Archives for January 19, 2006

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Unitis updates on botanical risks

By  Simon PItman

The European organisation of cosmetic ingredients, industries and services, Unitis, has released further information regarding its research into potential carcinogens, mutagenics and the effects of toxic substances on reproduction relating to...

L'Oreal to make fragrance for Diesel fashion house

By  Simon Pitman

L'Oreal says that an agreement with the Italian fashion house Diesel will cover the launch of a line of fragrances aimed at the youth market, in a move that puts further pressure on the increasingly competitive luxuries fragrance market.

Lush taken to court over UK recycling certification

By  Simon Pitman

Proof that the UK government is cracking down on compliance with packaging recycling regulations came this week after the Environmental Agency said it has fined UK cosmetics player Lush Manufacturing for failing to supply certificates of compliance.

Beiersdorf stresses big brands and new markets for future growth

By  Simon Pitman

German personal care giant Beiersdorf says it wants to achieve a 5.5 per cent of the global market for personal care products by the year 2010 and will be particularly looking to the markets of China, India, Brazil and Russia to help it achieve this goal.