Archives for October 20, 2010

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Henkel appoints new head of Consumer Goods

German-based cosmetics company Henkel has announced that Stefan Sudhoff, corporate senior vice president cosmetics/toiletries, has been appointed to lead Henkel Consumer Goods, succeeding Georg Baratta.

Rhodia increases production of sandalwood ingredient in China

By Katie Nichol

France-based speciality chemicals company Rhodia is increasing the production capacity of its sandalwood fragrance ingredient Rhodiantal IBCH (Isobornylcyclohexanol) in China in order to strengthen the position of its Aroma Performance business unit in Asia.

Beauty segment aids AptarGroup Q3 growth

By Andrew McDougall

Packaging firm AptarGroup posted better-than-expected Q3 results helped by strong growth in its beauty & home and closures segments; but predicts a difficult end to the year.

The grey area between beauty claims and health claims

Are beauty from within products covered by the health claims regulation? Eversheds lawyer Owen Warnock explains the grey area between beauty and health – and why the lack of clarity may eventually go to court.