Archives for July 31, 2006

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Alticor acquires luxury cosmetics producer Gurwitch

By  Simon Pitman

The Alticor manufacturing and services group has bought Gurwitch Products, a luxury cosmetics and skin care business owned by the Neiman Marcus Group, in a move that will help to leverage growth within the group's existing direct sales premium beauty...

FDA makes concessions following criticism

By  Simon Pitman

The FDA has responded to criticisms made by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) that the regulation body is under pressure to exclude or alter technical information on scientific reports that could affect the safety of products.

Expert lifts the lid on the latest sunscreen research

By  Simon Pitman

New innovations in sunscreen formulations are leading to significant breakthroughs in sun protection that should cut back on the risks associated with sun exposure, an expert from the American Academy of Dermatology says.

Avon growth falls as restructuring hits profits

By  Simon Pitman

Avon Products has announced a significant drop in its profits as restructuring charges hit the bottom line and the company's performance in most markets, including the US, came in below expectations.