Trade body asks FDA for tighter cosmetics regulation
Cosmetics trade association the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has asked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to play a larger role in the regulation of cosmetics products in the country.
Archives for July 19, 2010
Researchers identify enzymatic preparation for natural fragrance ingredients
A research team at Kansas State University has devised and patented a chemical mechanism that enables the creation of natural fragrance products in the laboratory.
European Commission opens dialogue on nano definition
The European Commission is requesting comments on what constitutes a nanomaterial in an attempt to create a clear definition that can be used for regulatory purposes.
Latin America boosts Tupperware beauty sales, but result fails to inspire financial world
Tupperware has announced a mixed bag for its Q2 financial results, as North American beauty sales dips, but sales in developing markets help to counterbalance results.
Increased Neutrogena and skin care sales fail to boost J&J consumer segment
Sales increases across Neutrogena, baby care and adult skin care products failed to lift Johnson & Johnson’s consumer segment, as sales fell 5.4 per cent to a figure of $3.6bn for the second quarter of 2010.