Archives for October 28, 2014

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An eye on the sensorial at Luxe Pack

By Lucy Whitehouse

Luxe Pack Monaco, a key annual trade show for the luxury packaging industry, has opened its doors this week, and this year’s show is focusing on the rising consumer enthusiasm for the sensorial.

EC and ECHA announce clarity on REACH and the Cosmetics Regulation

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The European Commission, in cooperation with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), has clarified the relationship between the marketing ban and the REACH information requirements after there was confusion over whether animal testing can take place.

IFSCC back in France: a triumph for the SFC

By Lucy Whitehouse

The annual IFSCC cosmetology event is taking place in Paris, and according to its chairperson, the move to return the industry show to France marks a success for the Société Française de Cosmétologie (SFC). 

Lignin shown to enhance sunscreen effectiveness

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Scientists in China and Canada have shown that the addition of lignin to commercial sunscreens can actually enhance their effectiveness and that exposure to sunlight may help them work even better.