Triclosan included in NGO's chemical risk list
International NGO ChemSec has released a list of chemical substances for which it feels companies should be searching for alternatives.
Archives for September 17, 2008
Nanotech trade body criticises study on sunscreen skin penetration
The Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) has hit back against a recent study which suggested sunburn may exacerbate skin penetration from nano-sunscreens.
Locating the line between green and greenwashing
The marketing potential of sustainable products has led some unscrupulous companies to pull the wool over consumers’ eyes but the boundary between green and greenwashing is not always clear to see.
Signum signs deal to push anti-inflammatory ingredient
An anti-inflammatory skin care ingredient gets a boost as parent company Signum Biosciences signs a deal with a Japanese cosmetics manufacturer.
Bioplastics firm claims to have married performance and sustainability
Biodegradable packaging is often criticized for failing to match the quality of petroleum alternatives, but Telles claims to have developed a solution.