Cosmetic consumption expected to drive global surfactant market
Demand from the cosmetics market is expected to drive the growth of the global surfactant market, particularly in Asia, according to a new market report.
Archives for February 21, 2012
Cosmetics Europe to prepare safety dossiers on four cosmetic ingredients
Cosmetics Europe has created technical ingredient consortia on four cosmetic ingredients with the aim of submitting safety dossiers related to the use of these ingredients in cosmetic products in order to ensure their continued use under the EU cosmetics...
Study suggests nano titanium dioxide in cosmetics is of low concern
A study conducted by a global team of researchers into the use of titanium dioxide in a variety of consumer products suggests that it is foods and not cosmetics that are the main focus for concern.
L’Oréal identifies eCommerce as critical to its digital revolution
French cosmetics maker L’Oréal has singled out online selling as a key area for growth in 2012 following a boost in internet business in the last year.
China SFDA proposes first in vitro method for cosmetic phototoxicity
The China State Food and Drug Administration have issued a draft proposal for an alternative method to animal experiments when testing cosmetic ingredients for acute phototoxic effects on the skin.