Unilever steps up Brylcreem ops in India as expansion march continues
Personal care giant Unilever has entered into an agreement with its Indian subsidiary as it aims to expand its Brylcreem brand into the region.
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NZ study finds detectable levels of heavy metals in ‘low cost’ lipsticks
New Zealand’s Ministry of Health have found detectable levels of leachable cadmium, chromium and lead in lipsticks sold at discount stores in a study that also revealed low cost hair dyes potentially breaching amended regulation.
China ingredients register gives counterfeiters opportunities
Since the 2008 advent of compulsory ingredients registration in China the initiative has made doing business more complex and also opened up the door to counterfeiters, according to Campo Research.
IFSCC dish out awards at conference in Bangkok
In December, the Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Thailand hosted the IFSCC Conference despite floods in and around Bangkok. At the Gala Banquet, Conference Awards were presented to authors of innovative research papers that contributed to the industry in...