“Aerosol 2020” set for Sydney, Australia March 31-April 2

November 26, 2019

The Aerosol Association of Australia will hold “Aerosol 2020” in Sydney March 31–April 2, 2020. Sponsorships are available. For more info, visit https://www.aerosol.com.au/. Tentative events will include: March 31: "Aerosol Technology Training Course" at …

LVMH to buy Tiffany & Co. for approx. $16.2B

November 25, 2019

LVMH is buying 182-year-old Manhattan-based jewelry company Tiffany & Co. LVMH will pay $135 per share, valuing Tiffany at about $16.2 billion. According to reports, the deal is one of the largest yet in the …

HCPA to give Innovation Awards; DS Containers aerosol can production to be honored

November 21, 2019

The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) announced the winners of its inaugural Innovation Awards, honoring accomplishments in product innovation and sustainability in five product categories. Winners include: Technology Innovation Award: DS Containers (Drawn & …

ACI revamps enzyme guidance document for consumer products

November 20, 2019

The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) has updated its “Guidance for the Risk Assessment of Enzyme-Containing Consumer Products” to help consumer product manufacturers develop appropriate risk management assessments and strategies and continue successful product safety stewardship …

ADF&PCD and PLD Paris 2020 unveils speakers

November 19, 2019

Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF) & Packaging of Perfume Cosmetics & Design (PCD) and Packaging of Premium & Luxury Drinks (PLD) Paris 2020 released details of the 35-hour conference program scheduled for Jan. 29 & …

EPA approves streamlined system to recycle aerosol cans

November 18, 2019

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a streamlined system to manage hazardous waste aerosol cans via a rule, which will save an estimated $5.3 million annually in regulatory costs. With this rule, EPA …

Richard Sedlak set to retire from American Cleaning Institute

November 13, 2019

Richard Sedlak, American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) Executive VP of Technical & International Affairs, will retire on Dec. 31 after more than 42 years with the association. Dr. James Kim will succeed Sedlak starting Jan. 1. Kim …

SCJ becomes major investor in Coola sun care company

November 11, 2019

S.C. Johnson & Son Inc. (SCJ) has reportedly entered into an agreement with California-based sunscreen company Coola to become its major investor. Terms of the investment were not disclosed. Coola was founded in 2000 with an …

NYSCC announces slate of 2020 board members

The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) has announced its 2020 Executive Board. The members include: Giorgino “Gino” Macalino of The Estée Lauder Cos. as Chair; Sonia Dawson of DSM Personal Care …

Happy Veterans Day: Walmart names Beaumont Products as Veteran-Owned Supplier of the Year

November 7, 2019

Beaumont Products, Inc., manufacturer of household consumer products, including Citrus Magic and Hero Clean, has been named the Veteran-Owned Supplier of the Year by Walmart, Inc. Companies considered for the honor must be veteran-owned and …