All news articles for August 2013

“Indian FDA” to be proposed in new bill

“Indian FDA” to be proposed in new bill

By Chris BARKER

A new Drugs and Cosmetics (Amendment) Bill to be introduced in the ongoing session of India’s Parliament aims to create a Central Drug Authority similar to the USA’s FDA.

Amway to open new innovation centre in South Korea

Amway to open new innovation centre in South Korea

By Simon Pitman

Direct sales player Amway says it is targeting the massive market growth and huge potential for further growth with the opening of a dedicated innovation centre in the country.

“Packaging size matters” in India

“Packaging size matters” in India

By Chris BARKER

Research from Euromonitor shows that packaging size and type are crucial to marketing products on the Indian subcontinent.

L’Oréal targets China growth with $843m bid for skin care firm

L’Oréal targets China growth with $843m bid for skin care firm

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Cosmetics giant L’Oréal has offered to buy Chinese skin care company Magic Holdings International for HK$6.5bn ($843m) in cash said in a joint statement, as the French firm looks to take advantage of the growing luxury market in China; where sales growth...

Pack Peek: This summer's innovations

Pack Peek: This summer's innovations

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Skin care, hair care, color cosmetics, make-up; this summer has been no stranger to a range of new pack types, whether it be dispensers, bottles or brushes.

Cosmetics online shopping boom reaches Japan

Cosmetics online shopping boom reaches Japan

By Michelle Yeomans

According to China’s largest third-party payment platform Alipay, the online sales boom has reached Japan and the Republic of Korea, as Chinese online shoppers shift their attention from the Western markets.

Study finds China takes shine to South Korean cosmetics

Study finds China takes shine to South Korean cosmetics

By Michelle Yeomans

Cosmetic companies like AmorePacific are investing in China's beauty and personal care market which is estimated to be worth $34 billion this year, after its revealed that Chinese consumers favour South Korean cosmetics.

Assocham survey finds Delhi youth spends most on cosmetics

Assocham survey finds Delhi youth spends most on cosmetics

By Michelle Yeomans

According to the industry researcher, youths spend big on cosmetics - as over 75 per cent of those surveyed reported their branded cosmetic consumption to have gone up by about 65 per cent in last ten years.

Australia gov NICNAS udates cosmetics guidelines

Australia gov NICNAS udates cosmetics guidelines

By Michelle Yeomans

The National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme has revised its' Australian/New Zealand sunscreen Standard to incorporate two categories of cosmetic sunscreen products (face/nail and skin care).

Fake Chinese cosmetics discovered in Kenya

Fake Chinese cosmetics discovered in Kenya

By Chris BARKER

The Kenyan Anti-Counterfeit Agency (ACA) has intercepted a shipment of fraudulent soaps and beauty products which is believed to have originated from China.

Sustainable sourcing tops Asian Cosmetics Summit agenda

Sustainable sourcing tops Asian Cosmetics Summit agenda

By Michelle Yeomans

Show organisers have revealed ethical sourcing and biodiversity to be the main focus of the 3rd Asia-Pacific edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, in an effort to raise awareness and encourage sustainable sourcing in the region.

Misleading ads most rampant in India personal care sector

Misleading ads most rampant in India personal care sector

By Michelle Yeomans

According to the consumer complaints council, misleading or false advertising is most rampant in the personal care sector, accounting for more than half the total number of advertisements to have been banned by the ASCI.

Cosmetics recalled after failing ACCC testing

Cosmetics recalled after failing ACCC testing

By Michelle Yeomans

Following an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission product safety survey, three cosmetic products have been recalled after showing to have contained dangerous levels of microbial contamination.

L’Oreal appoints new India MD

L’Oreal appoints new India MD

By Chris BARKER

Cosmetics giant L’Oreal has announced that Jean-Christophe Letellier has been appointed as managing director of its India operations.

The very latest in sustainable cosmetics packaging

The very latest in sustainable cosmetics packaging

Sustainability has become almost synonymous with cosmetics packaging, which is underlined by recent news concerning Unilever’s deodorant innovation, beauty packaging designed from wood and a new petroleum-free plastic material.

Locale e-shoppers lead the way despite lower incomes

Locale e-shoppers lead the way despite lower incomes

By Michelle Yeomans

Online retailer Taobao has started to see an uptake in consumers from smaller locales in China investing in the online forum to buy cosmetics, particularly in 2012 where they were found to buy more products over their urban counterparts.