France launches public debate on nanotechnology
France has launched a public debate on nanotechnology in an attempt to involve as many citizens as possible in deciding the future of this emerging technology.
Archives for September 28, 2009
France mulls law to prevent retouched ads
French politician Valerie Boyer is targeting the beauty industry with a proposal to the country’s national assembly to regulate retouched advertising images.
Beauty industry ‘not talking to consumers’, analyst claims
The economy may not be the sole reason why beauty sales are falling in the US, as market research from the NPD Group points to evidence that consumers are not being addressed properly.
Private label drives growth in organic and natural markets
Private label natural and organic products are gaining market share in Europe but far from stealing sales from established brands they are pushing the growth of the sector.
Green packaging is more about improving recycling than new materials
When it comes to environmentally friendly packaging some of the most important savings are being missed through poor recycling options – and this applies to all plastics bio- and fossil fuel-based.