RECENT NEWS

French speciality chemicals distributor Safic-Alcan has hired Victor Zubb from Seqens to be its vice-president for the Americas.

Canadian speciality natural ingredients supplier New Directions Aromatics has acquired Aromatic Fragrances International, a US e-commerce-enabled B2B fragrance supplier to beauty, personal care, home care, and other markets.

Speakers from Croda, TRI Princeton and others will on 21 January participate in a free webinar on the future of hair care hosted by trade association Cosmetics Cluster UK (CCUK).

The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) is accepting proposals until 12 January for presentations at this year’s Suppliers’ Day.

As we start the new year, we thought it would be fun to share with you some of our vital statistics for 2025, taking inspiration from Spotify Wrapped.

Core Biogenesis chief commercial officer Tony Abboud has been awarded the Alan B. & Jeanette Black Award by the US Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC).

Spanish cosmetic actives maker Provital has launched the third edition of its Rising Stars Challenge open to students of cosmetic formulation at any level, from anywhere in the world.

DSM-Firmenich has hailed the US Food and Drug Administration’s proposal to approve its Parsol Shield UV filter as an active ingredient in sunscreens as a victory for consumers.

French cosmetic ingredients maker Sweetch has acquired compatriots Laboratoire Greenpharma, an R&D specialist in natural active ingredients, phytochemistry and green extraction technologies.

South Korea's Sunjin Beauty Science has successfully passed a second United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to approve the use of DSM-Firmenich’s Parsol Shield UV filter for use in sun care products.

The global shift toward sustainable and high-performance skin care ingredients is accelerating demand for bio-fermented hyaluronic acid (BFHA), according to a new report by Future Market Insights (FMI).

The New York chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) has elected its 2026 executive board, which will be led by chair Anushka Nadkarni starting 1 January.

Registration has opened for next year’s in-cosmetics Global trade show taking place on 14-16 April in Paris, France.

Swedish biotech outfit Melt&Marble has raised €7.3m ($8.5m) in Series A venture capital financing to scale production and bring its first ingredients to market.

The 2026 edition of the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show in China will feature an expanded conference programme alongside a comprehensive showcase of technologies and solutions from around the world.

Ingredient-led products remain central for consumers of skin care, according to a new report by beauty trend analysts Spate.

The UK Cosmetics, Toiletries and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has issued a guide to skin care for parents of children aged eight to 14.

Givaudan has completed the acquisition of Belle Aire Creations, a US fragrance house established in 1982.

The 2025 edition of the Making Cosmetics trade show in Milan, Italy recorded its highest ever attendance with a 25% increase on last year.