Archives for March 16, 2005

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Japanese companies launch skin care formulas

In Japan two leading cosmetic companies have announced the launch of new skin care formulas in the same week. Kanebo has developed a vitamin-B skin whitening product, while Kao has unveiled a formula that claims to tighten skin pores, writes Simon Pitman.

EC rules on labelling of perishable cosmetics

The Europeran Commission has launched an initiative to ensure that all cosmetic products with a durability of more than 30 months will have to indicate so on the labelling. The move means changes for manufacturers of a variety of products, including...