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Asian cosmetics summit to tackle major ethical & ecological issues

24-Jul-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

According to Organic Monitor, the second Asia-Pacific edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit to be held in Hong Kong this November is to tackle some of the major ethical and ecological issues facing the industry in that region.

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"China may be quicker than the West to accept non-animal testing alternative," says industry expert

16-Jul-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

With China poised to accept its first ever non-animal test method for cosmetics by late summer, Dr. Brian Jones of the Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS) says don’t be surprised by how quickly the autorities accept and implement more.

India government mulling ban on animal testing for cosmetics

29-Jun-2012 By Simon Pitman

The India government has is considering introducing a ban on the testing of cosmetic products on animals, following lobby group pressure.

Urban Decay comes under fire as it moves into Chinese market

21-Jun-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

The brand well known in the US, UK, Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Singapore and the Middle East has come under fire due to its decision to move into the Chinese market, despite its conflicting animal testing policy.

Skin whitening trend driving male cosmetic market in India

06-Jun-2012 By Andrew McDougall

Having amassed a dominant share in the Indian men’s cosmetics market, fairness creams are emerging as a key trend in the country according to a new market report. 

ECEAE launches campaign to introduce animal testing alternatives in China

29-May-2012 By Andrew McDougall

The European Coalition to End Animal Experiments has launched a new initiative to introduce animal testing alternatives for cosmetic products in China.

Close-to-market key to meeting the skin care trends for BASF

09-May-2012 By Andrew McDougall

Having announced its latest marketing strategy at the recent in-cosmetics show in Barcelona, BASF were keen to show how it has been implemented and helped development of its new skin care actives.

PCHi 2013 will be aiming at an increasingly global audience

08-May-2012

Following on from the success of PCHi 2012 in Shanghai, event project director Daniel Chan expects next year’s show in Guangzhou to attract a strong mix of international and domestic industry professionals.

in-cosmetics ingredient launch round-up

17-Apr-2012 By Katie Nichol

At this year’s in-cosmetics taking place in Barcelona, which opens its doors today, CosmesticsDesign-Europe.com takes a two-part look at some of the ingredients being showcased by various exhibitors at the event.

PCHi expo readies to open its doors in Shanghai next week

23-Feb-2012 By Simon Pitman

The Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) event will platform the latest industry innovations at the Expo Theme Pavilion in Shanghai and the Cosmetics Design team will be there.

China ingredients register gives counterfeiters opportunities

27-Jan-2012 By Simon Pitman

Since the 2008 advent of compulsory ingredients registration in China the initiative has made doing business more complex and also opened up the door to counterfeiters, according to Campo Research.

Not investing properly in foreign markets could damage brand, says expert

25-Jan-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

In an exclusive interview with CosmeticsDesign.com USA, Dr. Alain Khaiat advises companies investing in the Asian Pacific market that, “It’s the brand that is at risk of being damaged if the distributor does not do everything properly.”

IIVS expands Program in support of animal testing alternatives in cosmetics

20-Jan-2012 By Andrew McDougall

The Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS) will expand its international outreach program having recognised the need to drive regulatory change in those countries that still require animal testing for cosmetic and personal care products.

Takasago unveils massive expansion in South East Asia

26-Jul-2011 By Simon Pitman

Japan flavours and fragrance player Takasago has announced a €20m investment for its operations in the Southeast Asia region.

Kao continues Asia Oceanic expansion with planned hair colour launch

11-Jan-2011 By Andrew McDougall

Japan-headquartered Kao Corporation has accelerated its global product development, with plans to introduce its foam-type hair colour products in Thailand later this year.