Higher marketing costs hit Inter Parfums profits
Despite record sales in 2011, the fragrance player’s profits slipped for its final quarter as costs continue to escalate, causing it to miss market expectations.
Archives for March 14, 2012
NAD takes issue with nutricosmetic advertising claims
The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has pulled up supplement manufacturer Irwin Naturals over certain claims made about the efficacy of one of its nutricosmetic products.
Ganeden Biotech launches anti-aging probiotic nutricosmetic ingredient
Ganeden Biotech has developed Bonicel, a probiotic-based, anti-aging, nutricosmetic ingredient said to improve skin hydration, elasticity and fine lines and wrinkles that can be used topically in lotions, creams, gels, powders, scrubs, masks and cleansers.
Australian and Scottish marine science firms join forces in discovery of new actives
Marine biotechnology company Aquapharm Biodiversity has inked an exclusive deal with the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) as it looks to discover new commercially viable active ingredients for use in cosmetics, toiletries, and other personal...
Clariant tackles challenge of fulfilling China regulations
Clariant is one of the major international specialty chemical players on the China market and is currently finding itself embracing the challenge of increased regulation in the market.