Cosmetics regulation under scrutiny in 2010
US regulation of cosmetics products has come under scrutiny this year as both consumer groups and the industry have made calls to improve the current system.
Archives for December 23, 2010
InterParfums and Burberry extend fragrance licence
The European arm of fragrance manufacturer InterParfums has extended its agreement with Burberry, the brand behind one its leading fragrances.
Irritancy test may need modifying for colour ingredients, says European safety committee
An alternative to animal skin irritation tests, Episkin, may need to be modified for testing coloured ingredients, according to a European Safety Committee.
Labeling innovation can increase customer sales, HP
Global technology company HP has announced that BH Barcode of Israel, is helping its customers to be more profitable with its range of digitally printed labels helping to increase customer sales by up to 30 per cent.
Pinova inks deal to acquire flavor and fragrance company
Specialty chemicals company Pinova has acquired the flavor and fragrance business of LyondellBasell, in a bid to expand and strengthen its global business.