India

Ayurvedic tipped as 'new growth frontier' for beauty business in India

18-Jun-2013 - As the world continues to go green, the demand for ayurvedic cosmetics particularly in India, is set for an increase in demand as cosmetics featuring natural or herbal components become...

Fragrance market in India tipped to keep growing

11-Jun-2013 - India has been identified as having enormous growth potential for the cosmetics industry and a new report from market researcher Canadean suggests there is no sign of a let up,...

Understanding Asia’s different regulations...

06-Jun-2013 - Market entry in Asia is often a stumbling block for many and can present cosmetic companies with a number of obstacles to overcome due to different regulatory requirements. Here Cosmetics...

Paras pharma brothers back in business as they return to personal care

06-Jun-2013 - The brothers of Indian firm, Paras Pharmaceuticals are making their way back into the personal care sector with their own cosmetic brands which experts believe will be fierce competition for the consumer goods...

Half of cosmetics sold in India are ‘fake or spurious’

06-Jun-2013 - This is the claim being made by one of the country’s leading Ayurveda experts, who says that many of these products being sold over the counter can actually harm the...

Skin lightening trend in Asia boosts global market

04-Jun-2013 - Skin lightening has long been a trend in Asia and is set to continue to boost the global market in the next five years, according to Global Industry Analysts’ latest...

Follow the manufacturers – consumer-led approach pays off for ingredients players in Asia

30-May-2013 - The tactic employed by ingredients suppliers in order to stay one step ahead has developed a much more consumer-led theme in recent years and this is relevant when observing the...

India a concern as more fake cosmetics are seized

23-May-2013 - The Indian markets have become a concern of late as Authorities announce they have seized more fake cosmetics within just weeks of them uncovering a vast amount in raids at...

Market saturation and environmental concerns compromise silicones demand

22-May-2013 - Although the market for silicones in the personal and health care market continues to grow, the potential for further expansion is being held back on account of market maturity and...

Boots boosted by US sales, eyes further expansion in Asia

21-May-2013 - Boots Alliance says that sales of its No 7 Protect and Perfect brand in the United States has given a significant boost to help drive a successful quarter for the...

Perfume poised to perform in emerging markets with product launches and demand increasing

21-May-2013 - A lot is expected from the emerging markets in the cosmetics industry, and the global perfume segment is no exception, as under-penetration and innovative product launches are tipped to drive...

Report notes India and China amongst strongest players in the industry

09-May-2013 - According to the latest research from market analyst Global TGI, India and China have come to be amongst the cosmetics industry's most important players due to continuous economic growth and...

Report predicts baby care emerging as a lucrative market

07-May-2013 - According to a report by market researcher RNCOS, the Indian baby care sector is estimated to be INR 647.6 billion (US $11.91 billion) in 2012, and is forecasted to register a...

Unilever ups investment in India as emerging markets take full focus

07-May-2013 - India has long been a target for many cosmetics and personal care players and it is no different for consumer goods firm Unilever ,which has further invested in its subsidiary...

More European brands look to expand on the Indian markets

07-May-2013 - European brands, in particular Italian cosmetics players are tapping into the Indian markets of late and Officiana Farmaceutica Italiana (OFI) is the most recent brand awaiting a nod from the...

More fake cosmetics seized in India

02-May-2013 - A team of Patna police, alongwith Hindustan Unilever Limited ( HUL) officials, have seized more fake cosmetics of well known brands worth Rs 10 lakh at raids at two cosmetics godowns in Nageshwar Colony....

FDA cancels J&J's cosmetics licence at Mumbai plant

30-Apr-2013 - Johnson & Johnson's licence to manufacture cosmetics at its facility in Mulund, a Mumbai suburb, has been cancelled by Maharashtra’s Food & Drug Administration, following complaints of carcinogenic substances residue...

Heads are now turning to Asia for cosmetics innovation

15-Apr-2013 - As economic growth in Asia-Pacific gives many countries in the region new-found wealth, this is translating into a plethora of increasingly sophisticated products that are turning the heads of international...

Global Cosmeceuticals market to reach $31.84 billion by 2016

11-Apr-2013 - According to market researcher, Global Information (GII), the global cosmeceuticals market should reach $31.84 billion by 2016 with huge potential among the Asian countries, such as Japan, China, and India,...

Evonik strengthens personal care relationships in Asia following successful HPCI India

11-Apr-2013 - Specialty chemicals firm is feeling the benefit of the Asia-Pacific market having given it special focus, culminating in the success and attention its personal care ingredients received recently at the...

Elder Pharma to invest Rs 20 cr in cosmetics venture

09-Apr-2013 - The Mumbai-based pharma player has announced it will be investing Rs 15-20 crore over the next two to three years in a bid to further expand its cosmetics portfolio....

No time for L’Oréal to rest on laurels as it continues to target growth

05-Apr-2013 - Despite being in a good financial position and maintaining its position as one of the leading cosmetics companies, L’Oréal has continued to seek out growth, in what has already been...

Plant stem cell technology tipped to take off

03-Apr-2013 - Plant stem cell technology is expected to help propel the global cosmeceutical market forward over the coming years, according to the latest report from RNCOS.

CCL Industries forges partnership to expand into Asian packaging marketing

27-Mar-2013 - CCL industries has signed an agreement to partner with Japanese packaging company Taisei Kako that will see the two companies build a plastic tube manufacturing and decorating plant in Bangkok,...

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Lucas Meyer eyes Asia Pacific and the Americas for future growth

25-Mar-2013 - Active and functional ingredients specialist Lucas Meyer is looking to acquisition and internal growth to unleash significant growth potential in both the Americas and Asia Pacific.