Nanotechnology: a threat or an opportunity?
The European Parliament will host a summit on nanotechnology asking whether it is a threat or an opportunity and how politicians should react to the often contradictory scientific views.
Archives for February 14, 2008
Print and packaging company targets cosmetics market
New York-based Multi Packaging Solutions has acquired Great Western Industries in an attempt to branch out into the cosmetics and fragrance packaging market.
Survey highlights consumer confusion over organic labelling
A survey carried out by Spiezia Organics skin care company has drawn attention to the 'huge gap' in consumer understanding of how to read labels properly on skin care products.
Superstition and time have marketing implications
Consumers are swayed by superstitious beliefs in their buying decisions is one of the conclusions applicable to beauty marketing professionals in the latest issue of the Journal of Consumer Research.
French aperitif may hold answers to better commercial emulsions
An increased understanding of the 'pastis effect' may lead to the design of better emulsions for use in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and other industry applications.