RFID system tested on stretch wrapped shipments
IBM and packaging giant Pliant are testing a radio frequency identification system (RFID) thatwould allow processors to track products and detect tampering on stretch wrapped shipments.
Archives for January 12, 2007
L'Oreal exec appointments reinforce active cosmetics
Cosmetics giant L'Oreal has added three new members to its executive committee, in a move aimed at emphasizing its focus on the group's active cosmetics division, together with the increasing importance of the Asian and Latin American markets.
EU sets deadline of 2010 for new Cosmetics Directive
The European Commission has today stated that there will be a new Cosmetics Directive in place by 2010, a move that addresses the inaccuracy and inconsistency of the existing directive that has been in place since 1976.
Vitro wins packaging competition prizes
Global cosmetic packaging company Vitro has cleaned up in the 2006 WorldStar packaging competition, winning the most awards for a single company in the health and beauty sector.