Avon suspends 4 execs in China investigation
Cosmetics company Avon has suspended four executives as part of an ongoing internal investigation into its China operations.
Archives for April 14, 2010
Fairtrade: beyond certification
It is now possible for cosmetics companies to achieve Fairtrade certification for natural products that use ethically sourced ingredients. However, many brands are now going beyond certification, developing independent ethical standards to attract a more...
Restructuring of IFRA network aims to achieve efficiencies
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has announced plans to realign and rebrand its network of associations in order to achieve greater efficiencies and industry responsiveness.
Scent and design symposium highlights collaboration benefits
A unique event exploring the concept of scent as a ‘new territory for design’ took place last month in New York, bringing together leading creatives, students, scientists and experts from the fragrance industry.