Symrise gains organic certification for US production plants
Organic fragrance ingredients will be a future focus for Symrise’s US division after having received organic certification for two production facilities in New Jersey.
Archives for March 19, 2009
Mexico imposes high tariffs on US-produced cosmetics
The Mexican goverment has imposed higher tariffs on a list of 89 consumer goods imported from the US, including a large number of personal care products.
Coty signs lease on new office in Rhode Island
Coty has signed a lease on an office in Rhode Island to better service its nearby beauty customer CVS.
Rexam targets promotional campaigns with new mini dispenser
Personal care players launching promotional programs with trial products are the target of Rexam’s new mini dispenser.
J&J baby products under question in China
A number of Johnson & Johnson (J&J) baby bath products are being tested by health authorities in China following allegations they contain carcinogenic chemicals.
MWV closes two factories and reduces secondary packaging production
Marking a move away from secondary packaging, MeadWestvaco (MWV) is closing two factories in Virginia and Puerto Rico with the loss of 278 jobs.