Archives for March 18, 2015

Special edition: Beauty from within

In the eye of the beholder: Where does the EU stand on beauty claims?

Unlike health claims, ‘beauty from within’ claims are regulated post-market and only when challenged – and how this process goes will depend on the case and the member state concerned.

Unilever files patent for assessing hair colour changes with rinse-off products

Anglo-Dutch consumer giant Unilever has filed a patent which evaluates the potential colour protecting effect of rinse-off hair products.

Weak euro could boost European companies as US exports feel pressure

A weaker euro could see European companies’ products sell for cheaper overseas and lift the value of dollar-based sales while stifling US rivals.

Multi-million euro investment in European amine production for BASF

Chemicals company BASF is looking to meet the growing demand in Europe for its specialty amines by significantly expanding its production capacity at its Verbund site in Ludwigshafen.