RECENT NEWS

DSM-Firmenich has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Univar Solutions covering the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Israel-based jojoba oil producer Jojoba Desert is asking customers to consolidate their shipments into larger, less frequent orders to help them navigate rising costs and supply chain challenges resulting from global instability.

Korean cosmetic exports rose by a fifth in 2024 and hit US$10 billion for the first time, according to official figures.

Dutch speciality ingredient distributor Barentz has appointed Derk Jan Terhorst as group CEO with immediate effect.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed mandatory tests to detect and identify asbestos in talc-containing cosmetic products.

L'Oréal has agreed to acquire Gowoonsesang Cosmetics, the South Korean subsidiary of Swiss cosmetic actives maker Mibelle Group, from Migros.

The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) is calling for presentations for its Suppliers' Day event on 3-4 June in New York City.

Personal care ingredient supplier DKSH has attained the US Alliance for Chemical Distribution’s (ACD) responsible distribution verification.

in-cosmetics Global’s recent annual Co-Lab in London, UK, brought together personal care professionals from across Europe to drive the sustainable beauty conversation forward.

US personal care wax maker Koster Keunen has won plaudits from its local Senator for innovation.

German speciality chemical maker BYK has appointed Dr. Michael Schmidt as chief technical officer, and global head of research and development.

The Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show in China next year will for the first time feature an artificial intelligence zone.

Hallstar has appointed Mary T. Kons as president of its Beauty & Personal Care division.

US ingredient maker Aloecorp has acquired the aloe vera division of compatriots Pharmachem Innovations.

The organiser of the in-cosmetics Global trade show, RX Global, has opened registration for the 2025 edition in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Clariant-owned personal care ingredient maker Lucas Meyer Cosmetics has inaugurated its Beauty ColLABoration House near Los Angeles, California.

BASF has entered into an agreement with a Brazilian sustainable agriculture outfit to source macauba oil for use in its personal care ingredient portfolio.

Indian manufacturer Eternis Fine Chemicals has acquired 100% of Israeli cosmetic ingredients maker Sharon Personal Care.

UK trade body Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has argued the beauty industry should be prioritised by the British government as a sub-section of the life sciences sector.

French speciality ingredient distributor Safic-Alcan has acquired a majority stake in Avees Biocos, a personal care chemical distributor in India.