PCPC names L’Oréal’s David Greenberg as new board chair
The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) announced the election of David Greenberg as its new board chair. Greenberg, who has served as the CEO of L’Oréal USA and President of the North America Zone since …
O’Mara named Executive VP of Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands, Inc. announced the appointment of Noelle O'Mara as Executive VP & President, New Platforms & Acquisitions, effective May 6. In this role, O'Mara will have responsibility for identifying and scaling new organic growth platforms …
Successful aerosol formulation strategies
Part 1: Defining project scope & goals… In the beginning … of an aerosol product development (PD) project, it is crucial to gather as much information as possible to understand the scope more accurately and to …
Protecting and advancing aerosol fire codes
As manufacturers and marketers of aerosol products know, there are many laws, regulations, standards and codes to comply with, such as ingredient disclosure, transportation regulations, and volatile organic compound (VOC) standards. Fire and building codes …
Regulatory Issues
New York On March 13, the State of New York held a webinar to accept comments on amendments to 6 NYCRR Part 494 on the use of hydrofluorocarbon substances (HFCs). This affects aerosol products and small …
Spray package material defects, Part 3
Hello, everyone. In March, we covered defects in polymer and tinplate coatings and their relationship with corrosion. The April column covered defects in laminated film bags, along with those found in traditional steel aerosol containers. Most …
Kenvue breaks ground on NJ headquarters
On April 24, Kenvue hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 290,000 sq. ft. global headquarters in Summit, NJ, recognizing the start of construction of its 100,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art Science & Innovation Lab. Kenvue …
P&G Professional introduces new Dawn Professional Heavy Duty Powerwash
Procter & Gamble Professional has launched Dawn Professional Heavy Duty Powerwash. Developed with foodservice professionals in mind, the new kitchen cleaner provides the power of an eight-hour soak in minutes versus Dawn non-concentrated, according to …
Fragrance Foundation President Emeritus Annette Green turns 100
The Fragrance Foundation (TFF) President Emeritus Annette Green turned 100 on April 26. For more than forty years, Green worked at the Fragrance Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the perfume industry in the United …
Aerosol Recycling Initiative details economic & environmental benefits of recycling aerosol cans
On April 22, The Aerosol Recycling Initiative published the Executive Summary to a white paper that will be released in May 2024. The Executive Summary details the campaign’s initial-phase activities and data gathered to date …