News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
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.
The Netherlands-based IMCD Group has expanded its footprint in the Asia Pacific region for cosmetics ingredients with the acquisition of the Australia-based operations of Capitol Ingredients.
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.
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.