Archives for March 10, 2005

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Soap-maker scoops up bodycare business

Magic Soaps has acquired Sun Dog Hemp Bodycare business. The acquisition will expand Dr. Bronner's presence on store shelves beyond its castile soaps line to include organic lotions, lip balms and body balms to eventually introduce other organic...

RFID being held back by lack of experts, survey finds

The talent pool of RFID professionals is shallow and could impact the successful adoption of the technology by companies keen to comply with the expectations of major retailers, a recent industry report shows, writes Simon Pitman.

Inter Parfums performance impacted by expenses

Inter Parfums has reported its fifth consecutive year of strong sales growth and increased income for its full financial year, despite the bottom line being impacted by taxes and interest on debt repayments in the final quarter, reports Simon Pitman.

BASF and Sakai collaborate on UV filter

In an effort to expand its range of UV filters for cosmetic applications, BASF Aktiengesellschaft is teaming up with Japan's Sakai Chemical company to develop new microfine titanium dioxides.

FDA warns 'wonder' wrinkle treatment maker on claims

Basic Research has said it is working with the FDA following a warning letter sent by the goverment regulation body stating that marketing claims for its anti-wrinkle treatment, StriVectin-SD, could mean the product's status will be changed from that...