Archives for October 4, 2017

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ISO 16128 part 2: The “first harmonisation text” provides clarity on finished cosmetics content

With Part 2 of ISO 16128 being released ahead of schedule, we continued our conversation with Dr Laurent Sousselier, Chief scientific officer, UNITIS (European Organisation of Cosmetics Ingredients Industries and Services) on how the standard aims to...

Nordic spotlight: region ‘leading the way’ in health and wellness

An industry show dedicated to natural trends in Scandinavia has suggested the Nordic region now ‘sets the trends’ in health and wellness for the rest of the world.

Botanicals and naturals DNA testing: Indena and Hyris join the NHP Research Alliance

A research alliance set up to develop DNA authentication test kits for botanicals and naturals health products is growing.

Mintel: ‘Europe needs to step up on anti-pollution’

While the Asia Pacific region has been out in front from the start of the anti-pollution trend, market analysts suggest Europe is still missing out on the potential it offers in a significant way.

Dow invests in anti-pollution skin care – Part 1

The specialty chemical maker is putting time and money into the research, development, and marketing of skin protection ingredients. Cosmetics Design checks in with Fabienne Bizeray, marketing manager of skin and sun, and Marc Eeman, a skin care...