Breaking News on Cosmetics Formulation & Packaging - North America EU edition

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Axilone produces perfume cap for new Guerlain fragrance

14-Oct-2009 - Caps and closures manufacturer Axilone has created the stopper for Guerlain’s new fragrance “Idylle”.

Geka Brush to present new mascara brushes at Luxe Pack Monaco

14-Oct-2009 - Germany-based cosmetics applicator manufacturer, Geka Brush, will be presenting its latest mascara brushes at Luxe Pack Monaco on October 21st.

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M&H Plastics wins prize for body care packaging

12-Oct-2009 - M&H Plastics USA has been awarded the 2009 Pentaward in the Body Care category for its packaging on the Living Proof ‘No Frizz’ range.

DuPont introduces green resin to cosmetics market at LuxePack

09-Oct-2009 - Packaging giant DuPont will be unveiling its new polyester resin with over a third renewable content to the luxury cosmetic sector at the LuxePack trade show later this month.

One-handed mascara pen claims to be industry first

08-Oct-2009 - Mascara Noir, a revolutionary, ‘one-handed’ mascara, claimed to be the first major change to mascara application in over fifty years, will be launched in the UK next week.

Bioplastics have huge potential but infrastructure needs to catch up

05-Oct-2009 - Bio-based plastic resins are beginning to make their mark on the world of packaging; but, although significant savings are being made on resource use, much still needs to be done to improve end-of-life options.

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New range of dispensing powder brushes from Qosmedix

30-Sep-2009 - New York-based supplier Qosmedix has added four new products to its range of dispensing powder brushes.

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Green packaging is more about improving recycling than new materials

29-Sep-2009 - When it comes to environmentally friendly packaging some of the most important savings are being missed through poor recycling options – and this applies to all plastics bio- and fossil fuel-based.

Clariant launches new technology for color fade plastics

29-Sep-2009 - Focusing on the increasingly popular trend for faded special effects in plastic packaging, Clariant has launched a new more economical reflective technology.

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Axilone provides unique metalised finish for Boss Orange packaging

29-Sep-2009 - France-based packaging providing Axilone has used single block of anodised mirror-effect metal to help create the new packaging for the Boss Orange fragrance.

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Fragrance sector is fertile ground for decorative packaging awards

28-Sep-2009 - The Foil and Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) awards has rewarded Diamond Packaging for fragrance products designed for Coty, as part of its Gold Leaf awards.

New packaging closure cuts out need for preservatives

24-Sep-2009 - Packaging company Promens has developed a sterile closure system for cosmetics products which is claimed to cut out the need for preservatives.

Clariant unveils new color technology for HDPE

24-Sep-2009 - Chemicals player Clariant has unveiled a new color technology for HDPE blowmolding aimed at enhancing the shelf appeal of personal care packaging while adding processing efficiencies.

Rexam benefits from growth in developing markets

23-Sep-2009 - Developing markets such as those in Latin America are increasingly demanding up market packaging solutions, according to packaging supplier Rexam.

New spray frosting is environmentally friendly, claims Alpha

22-Sep-2009 - Alpha Packaging used last week’s HBA trade event to introduce its most recent launch to the industry.

Alcan creates rolling sponge applicator for L’Oreal

22-Sep-2009 - A roll on sponge applicator produced for L’Oreal’s new foundation compact allows for perfect application quickly and easily, claims manufacturer Alcan Packaging.

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EcoPak range extended with Push twist-up applicator

17-Sep-2009 - The Chicago Paper Tube & Can Company has extended its EcoPak range with a new twist-up applicator, EcoPak Push.

Graphic Packaging targets packaging label enhancement

17-Sep-2009 - Standing out on the store shelf has never been more important, which is why Graphic packaging has launched a series of labeling innovations to enhance efficiencies.

HBA awards originality in package design of the year awards

16-Sep-2009 - Originality was rewarded at HBA’s International Packaging Design Awards as Lancome’s Lotus eye shadow compact won the Grand Award at the ceremony.

Rexam’s French cosmetics packaging arm cuts jobs

11-Sep-2009 - Restructuring in Rexam’s colour cosmetics packaging sector will lead to 188 job losses across two sites in France.

Research aims to boost bioplastics from potatoes

02-Sep-2009 - Corn starch-based Bioplastics have proved increasingly popular for eco-friendly personal care packaging, but now researchers are investigating ways to enhance potato starch for this purpose.

Green packaging event hopes to promote US-Franco trade links

02-Sep-2009 - French companies have a lot to offer the US in terms of green packaging, according to French business development agency Ubifrance.

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Why the rest of Europe should adopt France's revolutionary packaging laws

25-Aug-2009 - The modern French nation can be thought of as a revolutionary traditionalist, which is why the recent change to the country’s packaging laws comes as quite a surprise.

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‘Oval with class’ offers quality fragrance packaging without delay, says packaging company

25-Aug-2009 - UK-based STO Flaconnage has added an ‘oval with class’ bottle designed to appeal to fragrance manufacturers.