BASF and Poietis sign R&D agreement on 3D bioprinting technology for skin care
BASF has joined the 3D bioprinted skin party by teaming up with biotechnology firm Poietis to help develop and test cosmetic bioactives for skin care applications.
Archives for July 13, 2015
Essential oils progress says IFRA after 3rd roundtable
A decisive step for the REACH registration of essential oils has been taken according to the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), thanks to the third roundtable organised to assess progress with regards to 2018 registrations.
Shiseido's on the cusp of finding a cure for baldness...
After ten years of scientific research, Japanese personal care player, Shiseido has patented its RepliCel Hair-01 (RCH-01) hair regeneration technology.
Unilever feeling blue after Supreme Court reopens Nivea colour trademark battle
Nivea may have taken steps towards trademarking the shade of blue it uses on its iconic tins after the Federal Supreme Court of Germany reversed a 2013 decision made by the Federal Patent Court meaning the battle between Beiersdorf and Unilever has reopened.
Brazil braces for double-digit fall in personal care sales
The country’s industrial IPI tax on cosmetics and hygiene products takes full effect this month, and manufacturers and wholesalers anticipate a substantial price lift and simultaneous drop in sales.