Logo for sustainable palm oil launched by RSPO
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has launched a logo that can be displayed on product packaging to inform consumers that the palm oil within has been sourced following RSPO rules.
Archives for November 9, 2010
Maker of Brazilian Blowout Solution is hit with law suit
Cadiveu, the maker of hair straightening product Brazilian Blowout Solution has had a lawsuit filed against it on behalf of consumers over formulation discrepancies.
Beiersdorf delivers strong sales growth, but not on profits
Beiersdorf reported solid group sales growth, driven by big gains for its industrial adhesives unit, Tesa, and more modest increases in its consumer products division.
EFSA health claim opinion
EFSA says no to vitamin E skin and hair health claims
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) says that evidence supporting the dietary intake of vitamin E as a way of helping to maintain normal skin, hair and nails is not sufficient.
Plant-based growth factors developed for cosmetics use
Iceland-based ORF Genetics has announced the launch of its Dermokine growth factors, which it claims are the world's first plant-based growth factors suitable for safe, effective cosmetic formulations.
Gerresheimer establishes Chinese presence due to demand for glass packaging
Glass and plastic manufacturer Gerresheimer has recognised the development of China as one of the world’s key growth markets and moved quickly to become one of the first choice partners for the Chinese cosmetics industry.