Archives for June 27, 2005

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Study forecasts consolidation in plastic closure market

While the Western European market for plastic caps and closures may be growing, cosmetics and personal care companies will have to be less choosy when picking their supplier, report Ahmed ElAmin and Simon Pitman.

Burke drops claim to rooibos name

Burke International, the company that has held the trademark for the name 'rooibos' since 1994, has informed the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) of its voluntary surrender of the mark, meaning that other companies using the South African plant...

Rohm and Haas get worldwide approval for preservative

US-based Rohm and Haas says that it now has worldwide approval for its key preservative Neolone. Simon Pitman reports on an ingredient that is being billed as a viable option to the often controversial parabens family.