News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
Germany-based BASF has opened a new white biotechnology and microbiology research centre in New York as it looks to develop new antimicrobial products for the personal care and health industries.
The focus at PCD this year was on the booming category of electronics in cosmetics. Epilators and vibrating or turning mascaras were amongst some of the at-home devices highlighted at the forum.
The Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) event will platform the latest industry innovations at the Expo Theme Pavilion in Shanghai and the Cosmetics Design team will be there.
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is planning to set up five new laboratories for testing the quality of cosmetics in India, as the industry continues to post solid growth.
Packaging supplier Rexam has announced it is now ‘actively marketing’ its Personal Care business for sale following the release of the company’s 2011 results.