Archives for July 31, 2008

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IFRA amends fragrance safety standards

By Guy Montague-Jones

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has tightened restrictions on the controversial ingredient coumarin in its latest wave of changes to safety standards.

Sun care category continues shift towards niche

By Simon Pitman

With 450 sun tan products launched in Europe so far this year, we take a look at developments in more niche products in the category, including sun hair care and self tanners.

Cosmoprof Asia focuses on Chinese market

By Katie Bird

The secret to successfully entering the Chinese cosmetics market will be one of the focus points at this year’s Cosmoprof Asia, held in Hong Kong in November.

First PodCast from CosmeticsDesign.com

By Guy Montague-Jones

Welcome to this first edition of PodCast News. In this four-minute bulletin, hear how cheaper brands are prospering as recessionary clouds gather, learn why a former L'Oreal USA executive believes his employers acted illegally and unwrap the challenges...