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BASF presents new research findings at IFSCC Congress
BASF has presented its latest personal care research findings at this year’s International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) Congress in London.
Aussie fucoidan maker Marinova set to triple manufacturing capacity
Australian fucoidan maker Marinova has kicked off a A$5m ($US3.33m) expansion of its manufacturing facility in Tasmania.
SCS Formulate to introduce Mixing Demonstrations at 2022 show
The SCS Formulate trade show, which focuses on personal care raw materials, ingredients and formulation services, will introduce Mixing Demonstrations at this year’s event in November.
Technology to lead the charge at in-cosmetics Formulation Summit
The in-cosmetics Formulation Summit in London next month will explore how advances in science and technology are driving emerging trends in cosmetic formulations.
LipoTrue eyes expansion with opening of Milan sales office
Spanish cosmetic active ingredient supplier LipoTrue has opened a commercial office in Milan, Italy.
Roelmi HPC celebrates platinum CSR rating
Roelmi HPC has secured a Platinum rating from the sustainability ratings agency EcoVadis in recognition of the Italian active ingredient supplier’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) achievements.
Global Amines fires up Indonesia fatty amines production plant
Global Amines has commissioned a fatty amines production plant in Surabaya, Indonesia.
CLR Berlin pushes button on new CSR programme
German cosmetic ingredient supplier CLR Berlin has launched a new CSR (corporate social responsibility) programme named ‘Acting together’.
Jojoba Desert scores Fair for Life certification hat-trick
Jojoba oil producer Jojoba Desert has been granted Fair for Life certification for 2022, the third year in a row the Israeli firm has earned this status.
Locus Performance Ingredients enters EU surfactants market
US firm Locus Performance Ingredients’ full lines of Ferma and Amphi lactonic and linear sophorolipid biosurfactants have REACH registrations from the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).
Gattefossé co-develops 3D bioprinted skin chips to improve in vitro tests
French companies Gattefossé and CTIBiotech have developed what is claimed to be the world’s first bioimpedance 3D bioprinted skin chips to link cosmetics lab testing to humans.
Quintis Sandalwood recognised for sustainable forest management
Quintis has achieved certifications from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)/Responsible Wood, both of which validate Quintis’ sustainable management of its Indian sandalwood forests.
Cellular Goods reveals ‘five As of cannabinoid skincare’
British wellness company Cellular Goods has published a white paper that reveals the benefits cannabinoids can confer to skincare applications.
Finalists announced for IFSCC Congress technology challenge
Cosmetics Cluster UK and the Society of Cosmetic Scientists have announced the finalists of the Innovation in Action Technology Showcase Challenge at the 32nd IFSCC Congress in London this month.
LipoTrue agrees distribution deal for Indonesia
Spanish active ingredient supplier LipoTrue has entered into a strategic agreement with Indonesian outfit PT Tentrem Artha Nugraha.
Brenntag snaps up British counterpart Prime Surfactants
German chemical distribution outfit Brenntag has acquired British counterpart Prime Surfactants.
Lipoid Kosmetik goes triple platinum with CSR score
Lipoid Kosmetik has secured platinum CSR status from the EcoVadis rating platform for the third year running.
BASF buys into Chinese natural actives startup Ingredi
BASF has made a strategic investment in Ingredi, a Chinese supplier of natural actives and solutions for the personal care industry.
Global Amines to acquire Clariant quats, esterquats business for $113m
Global Amines, a 50-50 joint venture between Clariant and Wilmar, is to acquire the global quats and esterquats business from Clariant for $113 million.
British startup Nanosynth enters cosmetics market with development agreement
UK startup Nanosynth, which specialises in the synthesis and application of nanoparticles, has entered into a joint development agreement with a global wellness company for their first project in the cosmetics market.
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