RECENT NEWS

Barentz names regional CEO for South America

Dutch speciality ingredient distributor Barentz has appointed Gustavo Levy Dosualdo as its regional CEO for South America, effective 3 February.

PCHi beefs up English language conference content

The organiser of next month’s PCHi 2025 in Guangzhou is increasing English language content at China’s largest personal care ingredient trade show.

Azelis upgrades technical capabilities at UK labs

Speciality ingredient distributor Azelis has upgraded four application and formulation laboratories in the UK dedicated to personal care and other industries.

Cosphatec to celebrate 20th birthday with Hamburg party

German cosmetic ingredient manufacturer Cosphatec is to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a party in Hamburg on 16 May.

Mibelle Biochemistry's Fred Zuelli honoured with Swiss SCC prize

Mibelle Biochemistry founder Fred Zuelli has been presented with the prestigious Kurt J. Pfeiffer Award by the Swiss Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC).

Coptis appoints Roland de Heere chief executive

French cosmetic formulation and regulatory software provider Coptis has appointed Roland de Heere as chief executive officer.

PCHi international ingredients conference track revealed

The organiser of next month’s Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show in Guangzhou, China has revealed the line-up for the International Ingredient Technology conference track partnered by Personal Care Global magazine.

Eurofragance appoints inaugural master perfumers trio

Eurofragance has appointed its first ever master perfumers to underline the importance of their experience and talent within the Spanish fragrance house.

Seppic opens biotech lab in Delaware

French personal care ingredient maker Seppic has opened a lab dedicated to fermentation biotechnologies in Delaware, United States.

Barentz acquires German distributor NCD Ingredients

Dutch speciality ingredient distributor Barentz has acquired 100% of German counterpart NCD Ingredients for an undisclosed sum.

DSM-Firmenich inks exclusive distribution deal with Univar

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

Israel's Jojoba Desert issues larger shipments plea

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.

K-Beauty exports top $10 billion for first time

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

Barentz appoints Derk Jan Terhorst as CEO

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

US FDA proposes asbestos in talc cosmetic tests

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

L'Oréal acquires South Korean subsidiary of Mibelle Group

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

NYSCC calls for Suppliers' Day 2025 presentations

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.

DKSH attains responsible distributor certification

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

in-cosmetics Global Co-Lab takes industry temperature

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 senator praises Koster Keunen innovation

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

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