More research to be done on formaldehyde in cosmetics
Following complaints related to formaldehyde in hair smoothing products, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) panel has said it plans to take another look at the substance.
Archives for November 16, 2010
Coty rumored to be in negotiations to buy OPI
Fragrance-maker Coty is thought to be in serious negotiations to buy up skin care and nail polish experts OPI Products, according to a Bloomberg report.
Firmenich to jointly develop fragrance with US biotech company
Switzerland-based flavours and fragrance giant Firmenich is to jointly develop a fragrance ingredient with biotechnology company Amyris.
Dabur dabbles in ethnic hair care market with latest acquisition
Consumer goods company Dabur India has acquired Namasté Laboratories and its three subsidiary companies for $100m, marking Dabur’s entry into the ethnic hair care market in the US, Europe and Africa.
Unilever unveils ten year target for sustainability
Global consumer products company Unilever has revealed its new sustainability strategy which aims to halve the company’s environmental impact, but double the size of the business by 2020.