life sciences industries.

Professor David Sander will present ‘The neuroscience of emotion’ at 13:30 on 16 September at the 35th International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) Congress in Cannes, France.

China’s beauty and personal care sector is shifting from a volume-driven model to one defined by value creation, according to the organiser of the PCHi trade show.

UK fragrance house CPL Aromas has partnered with Plant Lipids to support the renovation and upgradation of the Government Higher Primary School in Kelasuru, Gundlapet Taluk, India.

Chinese personal care ingredient maker SpecChem has inaugurated its Japanese subsidiary located in Kobe.

Professor Thierry Passeron will present ‘The Impact of UV on the Skin & the Future of Photoprotection’ at 09:20 on 16 September at the 35th International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) Congress in Cannes, France.

The 2025 edition of the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Suppliers’ Day trade show broke records with more than 11,500 attendees and 675 exhibitors from 74 countries.

The UK Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has held a birthday bash in London to celebrate its 80th anniversary.

Spanish personal care ingredient maker Cobiosa will next week host two webinars on phyto stem cells technology.

Spanish personal care ingredient maker Provital has established Provital Cosmetic Ingredients GmbH in Germany.

The organiser of the in-cosmetics Asia trade show is calling for nominations for the 2025 edition of its 9 Faces of APAC Beauty Industry initiative supported by Personal Care magazine.

Speciality chemicals manufacturer Syensqo has inaugurated a cutting-edge microbiology lab in Lyon, France - its largest such facility in the world.

The California Chapter of the US Society of Cosmetic Chemists (CASCC) is seeking speakers to present on 29 October at the 2025 Suppliers’ Day trade show in Long Beach.

UK cosmetic ingredient maker Elementis has promoted Stijn Dejonckheere to the role of chief commercial officer.

The finalists for the CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women) Beauty 2025 Suppliers Award: Ingredients & Formulation category have been revealed at the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists Suppliers’ Day trade show.

Belgian biotech outfit Amphistar has entered into a strategic partnership with Kensing to deliver the former’s biosurfactants to the North American personal care market.

EMD Electronics, the US entity for Merck, has launched Susonity, a corporate brand name encompassing the extensive effect pigment, UV filter, DHA, functional filler and skin care actives portfolio within its cosmetics offerings.

Experts in dermatology, cosmetic science, and personal care have come together to contribute to an expert-led report, released by the organiser of the in-cosmetics Global trade show.

Smink Laboratories chief scientist Daniel Whitby has assumed his one-year presidency of the UK Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS).

A European research project is set to push forward the use of enzymes to create more sustainable consumer products, including cosmetics.