European Union tests new airport scanners for cosmetic controls
Tests are being carried out on new scanning equipment in airports across the European Union that could see current restrictions on traveling with cosmetics lifted.
Archives for September 7, 2009
Economic crisis redefines the cosmetics industry
Despite cries of the ‘lipstick effect’, the cosmetics and personal care industry has not been protected from the economic downturn and some analysts argue recent alterations to the market and changes in consumer behaviour might be here to stay.
Danisco launches broad range of cellulose gum products
Danisco has completed a 1,500 tonne expansion of its cellulose gum production capacity to make way for a new range of products for use in bakery, beverage and dairy, as well as oral care and pharmaceuticals.
Consumers still in the dark over cosmetics ingredients
A new survey shows that three quarters of UK consumers do not read personal care product labels for the ingredients because there is ‘no need’.