Australian consumer watchdog Choice claims that the Australian standards and advertising boards are not doing enough to regulate cosmetics advertisements, which often dazzle the consumer with scientific language and unsubstantiated claims.
The event will stay in Paris, but this year Beyond Beauty will shift closer to the centre of the city, opening its doors at Porte de Versailles on September 13.
A Proctor & Gamble (P&G) factory in Puerto Rico that manufactures Olay skin care products has failed to meet federal operating standards, according to the FDA.
Industry and NGOs addressed ethical ingredients sourcing at the Sourcing with Respect conference held in Munich on April 24. At the event, organised by the Union for Ethical BioTrade, Katie Bird spoke to Juan Marco Alvarez from the IUCN (International...
Walking, not quite talking bottles and a pigment stop were just a few of the oddities to be found at this year’s in-cosmetics show in Munich. The CosmeticsDesign.com team walked the floor among the new ingredients and product releases to put together...
International agencies from the US, Canada, Japan and the EU have signed a co-operation agreement to speed up the process for adopting alternative testing methods.
New market research suggests that depressed consumers are shying away from a lipstick treat, opting instead for shampoo, skincare products or foundation.
Contract manufacturer Maesa has appointed Paul Houlsby as creative director for its European operations as part of aims to develop market-leading private label brands.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has taken action against cosmetics maker Natural Products of Australia over its natural and organic claims.
The in-cosmetics show has opened its doors to the industry in Munich and the CosmeticsDesign-Europe team will be pacing the aisles to bring you all the highlights.
All too often cosmetics firms are guilty of committing one or more of the seven sins of greenwashing, according to environmental marketing firm TerraChoice.
French industry support body Cosmetics Valley says it will be promoting twelve French companies under its umbrella at the forthcoming in-cosmetics show in Munich.
Ingredients provider Silab has set up a sustainable partnership with the local government in French Guiana in the hope of sourcing ingredients from the region.
Negotiations on the trade in biodiversity-based products that will impact how cosmetic companies source their natural ingredients were continued earlier this week in Paris.
Over two thirds of consumers would like to know more about how companies in the cosmetics sector source their natural ingredients, says a recent survey.
The baby and toddler personal care market may withstand economic pressures better than other sectors as parents are unwilling to compromise on quality for their children.
Allergic reactions to fragrances and perfumes have been steadily decreasing over the past decade, according to evidence presented at an IFRA seminar last week.
Organic beauty sales rose 63 per cent in the UK during 2008, defying the economic crisis that crippled many retailers during the latter half of the year.
Those writing about products on the frontier with pharmaceuticals risk having their articles interpreted as illegal marketing materials, according to a European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling yesterday.
French premium cosmetics player Laboratoire Bioderma has withdrawn its ABC Maman Vergetures cream from stores in France after reports that it led to allergies.
UK personal care provider Ulltra has launched a three-in-one dry shave cream that combines naturally derived ingredients alongside anti-ageing properties.
The first products certified to the organic and natural Cosmos standards cannot be expected before spring 2010, but UK member Soil Association is confident uptake will be strong.
The number of products certified natural or organic is set to rise but the problem of competing standards remains unsolved, according to Organic Monitor.
International Fragrances and Flavors (IFF) is opening a new creative center in Brazil to spark new product ideas and tune in to local consumer preferences.
A number of Johnson & Johnson (J&J) baby bath products are being tested by health authorities in China following allegations they contain carcinogenic chemicals.
Organic Monitor has published a report on the natural cosmetics market in Germany and the UK highlighting the growing popularity of private label brands in both countries.
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