Cosmetic wipes become significant niche in UK
Investment in product innovation has reaped rewards in the UK for wipes manufacturers, with the market for personal wipes continuing to drive growth in the cosmetics segment. Simon Pitman reports.
Archives for November 30, 2004
Firmenich driven by fragrance sales in emerging markets
Firmenich, the privately-owned Swiss flavours and fragrance group, has reported a 4.1 per cent growth in its annual sales, driven by the particularly strong performance of its fragrance division in the Latin American and Asia Pacific markets.
Health Canada gears up to ingredients labelling
Cosmetics manufacturers in Canada will soon have to comply with new labelling regulations about to be implemented by the government body, Health Canada. Simon Pitman reports.
Brit fragrances help boost Inter Parfums outlook
Inter Parfums says it expects sales for 2005 to be well ahead of its original guidance following the strong performance of British fragrance brands and the continued success of several new launches. Simon Pitman reports.
Aluminium to be labelled in all US antiperspirants
Many US cosmetic companies are gearing up for new legislation being introduced on 9 December that states all antiperspirants containing aluminium or aluminium compounds must clearly label the ingredients on the packaging. Simon Pitman reports.