News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
Despite a government ban on cosmetics containing mercury being sold in the Phillipines, a public interest group claims to have found 11 brands of skin whitening products containing mercury still available in stores.
The Moroccan Ministry of Health has announced that cosmetic manufacturers will now be subject to registration procedures before their products can go to market.
As the European Commission looks to tighten up the safety assessment of nanomaterials in cosmetics products, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has been called upon to request the help of other experts in the field.
Hair colourants, conditioners and styling agents offer the best opportunities for hair care in the developed markets as the ‘affordable luxury’ trends picks up pace, according to market analyst Euromonitor.
Through its parent company Symrise, Kaden Biochemicals will now go under the name ‘Symrise bioactives’ in a move to gain greater visibility, a revamped market presence and to expand its portfolio of biofunctional ingredients.