News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
Swiss fine chemicals player Clariant has acquired formulation technology company Oberhausen Technology Centre (OTC) in a bid to strengthen its position in the cosmetics arena.
Stora Enso’s latest cosmetic grade packaging board, Performa White, has been developed around the company’s recently announced drive to be more environmentally friendly.
Shiseido has forged a joint venture allowing it to start commercial operations in Turkey, a move that is line with the Japanese cosmetic giant’s expansion in smaller but important emerging markets.
Biotechnology has a major role to play in sustainable design and the economic, environmental and social benefits of this are inherent in its application for sustainable chemicals manufacturing, according to ingredients supplier Croda.
A European Commission funded project developing packaging made from cheese by-products for the cosmetics and food industries is holding two workshops about the project in Italy and Hungary.