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Ingredient maker J.M. Huber sells off silica business

By Deanna Utroske

In a deal announced this week, specialty chemical company Evonik has acquired the J.M. Huber silica business for more than $600m. It’s a transaction that will up the company’s position as a supplier of silica for many industries, not the least of which...

Anti-pollution claims: how to test them?

By Lucy Whitehouse

With no single, clear definition for the anti-pollution trend, how can brands test their ingredients and finished products for efficacy when it comes to protection claims? We get an industry expert’s perspective.