A new online ethical marketplace affiliated with eBay is to be
launched in the Spring attempting to promote ethical consumerism in
a wide range of industry sectors.
Despite significant growth in the Indian cosmetics and toiletries
market in recent years, per capita cosmetics consumption still
remains the lowest in Asia, according to the Associated Chambers of
Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).
Suchel Camacho, one of Cuba's leading cosmetic and fragrance
manufacturers, says it plans to expand its reach into global
markets with a new line of natural-based products.
The prestige beauty market continues to out-perform an otherwise
flat market as US consumers rush to treat themselves to expensive
anti-aging creams and metallic effect color make-up.
The popular lavender scented ingredient coumarin may pose a
significant health risk and should not be added to personal care
products for babies and toddlers, warned the Federal Institute for
Risk Assessment (BfR).
L'Oreal and Procter and Gamble stand accused of misleading
customers with impressive sounding claims that prove to be
scientifically incomprehensible on further inspection.
Marinova has been handed an organic certificate for its fucoidan
seaweed extract, which the company says makes it the only certified
extract of its kind on the market.
Atrium is planning to sell its active ingredients and
specialty chemicals division in order to focus its energies on the
nutritional supplements sector.
As anxiety among policy makers grows in the run up to the 2009 ban,
two biochips have been developed that could eliminate the need for
animal testing on cosmetic ingredients.
The merger and acquisition highlights for 2007 include
consolidation in the natural and organics market, further
acquisitions by the biggest players and rumors concerning the
future ownership of Clarins and Estee Lauder.
L'Oreal has followed Proctor and Gamble (P&G) into the market
for light-based skin care devices after sealing a marketing and
research agreement with Light BioScience.
Mary Kay has opened a new distribution centre and
headquarters in Mexico after twenty years of trading in the country
- a move that celebrates the success of direct selling in the
emerging market.
Evonik Goldschmidt, previously known as Degussa Personal Care, has
joined forces with Aqualon to bring multi-functional polymers to
the personal care market.
Chemicals commonly used in personal care products remain in the
water system and may prove hazardous for both the environment and
human health, says a recent report.
As part of a major reorganisation of its business BASF has created
a care chemicals division to better serve its customers in the
cosmetics and personal care sectors.
Connecticut-based Momentive Performance Materials has launched a
new micro-spherical silicon powder developed with a spiky surface
to help the delivery of active skin care and color cosmetic
ingredients.
The Union for Ethical BioTrade could help cosmetics companies
negotiate the regulatory 'minefield' of trading with local
producers in Africa, South America and Asia, whilst ensuring
ethical trade that benefits small scale...
Citing a lengthy legal battle Clarins has defended itself against a
targeted interest group campaign that describes the luxury brand's
Angel Parfum as inherently dangerous.
Faced with a constant barrage of health scares and growing fears
about the environment, the consumer is seeking reassurance when
buying cosmetics, said marketing expert Micheal Gutsatz at the
Natural Beauty Summit.
Skin care specialist Hydroderm has sued Desperate Housewives star
Teri Hatcher for $2.8 million for alleged breach of contract,
according to press reports.
The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association has changed its
names to the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) in an attempt to
become more consumer orientated.
Estee Lauder has announced the resignation of group president
Philip Shearer who currently holds responsibility for some of the
company's most prestigious brands including Clinique and Aveda.
L'Oreal comes top in WWF's appraisal of the environmental and
social records of the leading luxury brands, despite the French
luxury cosmetics giant scoring only a C+ on the A-F scale.
The formation of NaTrue, a lobby group that
will represent the interests of the natural cosmetics
industry, was announced today at the Natural Beauty Summit in
Paris.
Sun Chemical, an international producer of inks and pigments, has
released a range of pearlescent pigments in shadow form, for use in
cosmetics and personal care products.
Increased spending power is having a knock-on effect on personal
care spend for teens and tweens, and market analysts are expecting
the growth to continue.
L'Oreal received special praise in an ING financial report that
predicts significant energy price rises in the coming years and
expects large companies to be the best placed to absorb the cost
inflation.
French luxury firm Guerlain has released its KissKiss Gold and
Diamonds lipstick in selected stores in the US, with the impressive
price tag of $62,000.
Bio technology and chemicals player Symyx has launched a new tool
aimed at bringing faster and more manageable viscosity to personal
care and cosmetics formulators.
Former presidential candidate John Kerry is leading an attack on
the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), criticizing the
regulatory body for failing to respond to the potential health
hazard of lead in lipsticks.
French luxury products and retail group PPR is the latest company
to be linked to a buy-out of one of the last remaining independent
major cosmetics companies, Clarins.
The Chinese government has acted on promises to improve product
standards 'blacklisting' 10 domestically manufactured cosmetics,
according to press reports.
Regulators seized about $2m worth of an eyelash lengthening
product, one of a new breed of beauty goods that fall into
regulatory no-man's land between drugs and cosmetics.
Hitting back against claims that diethyl phthalate (DEP) poses
serious health risks, the Fragrance Materials Association (FMA)
declared the commonly used perfume ingredient safe.
Wal-Mart's sustainability programme, which is forcing manufacturers
worldwide to reduce their environmental impact, has come under
heavy criticism from a coalition of international labour and
civic organisations for being "unsustainable".
Symrise is combining its plant extracts under the new product line
'Actipone', with the intention of expanding the range of natural
active ingredients designed for use in cosmetics.
L'Oreal is expanding its presence in the fast growing Turkish
cosmetics market with the acquisition of Canan, one of the
country's leading hair care companies.
Elizabeth Arden seeks further success through music after entering
into a global licensing agreement with Iconix to develop, market
and distribute fragrances and cosmetics under rapper Jay-Z's
Rocawear brand.
Organic cosmetics firm Beeceuticals has filed a lawsuit against
DreamWorks and Paramount over the use of the slogan 'give bees a
chance' in the advertising for the recently released film
Bee Movie, a press report says.
Demand is growing for natural cosmetics in China, driven by a
traditional preference for natural ingredients and the fear of
toxic chemicals in consumer goods.
First quarter sales made significant progress at Elizabeth Arden,
which the company said was largely attributable to the successful
international launch of its new Mariah Carey fragrance.
New Jersey-based International Flavors and Fragrances has reported
a strong increase in its third quarter sales driven by its flavors
division, but profits are hit by administration charges.
A new European trade association has been formed to promote the
interests of synthetic ethanol producers active in the cosmetics,
pharmaceutical and other industries.
L'Oreal overcame the stagnant US market and met high sales
expectations for the third quarter with the help of several product
releases including the launch of Diesel's first fragrance.
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