Precautionary principle may stay nanotech development in cosmetics
While the use of nanotechnology in cosmetics is growing, the precautionary principle may hold back future development, according to a nanotechnology consultancy firm.
Archives for October 18, 2010
Cosmos standard outlines natural and organic labelling for finished products
The European harmonization project has outlined labelling criteria for natural and organic products to comply with the Cosmos standard, clamping down on claims made on packaging.
J&J reports Q3 sales down but profits are up
Johnson & Johnson said sales for its US consumer products division were hard hit by a series of recalls during the period, but other divisions helped to boost the group result.