Middle East witnesses a series of shampoo-related scares
Saudi and Dubai health authorities have issued warnings after separate incidences of toxicity in a range of shampoos on sale to the public.
Archives for February 13, 2009
Nanotech dream will turn to ashes without regulation, says MEP
Nanotechnology’s promise will ‘crumble to ashes’ if regulation doesn’t ensure products are safe before reaching the market, according to a Swedish MEP.
Financial dispute breaks out between Henkel and Budelpack
Budelpack is locked in a financial dispute with Henkel that puts the future of another of its cosmetic factories in doubt.
Cosmetics Compact: Essential oils can transform into allergens
Cosmetics Compact brings you highlights of the sites' top science. This week, essential oils are in the spotlight as a Swedish researcher suggests they can become allergenic compounds on contact with air or skin enzymes.