Revlon announces CEO transition

August 2, 2023

Revlon has appointed Elizabeth (Liz) A. Smith Interim CEO, effective immediately. Smith has served as Executive Chair of the Revlon Board of Directors since May 2023 and will continue in that role. She previously served …

French Aerosol Committee to host Technical Information Day on 11/8

August 1, 2023

The French Aerosol Committee (Comité Français des Aérosols or CFA) will hold its next Technical Information Day on Wednesday, November 8, at La Maison de L'Amérique Latine in Paris, France. Current topics such as regulatory issues, …

Salvalco’s Eco-Valve chosen for new Rossmann Isana deodorant

Salvalco has announced its latest collaboration with Rossmann, the European drugstore chain. Rossman selected Salvalco's Eco-Valve technology with nitrogen propellant for the new deodorant range in its Isana brand of body care products. The sprays, …

Federal regulatory agenda activity

The aerosol industry has been facing a number of pressure points over the last several years, including tariffs, supply chain disruptions and labor shortages. However, new and revised regulations might be the most significant source …

Regulatory Issues

Canada Friendly reminder, Environment & Climate Change Canada (ECCC) adopted the Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Concentration Limits for Certain Products Regulation. This is the Canadian version of the VOC regulation for Consumer Products. This rule was …

Spray package corrosion is always present!

Hello, everyone. Your spray products have probably both changed and evolved over time. Changes/evolutions are driven by the desire to have: 1. Sustainable raw materials; 2. Environmentally friendly (Green) raw materials; 3. Water used as a solvent instead …

Viatris launces Breyna, FDA-approved aerosol asthma inhaler

July 31, 2023

Viatris, a global healthcare company, and Kindeva Drug Delivery, have collaborated on the launch of Breyna (budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate) Inhalation Aerosol, the first generic version of  Symbicort with an Abbreviated New Drug Application …

Registration is open for NYSCC fishing trip on 8/12

July 24, 2023

Registration is currently open for the New York Society of Chemical Chemists (NYSCC) annual fishing trip, taking place on Saturday, August 12. The chartered fishing expedition will take place aboard the Mi-Jo, located in Atlantic Highlands, …

Cosmoprof North America’s 20th exhibition a success

July 20, 2023

B2B beauty exhibition Cosmoprof North America wrapped up a successful 20th anniversary edition at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV from July 11–13. Tradeshow attendance grew 20% over last year, welcoming thousands …

Coty agrees to sell $150M of Wella stake

Coty Inc. has entered into a binding letter of intent to sell a portion of its Wella stake to investment firm IGF Wealth Management. Coty will sell a 3.6% stake in Wella for $150 million, subject …