ICMAD issues Industry Alert concerning UV absorbers in sunscreen
On June 11, 2019, Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers & Distributors (ICMAD) issued the following Industry Alert: Dear ICMAD Members and Industry Friends: You may have seen news reports to the effect that the UV absorbers in some sunscreens …
Unilever buys prestige skin care brand Tatcha for an estimated $500M
Unilever has acquired prestige skin care company Tatcha for an estimated $500 million, according to reports. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The brand was founded by Vicky Tsai a decade ago and is expected …
Lindal celebrates 60 years…
LINDAL Group honors employees in 60th anniversary celebrations Aerosol dispensing firm LINDAL Group has marked its 60th anniversary by hosting a series of exclusive celebratory events with its 1,200 employees. In the run up to the company’s anniversary …
Luxe Pack New York welcomes record-breaking attendance
Luxe Pack New York’s experienced a record-breaking 17th edition in May with 3,744 attendees and enjoyed a new venue at the Jacob K. Javits Center. Attendance was up 4% from the previous year. More than 200 …
Fragrance Foundation announces 2019 Award Winners
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Chemical industry expansion continues in U.S. despite headwinds
U.S. chemical industry output will continue to grow in 2019 despite a challenging global economy, according to the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) “Mid-Year 2019 Chemical Industry Situation and Outlook.” Growth in key domestic end-use markets …
CRC Industries gets patent for innovative GDI engine cleaning technology
CRC Industries, Inc. has been awarded U.S. Patent No.10,267,227 for its CRC GDI IVD Intake Valve & Turbo Cleaner which helps to reduce or eliminate intake valve deposits in gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines and …
TricorBraun appoints Brett Hecker as CIO; Doug Bolen will help transition
TricorBraun has appointed Brett Hecker as Chief Information Officer and he will join the company’s Executive Leadership Team. He succeeds Doug Bolen, who will stay at the company through September 1 to help Hecker transition. …
Regulatory Issues
CARB On April 12, 2019, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff held its first Public Workshop on its new round of rule development for Consumer Products. CARB staff is proposing to evaluate consumer product survey categories …
TSCA Prioritization: What is it good for?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently designated 20 High Priority chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).1 This is the latest implementation step in the multi-year process of changes required by the amendments …