Industry voice needed in benefit sharing negotiations
Industry can still make its mark on negotiations that will clarify a company’s responsibilities to indigenous communities when sourcing biodiversity-based products.
Archives for February 3, 2009
Chinese medicine inspires Mibelle’s sensitive skin ingredient
Switzerland-based ingredients supplier Mibelle has looked to the East for its new ingredient for sensitive skin.
Dr Scheller to sell production facility to Weckerle
Germany-based personal care provider Dr. Scheller says it is in advanced negotiations to sell its Eislingen production facility to contract manufacturer Weckerle Cosmetics.
ARS develops corn protein-based polymers
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has developed a new method of purifying zein corn protein, giving it potential uses in the cosmetics industry.
Restructuring saves the day for Avon
Although sales slipped 9 percent in its fourth quarter aggressive restructuring has helped to boost profits by 80 percent.