EPA registers Nootkatone as insecticide, repellent
A new active ingredient, discovered and developed by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), has been registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use in insecticides and insect repellents. Studies show that …
Perfumed Plume awards set for September 3, virtually
The 2020 Perfumed Plume Awards winners for fragrance journalism will be presented on Sept. 3 from 3:00-4:00 pm (EST) virtually. The presentation will announce, congratulate and celebrate the winners, according to Perfumed Plume Co-Founders Lyn …
Amazon establishes Counterfeit Crimes Unit
Amazon Establishes Counterfeit Crimes Unit to Bring Counterfeiters to Justice New, global team is dedicated to investigating, finding, and launching legal action and criminal referrals against counterfeiters Amazon recently announced it has established a new Counterfeit Crimes …
DOT ERG 2020 Edition now available
The U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline & Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) has released an updated version of its Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG). Issued every four years, the guidebook is required for use by …
Voyant Beauty completes purchase of KIK Personal Care
Voyant Beauty Holdings, LLC has finalized the acquisition of the KIK Personal Care business from KIK Custom Products. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition of KPC will broaden Voyant Beauty's product range, innovation, …
Clearing the Air Summit from ACE & HCPA scheduled for Sept. 24
The Alliance for Consumer Education (ACE) and the Household & Commercial Product Association's (HCPA) Air Care Reputation Task Force are planning to co-host the "Clearing the Air Summit" on Sept. 24. The virtual summit will create …
Aptar to close two Connecticut plants
The Aptar Group will close its Connecticut facilities in Torrington and Stratford, laying off 290 people in the process, according to the company. The layoffs will begin Sept. 15; the Torrington facility will officially close by …
Midwest SCC’s TEAMWORKS 2020 goes virtual
The Midwest Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) announced that TEAMWORKS 2020 will not take place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago this year. Instead, a virtual event will take place on Oct. …
B’laster acquires AC Avalanche
Industrial aerosol manufacturer B’laster has acquired the AC Avalanche division from TSI Products, Inc. With this transaction, B’laster nearly doubles its revenue, according to the company. The AC Avalanche automotive aftermarket product lines include Avalanche …
Edgewell Personal Care announces plan to acquire CREMO
Edgewell Personal Care Co. announced it is acquiring CREMO, an American men's grooming company, for $235 million. "We are excited to announce this agreement to acquire CREMO," said Rod Little, Edgewell's President & CEO. "The men's …