Inter Parfums sales bounce back in Europe and the US
Fragrance provider Inter Parfums has reported a big jump in 2Q sales in both the US and Europe, but the comparison is against a poor performance in 2009.
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Fragrance provider Inter Parfums has reported a big jump in 2Q sales in both the US and Europe, but the comparison is against a poor performance in 2009.
Symrise has seen its flavour and fragrance orders rebound to pre-economic crisis levels and has expanded its business with some key customers in the first half of this year.
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has defended the use of retinyl palmitate in sunscreens saying that there is no evidence to suggest it can cause cancer when exposed to UV radiation.
Figures for the sales of health and beauty products in Europe stayed relatively strong throughout 2009, despite the economic downturn.