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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.
Brand protection means tougher work for lawyers
17-Aug-2009 - A recent spate of lawsuits aimed at protecting some of the biggest personal care brand names in the business is likely to spell more work for legal representatives.
Pale is the new tanned...or is it?
04-Aug-2009 - The announcement that sunbeds are as carcinogenic as cigarettes was seen by many as proof that the fashion for a tan is fading, but preparations for a revolutionary rush on...
Are consumer watchdog product tests thorough enough?
06-Jul-2009 - A recent spate of disputed consumer watchdog studies on personal care products has raised the question of whether such testing is always thorough enough.
Nutrition and cosmetics industries must clear up cosmeceutical confusion
29-Jun-2009 - The term cosmeceutical has always been controversial, but the blurring boundaries between the worlds of nutrition and cosmetics are highlighting divisions that neither industry can ignore.
New Procter & Gamble head has a job on his hands
24-Jun-2009 - Robert Macdonald becomes CEO of Procter & Gamble (P&G) as its brands face fierce competition from discounters and private label alternatives.
Global harmonisation for organic standards looks a distant dream
16-Jun-2009 - Despite high hopes and noble thoughts, the Cosmos standard for organic and natural cosmetics is unlikely to lead to global harmonisation.
The internet provides a route out of recession for cosmetics companies
08-Jun-2009 - Cosmetics manufacturers should turn to the internet and social networking sites to talk with consumers and spread the word about their brands.
Cosmetics industry cannot afford to ignore ethical claims
01-Jun-2009 - As more and more cosmetics companies gain kudos thanks to increasingly rigorous ethical sourcing and trading claims, companies that ignore the phenomenon stand to lose out.
Being organic or natural won't necessarily make a product green
26-May-2009 - Contrary to popular belief, organic and natural cosmetic ingredients are not necessarily more environmentally friendly.
Destocking: It's the perfect excuse for poor performance
11-May-2009 - Cosmetics companies looking for something to blame for poor financial results are turning to the ever so convenient excuse of destocking.
Boots’ independent efficacy trial gives it a winning hand over competitors
04-May-2009 - In today’s competitive marketplace, proving a product’s efficacy is an important way for manufacturers to set themselves apart from rivals, and double-blind placebo-controlled trials is one of the best ways...
Why no one is fooled by greenwashing
20-Apr-2009 - Trickery and lies are not uncommon in marketing but when selling sustainability bending and twisting the truth has become standard practice.
Personal care pollution should be on your radar
14-Apr-2009 - Personal care pollution should be on your radarA rash of highly publicised scientific studies has served to underline growing awareness of pollution from personal care products. Justified or not, it...
New genetic tests for active ingredients should not replace trials in real people
07-Apr-2009 - The sequencing of the human genome has provided powerful new tools to investigate the effect of active ingredients on the body; but, there are limitations and these tools cannot replace...
EU rules on nanomaterials should be exported to the US
30-Mar-2009 - Small may well be beautiful but to protect public safety and prevent a consumer backlash the US should adopt European style rules on nanomaterials.
Do we really need all that packaging?
24-Mar-2009 - Secondary packaging can serve to protect a product and also to give it a more up market appearance, but with consumers becoming both more eco- and budget-conscious its demise could...
Resorting to obscure nonsense won't cover up bad news
16-Mar-2009 - Every product is “innovative”, every award is “prestigious” and everyone is “delighted” to be climbing the corporate ladder.
Don’t patronize consumers with science jargon and high-tech talk
09-Mar-2009 - Face lifts in a jar, botox in a cream and youthful skin stem cells in a tube. However attractive, companies must avoid these exaggerated marketing claims or risk losing their...
Peanut scandal sends a safety warning to cosmetics firms
23-Feb-2009 - The scandalous outbreak of salmonella in peanuts flashes up a warning signal about attitudes to risk and safety that cosmetic manufacturers ignore at their peril.
The Body Shop’s woes cannot be blamed on the economic crisis alone
17-Feb-2009 - The Body Shop needs a health check, judging by L’Oreal’s 2008 financial results. The brand reported a sales drop of 2.3 percent, not accounting for new stores opened during the...
Failure of Danone beauty yogurt is a learning opportunity
09-Feb-2009 - Danone pulled beauty yogurt Essensis from French shelves last week and left behind a lesson in how not to market edible cosmetics.
The definition of a cosmetic may need some treatment
02-Feb-2009 - The approval of an eyelash enhancing prescription drug from Allergan suggests the time has come to clarify the difference between a cosmetic and a drug.
Cosmetics regulation: navigating the minefield
27-Jan-2009 - European cosmetics regulation has long been a minefield of grey areas and contradictions, a point that is underlined by the struggle to ban the testing of cosmetics ingredients on animals.
Beauty industry is not looking as ugly as it appears
19-Jan-2009 - Estee Lauder and Elizabeth Arden have endured a dismal holiday season but the beauty industry is not looking as ugly as the figures may suggest.
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