Global personal care players would do well to increase their focus on the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) economies as a means of exiting the economic downturn quicker.
The economy may not be the sole reason why beauty sales are falling in the US, as market research from the NPD Group points to evidence that consumers are not being addressed properly.
French politician Valerie Boyer is targeting the beauty industry with a proposal to the country’s national assembly to regulate retouched advertising images.
Private label natural and organic products are gaining market share in Europe but far from stealing sales from established brands they are pushing the growth of the sector.
In a disappointing decision for brand owners a European Advocate General has said buying and selling trademarks as keywords to trigger sponsored links is not an infringement.
Danone has killed the Essensis beauty yoghurt worldwide blaming lower consumer spending but the dairy giant remains convinced of beauty food potential.
The Indian division of global certification body Ecocert says that an increasing number of Indian companies are looking to get involved in the organic cosmetic market.
Allergan’s online promotional materials for its eyelash enhancer Latisse do not adequately show the potential risks of the product, according to the US Food and Drug Administration.
Major personal care manufacturer, Unilever, has launched an assault on the men’s grooming market in Italy by releasing a range of products that have been formulated especially for men.
Natural and organic cosmetics cleaned up in the Cosmeeting Beyond Beauty Paris awards that took place last night; testament to the impressive growth this market area has experienced in 2009.
The Chinese market for natural cosmetics is predicted to experience a period of impressive growth, according to the National Products Association (NPA), which has announced plans to continue its market development program between the US Department of...
French cosmetics ingredients company Silab has launched a new range of organic actives made from natural raw materials as part of a company focus on this booming market area.
Global General Technologies, owner of Collagenna Skin Care Products, says it has struck a distribution and licensing agreement that will see it expand further into the South American market.
HBA organizers are making the final preparations before opening the doors to the industry on September 15, featuring an industry-leading conference program.
The Malaysian Palm Oil Council’s (MPOC) recent attempt to defend the crop’s environmental credentials has been judged misleading by the UK’s advertising authorities.
Tests are being carried out on new scanning equipment in airports across the European Union that could see current restrictions on traveling with cosmetics lifted.
An impurity found in baby shampoo and other personal care products should not be included in the list of toxic ingredients under the Environmental Protection Act, according to Health Canada.
Dermalogica has sent a letter out to all of its stockists in the UK and run an ad in the nation’s Daily Mail newspaper, claiming the retailer is unauthorised to sell its products.
Shea butter supplier Akoma has received organic and fairtrade certification for its Shea products sourced in Ghana in, what it claims is a first for the industry.
Israeli antioxidant supplier Algatechnologies has increased its market presence in the US with the launch of a sunscreen and skincare range from the Perrigo Group.
Pharmaceutical and cosmetics contract manufacturing organisations (CMOs) in India can now claim tax credit on their advertising spend following a recent appeal court victory for US beverage giant Coca-Cola.
The fact that a US manufacturer recently got in trouble with UK consumer groups over a fat burning lip balm underlines the eternal need for heed over product claims.
The HCPI conference will be opening its doors in Warsaw, Poland on November 24, with a full programme schedule addressing scientific and technical issues.
Unsubstantiated product claims in advertising have come under criticism again from the UK’s Advertising Standards Agency (ASA), this time from personal care giant Beiersdorf.
Organic Monitor is hosting its first ever Natural Cosmetics Masterclass in Southern Europe, aimed at critically reviewing certification standards and business processes.
Lifting the lid on the latest issues and trends to hit this category, the Florida Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists will be opening its doors to the three day event on September 10.
Cosmetic companies looking to conquer the nutricosmetics market should create new, separate brands for their beauty supplements, argues a market analyst.
Beiersdorf, owner of the global Nivea brand, has launched a new website called the Groom Room, aimed at providing an online resource for male personal care needs.
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is expanding its consumer goods manufacturing standard into the US, making it easier for certified British suppliers to sell to US retailers.
Beauty business should be targeting mothers when trying to up their online beauty sales, according to recent research from e-commerce market research company comScore.
The Toronto-based manufacturer of the software that allows consumers to visualize the effect of surgery and anti-ageing treatments has signed deals in Brazil, Spain and Germany.