California’s State Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has implemented a new regulation this week in regards to product safety, which it believes will lead the way in seeing the first comprehensive, state-level efforts to find safer alternatives.
Netherlands-based specialty chemicals players IMCD has increased its footprint in the Latin American market with the acquisition of the Brazil-based chemical distributor Makeni Chemicals.
Energizer Holdings reported steady group sales for its third quarter and higher profits, but the performance was pinned back by slower sales in its mainstay personal care division.
International fragrance, consumer products and flavor giant Givaudan reported a 5.7 percent growth in sales for the first half of 2013, with a solid performance bolstered by high growth in Latin America and other emerging markets.
Muñeca Latin Cosmetics, a new online cosmetics retailer targeting Latin women has launched a customized e-commerce website that specifically targets products suitable for Latin skin tones.
The procedure of exporting cosmetics from the US may present itself to some as a time consuming and or administrative nightmare. Here Cosmetics Design outlines the most efficient way for companies to get through the process based on FDA guidelines.
Bell Flavors and Fragrances has opened up a new innovation center to complement its manufacturing operations in Guadalajara, Mexico, aimed at increasing product roll out in the fast growing Latin America market.
Avon Products’ comprehensive restructuring scheme appears to be having the intended affect as the company posts better than expected figures for its all-important first quarter.
Animal rights group Cruelty Free International says it wants to follow up on the impetus from the complete ban on animal testing in Europe by launching a new campaign targeting the US market.
The proposed changes which could see the US hourly minimum wage increase over the next three years could be a big plus for the Beauty and Personal Care industry as it could generate consumer spending.
Active and functional ingredients specialist Lucas Meyer is looking to acquisition and internal growth to unleash significant growth potential in both the Americas and Asia Pacific.
Biochemicals used in skin care products and lotions, amongst other applications, could hold the key to reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil and create jobs and opportunites for U.S. industrial biotech, but needs to be acted on soon.
The global Fragrance and Perfumes market is forecast to continue growing over the coming years, driven primarily by growth expected in the underpenetrated emerging markets and innovative product launches.
The Natural Products Association says that its rate of certification rose by 50 percent during the last year, hitting a new milestone with the 1,200th product certification.
Cosmetics firm Avon has continued its cost-cutting campaign into the New Year, this time in the US, as distribution facilities in Atlanta, Georgia, and Pasadena, California, will be closed.
Cosmetics and beauty packager Ileos has stepped into the New Year by bolstering its footprint in the contract filling and samples segment with the acquisition of Le Papillon.
The turn of a New Year always brings with it a host of new business deals, and Beaute Prestige International USA is not one to miss out, having announced a deal with Ferragamo Parfums.
French firm L’Oréal has opened its $100 million dollar hair colour manufacturing facility in Villa de Reyes, Mexico, which will serve both the North American market and the fast-growing Latin American market.
Skin care and deodorants have driven the growth of the men’s toiletries category and will see it overtake the traditional top performer, men’s shaving, in the male grooming segment.
Consulting firm FDAImports.com, has launched five new labelling websites that allow companies with products that are regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration to receive a label review in order to identify any compliance issues with their product...
As the dust settles from this summer’s sporting event in London, beauty brand Chanel appears to have cashed in on the increased levels of tourism in the English capital, by joining the flash retailing trend.
Johnson & Johnson has formally announced that it is to remove a number of potentially dangerous chemicals from its US formulation portfolio by the end of 2015.
Symrise has announced the opening of its 'Center of Excellence' near São Paulo, which has been in progress over the last twelve months in an effort to strengthen its presence in Latin America.
We bring you all the news from the Cosmoprof North America 2012 show, in Las Vegas. This gallery of photos depicts some of the highlights of the event, which included an emerging beauty products show case, an innovation pavilion, a selection of country...
The demand for protection is driving the sun care market and a strong performance for the category in Brazil could lead to Latin America taking the number two spot in the global industry.
Germany-based Nordenia International has been sold off by its current owner, investment company Oaktree Capital, to global packaging provider Mondi Group.
Global cosmetics company Shiseido has announced three key changes to its organizational structure in the US designed to strengthen corporate support for its range of brands, and provide an improved platform to accelerate its growth both in the US and...
Procter & Gamble head of beauty Virginia Drosos has confirmed that she is retiring from her role in the company, while the division is set to be relocated from the global headquarters in Cincinnati to Singapore.
As it has done on several occasions previously, the Nivea brand has once again helped out German company Beiersdorf, as it announced its sales and profit for the first quarter 2012.
It appears the dip tube packaging palaver is over as MeadWestVaco has won its lawsuit against competitors Rexam America and Valois of America over key patent infringement claims.
The personal care packaging market will reach a value of $40.99bn in 2012 thanks to the growing potential of the Asian and Latin American markets, according to a new market report.
Fine chemicals provider Oxea has announced price increases for specific materials that it suppliers in the North America, Central America and South American markets.
CosmeticsDesign.com USA senior editor Simon Pitman has been shipped off to the United States to focus on the site’s content. We caught up with him at the newly established New York office to find out what it is all about.
Growth rates for natural cosmetics continue to outperform other categories worldwide, as market researcher Kline Group points out that future growth is likely to shift to emerging markets.
According to research carried out by Organic Monitor, natural & organic brands on the North American market are making inroads in mass market retailers and encouraging supermarkets to develop private label ranges as shelf-space in natural food shops...
Fragrance house CPL Aromas has moved its Colombian subsidiary to a new site close to Bogota that becomes the regional Centre for Latin America incorporating Production, Perfumery and Sales, and better places the company to serve its consumers in this...
On the back of a recent report by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC), spokeswoman for the Personal Care Products Council, Kathleen Dezio told CosmeticDesign.com USA that “the report is based on numerous false assumptions.”
Purity Cosmetics of San Jose California has voluntarily initiated a recall of one of its eye shadow products due to a bacterial contamination of one batch of the make-up.
The French cosmetics giant has released its third quarter figures with revenue rising thanks to strong luxury sales, masking over a drop in demand from the mass market.
Japanese beauty firm Kao Brands has announced it will change its name to Kao USA in North America as it attempts to operate subsidiaries in this region and Europe as unified organizations in the major countries in which they operate.
Personal care packaging in the US is expected to stagnate for global packager Rexam as key markets start to show a decline and the market in general slows down, provoked by fears of another downturn linger.
