Symrise plans bond issue to refinance debts
Germany-based flavour and fragrance provider Symrise has announced its first ever bond issue as a means of refinancing debt to increase cash flow and profitability.
Archives for October 6, 2010
Airless pack’s aluminium foil can help protect product from UV says Lablabo
The new Brio airless pack developed by France-based Lablabo was showcased at the recent HBA show in New York, with the company claiming that its aluminium foil pouch can help further protect the product.
Where is the FDA’s sunscreen monograph?
Most recent promises had the FDA’s sunscreen monograph arriving in October 2010. As yet there is still no sign, and CosmeticsDesign.com USA spoke to sun care consultant Nadim Shaath about the challenges of working without finalised legislation.
Marine enzyme key ingredient in new Asian skin care range
Norway-based Aqua Bio Technology (ABT) will supply its bioactive ingredient Zonase X as the key ingredient in a new product line to be launched in January next year by an unnamed Asian manufacturer.
Clinique: Formulation’s first contact with the skin is crucial to success
The most important step in the life of a cosmetics product is the moment it hits the skin, according to the director of R&D at Clinique, Paolo Giacomoni.