Sabic consolidates its operations for caps and closures
The Netherlands-based packaging division of petrochemical company Sabic has consolidated its operations in the caps and closures sector by forming a one source service for the category.
Archives for December 2, 2010
Dr Bronner’s launches organic certified hand sanitizer
Dr Bronner’s Magic Soaps has launched a USDA organic certified hand sanitizer.
Ads branded ‘misleading’ as L’Oreal’s lumbered with conditional fine
A court ruled yesterday that L’Oreal Sweden had breached marketing regulations by claiming its face creams can reduce and remove wrinkles in ‘misleading’ advertisements.
FiFi Dubai Awards celebrate Arabian fragrance heritage
Winners of the first ever FiFi Awards to be held by the Fragrance Foundation Arabia were announced this week at a ceremony held in Dubai.
ECHA to start evaluation as first REACH deadline is met
The deadline for REACH registration of high tonnage materials and substances of concern was November 30 and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will now begin the evaluation of ingredients.
Lush and Avon add fuel to growing tar sand controversy
Cosmetics companies Lush and Avon have joined a growing number of large businesses that have publicly expressed concerns, and asked providers to avoid high impact fuels such as those from the Canadian tar sands (sometimes known as oil sands).