CTPA launches new political agenda for UK beauty industry
The UK cosmetics trade association Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has officially launched its new agenda for the next five years.
Regulation
What cosmetics companies need to know on the EU CLP updates
We’ve outlined the new updates to the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) regulation and what it means for businesses.
L'Oréal creates fund to help suppliers with sustainability transition
The French multinational has teamed up with Chenavari Investment Managers to set up a debt fund to help suppliers deliver on Scope 3 commitments.
What’s trending? Our 10 most-read stories in Q3 2024
What have been some of the key issues and topics affecting our industry over the past three months? We’ve rounded up the 10 most-read stories between July and September…
What's next for natural & organic beauty products?
According to a new in-depth study by research and consulting company Ecovia Intelligence, global sales of natural & organic cosmetics are forecast to reach $14bn this year. We explore the current landscape and what's next for this sector.
Fake beauty products "hidden risks are underestimated"
From causing cancer to funding terrorism and attracting drug dealers, the global problem with fake beauty products stretches way beyond copyright breach and financial losses..
Beauty packaging innovation: Luxe Pack 2024 roundup
From new refill innovation to packaging with built-in at-home-use devices, here are some of the most forward-thinking products we saw at the luxury packaging show in Monaco this year…
MEADFA on travel-retail opportunities in the Middle East and Africa
MEADFA shared the opportunities and challenges in the region's travel-retail market and said it wished "to see more involvement from cosmetics and fragrance brands" in this space.
Cosmetics regulations roundup: EU & UK markets
From fragrance allergens to potential endocrine disruptors and sun protection, here’s what you need to know about the latest cosmetics regulation changes in the EU and UK.
Sustainability in focus: What to expect at the 2024 Sustainable Cosmetics Summit European edition
Ahead of this year's Summit, presenters and speakers from LUSH, P2 Science, Forestwise, AAK Personal Care, Beauty Kitchen and Seilich all revealed insight into their presentation topics and what they hope to take away from the conference.
The war on counterfeit cosmetics special: part 2
What can beauty brands and shoppers do to protect themselves in a climate where even some well-known chain stores are being impacted by counterfeit or ‘diverted’ beauty products?
The war on counterfeit cosmetics special: part I
From causing cancer to funding terrorism and attracting drug dealers, the global problem with counterfeit beauty products stretches way beyond copyright breach and financial losses...
THG Beauty partners with Provenance to minimise greenwashing
The ecommerce retailer and manufacturer will roll out new technology across the company to verify product sustainability for its customers.
Have consumers lost faith that we can save the planet? Mintel research says ‘yes’
The new research shows 35% of global consumers “don’t trust companies to be honest about their environmental impact.”
L'Oréal tri-partnership for “new generation of bio-based ingredients”
We spoke to L'Oréal Groupe and Abolis about its new biotech partnership, which also includes German ingredients manufacturer Evonik.
Google loses €2.4bn antitrust case in EU
Today, in a landmark case at the European Court of Justice, the world’s most popular search engine has lost its battle against a €2.4bn fine given by EU antitrust regulators seven years ago.
Cosmetics innovation in the Middle East & Africa markets
Both markets are hotspots for beauty innovation and expansion. Here’s why many European cosmetics brands are focused on these for the future...
Proving skin care product efficacy in the future
As more beauty shoppers demand proof of product efficacy, we spoke to the CEO of beauty tech company Cydolia about its work with Lancôme and how it’s aiming to make skin care “more personalised, predictive, and scientifically driven than ever before.”
Can this invention “eliminate 8,700 tonnes of microplastics”?
The cosmetics industry has been viewed as a major perpetrator when it comes to allowing microplastics to infiltrate water supplies, but one UK-based company believes it has found a solution.
Global beauty innovation has hit a 10-year low, says Mintel
Data from the market intelligence company Mintel’s Global New Product’s Database (GNPD) showed that between January and May 2024, less than half (46%) of global beauty and personal care CPG launches were genuinely new products.
Explosion and fire at BASF plant in Germany
A leak of an organic solvent led to an explosion and subsequent fire yesterday in the southern part of the BASF site in Ludwigshafen in Germany, reported the company.
5 biotech cosmetics ingredients companies to watch…
As biotechnology becomes more prominent in sourcing ingredients for cosmetics formulations, we reveal some of the pioneering businesses that are disrupting the cosmetics ingredients sector…