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Kao to construct new chemical plant Japanese beauty company Kao Corporation is responding to the rising demand for industrial products in Asia with the construction of a new plant in Jakarta, Indonesia.
MOREThursday, Feb 16, 2012 Marchesini acquires PRBItaly-based packaging manufacturer Marchesini Group S.p.A. has acquired the pharmaceutical and cosmetic division of PRB S.p.A.
MOREMonday, Feb 6, 2012 LVMH reveals robust 2011French luxury goods conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton posted a revenue of €23.7bn in 2011, a rise of 16 per cent on the previous year.
MOREFriday, Feb 3, 2012 Legal blow for Brazilian BlowoutThe makers of the Brazilian Blowout hair straightening treatment have been ordered to make labelling changes to warm consumers that two of its hair smoothing products emit formaldehyde gas.
MOREWednesday, Feb 1, 2012 L'Oréal to acquire Lotus Herbals?French cosmetics giant L'Oréal is rumoured to be in preliminary talks with Indian herbal skincare products producer Lotus Herbals to form a joint venture, The Economic Times reports.
MOREMonday, Jan 23, 2012 IFF forecasts job lossesUS-based International Flavours & Fragrances Inc (IFF) is looking to realign its Fragrance Business Unit in a bid to strengthen the company's global go-to-market capabilities and improve profitability.
MOREThursday, Jan 19, 2012 EC to allow exemptions to animal testing ban The European Commission is said to be in talks to propose exemptions on certain cosmetics containing ingredients tested on animals, ahead of the 2013 deadline for an EU-wide marketing ban on all animal tested products.
MORETuesday, Jan 10, 2012 Sophied develops eco-friendly cosmetic dyesEU-funded research project Sophied has developed eco-friendly dyes that can be used to colour cosmetics. It hopes that they can be used in the future to replace hair dyes that have been linked to bladder cancer.
MOREFriday, Dec 23, 2011 Knobel to succeed Steinebach at HenkelCarsten Knobel, corporate senior vice president and financial director of Henkel´s cosmetics/toiletries business is to succeed Lothar Steinebach as cfo.
MOREWednesday, Dec 14, 2011 Inter Parfum inks scent deal with RepettoUS-based prestige fragrance and cosmetics manufacturer Inter Parfums has signed a 13-year worldwide fragrance licence agreement with French ballet shoe company Maison Repetto.
MOREThursday, Dec 8, 2011 ASA cracks down on misleading testimonialsUK advertising watchdog Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has cracked down on misleading and unsubstantiated claims made by two beauty brands on their websites.
MOREWednesday, Dec 7, 2011 Merck creates transparent fillerMerck KGaA has developed a transparent filler said to reduce wrinkles and skin imperfections while maintaining the natural appearance of the skin.
MOREThursday, Nov 24, 2011 Perfumania continues to ponder ParluxFollowing preliminary discussions for an acquisition between specialty fragrance retailer Perfumania Holdings and US fragrance manufacturer Parlux, the two companies have extended their Mutual Confidentiality Agreement.
MOREMonday, Oct 31, 2011 Aptar acquires India’s TKHUS-based cosmetic packaging manufacturer Aptar Group has increased its presence in India with the acquisition of TKH Plastics Private Limited, a leading provider of injection moulded dispensing closures in India.
MOREThursday, Oct 27, 2011 Inter Parfums sales surge 42 per centUS-based prestige fragrance and cosmetics manufacturer Inter Parfums has seen a significant rise in its third-quarter net sales, reaching $171.7m after a 42 per cent increase from $120.9m in the same period last year.
MORETuesday, Oct 25, 2011