Archive for ‘Organic Cosmetics’

January 15, 2015

Beautycounter Nabs TPG Investment, Another Vote of Confidence in Safe

Beautycounter Nabs TPG Investment, Another Vote of Confidence in Safe
We'd take TPG's investment in Renfrew's company as another sign that the pool of consumers interested in safe cosmetics is in fact coming together — because, hey, investors pick portfolio companies that they think have the potential to make a lot of …
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January 14, 2015

Latest Natural Cosmetics News

Stock Watch – Air Products & Chemicals Inc. (NYSE:APD)
It is a supplier of hydrogen and helium and operates in markets, such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen and natural gas liquefaction. Its segments include … a unit of Air Products. In February 2012, it acquired ROVI Cosmetics …
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January 12, 2015

Latest USDA Manufacture News

New Wood Construction Technology Gets Boost
The funding will enable Riddle Laminators, the glue-laminate operation of DR Johnson, to collaborate with a research team of OSU faculty and students to construct a pilot manufacturing line for CLT at its facility and to test the CLT produced at the …
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FDA Ensures Your Foods From Animals Are Safe
If you eat meat or drink milk, you want to know: Are there trace amounts of the veterinary drugs used in food-producing animals entering your diet? And if they are, are the amounts safe for human consumption? Those questions—among others—are the …
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January 11, 2015

Latest NSF Cosmetics News

Go Green Global Technologies to Acquire Assets of Sonical SRL
The company is a leader in the emerging Pulsed-Power technology sector and has a portfolio of intellectual property that currently includes three United States patents and NSF/ANSI, UL, and CSA certification. Since inception, the company has focused on …
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Lubriplate Lubricants Company Achieves ISO 21469 Certification
… recently obtained ISO 21469 certification from the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) for all of its NSF/H-1 registered food machinery lubricants, which are intended for use in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and animal feed …
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Go Green Global Technologies Validates the Sonical™ Fuel Charger's
The company is a leader in the emerging Pulsed-Power technology sector and has a portfolio of intellectual property that currently includes three United States patents and NSF/ANSI, UL, and CSA certification. Since inception, the company has focused on …
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January 9, 2015

Natural trend continues as segment posts double-digit sales growth

Natural trend continues as segment posts double-digit sales growth
According to market researcher Kline, sales of natural cosmetics market are at nearly $ 30 billion globally, increasing 10.6% in 2013. Figures like this are a sign that global consumers remain drawn towards this trend, and with marketing investments and …
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Hollywood Swag Bag Offers a Sneak Peek Inside Golden Globe Nominees Gift
See what Patricia Arquette, and Reese Witherspoon, are receiving in their Hollywood Swag Bags. Readers can win a bag by following us on Twitter @SwagGivesBack. BEVERLY HILLS, CA, USA, January 8, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ — Hollywood Swag Bag …
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Achieving chemical-free natural cosmetics with the power of enzymes
(Nanowerk News) A EUR 7 million EU-funded project has been launched with the intention of replacing chemical cosmetic production techniques with eco-friendly alternatives. By doing so, the OPTIBIOCAT project hopes to provide the natural cosmetics …
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January 8, 2015

Latest Organic Cosmetics News

China Losing out in expanding Asian natural cosmetics market
China is losing market share in the Asian natural and organic cosmetics market, recently revealed market Organic Monitor. According to the market research firm, Chinese market growth rates are declining because of animal-testing methods and formulation …
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January 6, 2015

Latest FDA OTC Registered News

Sunscreen bill to speed up FDA review of new ingredients made in U.S.
Require the FDA to regularly report to Congress on its efforts to reduce the backlog of existing applications and review of new ingredients. Require the FDA to finalize its regulations related to all OTC sunscreens, including those reviewed by the …
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FDA warns of risks of OTC contact lenses for Halloween
It's very important that you only buy contact lenses from a company that sells FDA-cleared or approved contact lenses and requires you to provide a prescription. Anyone selling you contact lenses must get your prescription and verify it with your doctor.
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January 4, 2015

DGCX launches 3 new emerging market currency futures

DGCX launches 3 new emerging market currency futures
DUBAI (Scrap Register): Expanding its suite of Emerging Market (EM) products, the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX), has announced the launch of three new currency contracts – Russian Ruble Futures, Korean Won Futures and South African …
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Newedge managing director departs
Head of OTC clearing sales departs after only nine months in the role Mark Gonzalez, managing director and head of over-the-counter clearing sales, Americas, at Newedge has left the firm. Based in New York, … Register here for your FREE 4 week trial*.
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January 3, 2015

Certain Meds, Driving Can Be Deadly Mix: FDA

Certain Meds, Driving Can Be Deadly Mix: FDA
"You can feel the effects some over-the-counter medicines can have on your driving for a short time after you take them, or their effects can last for several hours," Dr. Ali Mohamadi, a medical officer at the FDA, said in an agency news release. "In …
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Over-the-counter contraception not on Republican agenda
A number of Republican candidates surmounted Democrats' “war on women” attacks in this year's campaigns by calling for birth control to be made available over the counter — but it's unclear whether they'll be able to follow through on those promises …
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Over-the-counter Laxatives
As an example, in January 2014 the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a safety warning about OTC sodium phosphate osmotic laxatives. The FDA warned that in rare instances, using more than 1 dose in 24 hours of these laxatives could …
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January 1, 2015

This app wants you to Think Dirty about your cosmetics

This app wants you to Think Dirty about your cosmetics
But when it comes to all of our personal care items, from soap to lotion to cosmetics, it isn't nearly as easy to understand which ingredients may be risky or hazardous, unless we've memorized the names of specific chemicals and additives that are …
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Caring for young skin
WHEN it comes to skin care, you are never too young to start. Healthy habits at a young age can make a big difference in skin health and appearance in years to come. But should teenagers be concerned about skin care routines and if so, how early should …
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How traditional creams can capitalize on the rise of beauty devices..
More effort on building a natural/organic product portfolio. The benefits offered by beauty devices are indeed highly attractive, but one must not forget that naturalness is still a prominent theme in almost all categories across personal care. Some …
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