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Packaging

Aerosols – moving on up

Although the aerosol manufacturing industry is currently grappling with some seismic legislative changes, the future looks bright thanks to constant innovation and a focus on...

Europe raises objections to Unilever buying Sara Lee

Potential market competition problems could scupper personal care acquisition

German cosmetics withdrawn in Lithuania and Austria

RAPEX highlights safety issues

One step closer to nanotechnology standards

EU recommends clear definition of nanoparticles

German and US products get RAPEX treatment

Lithuania and Ireland raise the alert on ‘dangerous’ products

Europe takes Sweden to task on excessive demands

Sweden threatened with legal action over cosmetics directive

Leading by an electronic nose

New electronic nose claims up to 90% accuracy
Manufacturing

in-cosmetics - Quality & quantity

The 20th anniversary of in-cosmetics was the biggest yet, covering more space with more exhibitors and attracting more visitors than ever before. But the quality was also...
Ingredients

Sun care – Taking the strain

With changes in legislation and improvements in sun protection, sun care remains one of the more active areas of cosmetic formulation. But it’s not always straightforward, as...

European Commission to investigate Unilever acquisition of Sara Lee

Competition concerns could halt Unilever/Sara Lee deal

International anti-counterfeiting deal unveiled

Secret trade agreement revealed after two years

EU adopts new rules for online sales

Companies gain more control over online distribution

European Commission pushes forward on REACH roll-out

The European Commission is soothing concerns about the EU chemical control system REACH

Senior industry group created to help companies hit Reach deadlines

A group of chemical-based industry executives and regulators will help EU companies hit a key oncoming deadline for Reach, the EU’s chemical control system.

Making plans for Europe

The new team of EU Commissioners due to assume office for the next five years on 1 February are expected to revamp the EU’s nanotechnology legislation, an issue of critical...

European Commission clears titanium dioxide deal

The European Commission has cleared the proposed acquisition by American chemical giant Huntsman of some Netherlands and US titanium dioxide plants operated by Tronox, also of...
Colour Cosmetics

Year in Review - Staying positive in trying times

The worldwide C&T market last year certainly saw several economic ups and downs with bad news and losses mixing with positive results and successes. Perhaps this was only to be...

European Commission customs harmonisation poses risks for cosmetics importers

Planned reforms to create a harmonised and modernised EU customs code could force EU personal care product importers to pay higher customs duties. The European Commission is...

Cosmetics sector asked for comments over nanotech code revision

The personal care product industry is being asked for comments on plans to revise the EU Code of Conduct for Responsible Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies Research. The...

The nanotechnology debate

Consumer groups have clashed with the cosmetics industry about the safety of using nano titanium dioxide in sunscreens and other beauty products during a conference in Brussels.

EU report warns anti-recession policies have boosted cosmetics protectionism

A European Commission report has highlighted concerns about some steps taken by EU trading partners to protect their personal care product sectors from the recession that could...

New drug precursor initiative launched in Americas

An initiative boosting the ability of Latin American and Caribbean countries to prevent precursor chemicals from being diverted from legitimate uses to illegal narcotic...

South Korea/EU trade deal to benefit C&T industry

The European Commission has unveiled details of how the new South Korean-EU trade agreement will benefit personal care product manufacturers.

EU to review all nanotechnology laws

The European Commission is to review all existing EU laws that control the use of nanoparticles, to ensure regulations are sufficiently robust to cope with their unusual...

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  1. L'Oréal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus’ 2025 pay revealed The top boss of the French beauty goliath pulled in double-digit millions in pay in 2025, with Hieronimus having served as CEO of L’Oréal Groupe since May 2021
  2. LVMH’s Sephora and Benefit investigated by Italian watchdog over marketing cosmetics to children The beauty retailer and make-up brand, both owned by LVMH, are under investigation by Italy’s AGCM over possible ‘unfair commercial practices’ of marketing adult products to children and adolescents
  3. Ex-Unilever Prestige CEO Vasiliki Petrou partners with Semcap on beauty and wellness vertical Petrou and firm Semcap look to invest in clinically backed skin care, cosmetics, fragrances and hair care, as well as personalised health solutions and technologies, via a new beauty and wellness vertical
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    Olaplex to Salt & Stone: All the beauty M&A deals of 2026 so far Estée Lauder Companies, Henkel, and Procter & Gamble are among the beauty giants bolstering their portfolio with acquisitions such as Forest Essentials, Olaplex and Wonderbelly in a busy start to the year for beauty M&A
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    It’s complicated: Estée Lauder Companies and Puig’s relationship status if they enter this merger The news that Estée Lauder Companies is in ‘discussions’ with Puig around a potential merger has shaken the beauty industry, but could this mega deal be mutually beneficial, or will it dilute what makes both organisations unique? CB investigates

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