All news articles for October 2013

L’Oreal still dominating China with 12.4% growth

L’Oreal still dominating China with 12.4% growth

By Michelle Yeomans

According to the latest market research, L’Oreal remains a domineering force in China’s cosmetics sector as it achieves RMB12.05 billion in 2012, less than 20 years after wading into the country’s then, underdeveloped markets.

China government begins consultation process on animal testing

China government begins consultation process on animal testing

By Simon Pitman

The China government has confirmed that it is instigating a consultation process to find alternative to the testing on cosmetics products on animals. amid mounting international pressure, with Cruelty Free International voicing its support.

Amway consolidates China as its no.1 market

Amway consolidates China as its no.1 market

By Michelle Yeomans

When direct sales player Amway made efforts to expand beyond its US markets back in 1995 to crack China, it appears to have been a bold move that has more than paid off, as almost 20 years on, the country provides 90% of its business.

Anisa reflects on a decade of manufacturing in China

Anisa reflects on a decade of manufacturing in China

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Cosmetics packaging supplier Anisa International are celebrating a decade of production in China and its founder and CEO says that it is down to the quality that they can produce there in comparison to anywhere else.

Merck launches new skin care actives

Merck launches new skin care actives

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Ingredients supplier Merck has launched new cosmetics actives and invited CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com down to give us an exclusive insight on the skin care ingredients.