Body fragrancing functional candy set for US stores?
US importers of a body fragrancing candy are seeking a distribution partnership to take the product into retail stores.
Archives for October 9, 2012
News In Brief
Postconsumer PET recycling figures reach an all-time high in the US
The National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) and The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR) announced that the2011 U.S. recycling rate for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic containers has stayed strong at 29.3 percent.
J&J’s Aveeno Organic Harvest baby care product loses USDA NOP certification
The USDA has confirmed that one of the products in the Johnson & Johnson’s Aveeno Baby Organic Harvest has lost NOP certification status on account of its formulation containing an unapproved ingredient.
The Body Shop slams 'rumours' that it is up for sale
On reporting Lush founder Mark Constantine's claims that L’Oreal wanted to sell the global chain yesterday, a representative for The Body Shop promptly contacted Cosmetics Design to rubbish what it refers to as an ‘incorrect rumour’.
Gevo awarded patent for fermentation technology that produces isobutanol
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has awarded Gevo U.S. Patent No. 8,283,505, which protects its Integrated Fermentation Technology.
Revlon misery rolls on as it pays $9.2m settlement over share exchange
Cosmetics maker Revlon has had to hand out over $9.2 million over investors’ claims that they had been short-changed in a deal dating back to 2009.
Vantage buys up jojoba ingredients specialist Desert Whale Jojoba
Specialty chemicals player Vantage has purchased Desert Whale Jojoba, serving to expand its existing portfolio of personal care products marketed under the Lipo brand.