From Europe - Daily at 11.00 GMT - Wednesday 27 August 2008
Cognis struggles to protect profits
Germany-based Cognis has reported strong sales growth for the first half of the year but oil price inflation dragged profits downward.
Advertising claims are a sensitive issue for oral care companiesChurch and Dwight has run into trouble with the UK’s Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) for making medicinal claims about a toothpaste product. |
Glass and aluminium groups upbeat to meet packaging needsProduction of glass and aluminium packaging within Europe is showing a positive turnaround amidst processor concerns over economic and environmental factors, according to their respective industry associations. |
PCPC defends FDA over sunscreen regulationThe Personal Care Products Council has defended the FDA against criticisms that the body is failing to regulate sun care products properly. |
Biotech firm changes name after stem cell cosmetics launchNational Stem Cell Holding has changed its name to Proteonomix a month after launching a stem cell based cosmeceutical line onto the anti-aging market. |
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