Axe gains PETA approval and joins Beauty Without Bunnies program
Unilever’s Axe has gained approval from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The accreditation will see the deodorant brand join its stablemates on the Beauty Without Bunnies program.
Chanel creates industry alliance to improve traceability
Chanel has formed an alliance of 15 beauty manufacturers with the goal of improving traceability within the industry. The Traceability Alliance for Sustainable Cosmetics is sponsored by the Federation des Enterprises de la Beaute and aims to address traceability at scale.
The Body Shop achieves vegan certification for all products
The Body Shop has announced that it has become the first global beauty brand to achieve 100 percent vegan product formulations across all ranges.
HeiQ Launches Biobased Skin Care Textiles
HeiQ, a leader in textile innovation, has developed HeiQ Skin Care, a 100% biobased textile finishing technology.
KraveBeauty unveils limited edition products with fully traceable tamanu oil
KraveBeauty has launched a duo of products designed to showcase its new commitment to responsibly and sustainably sourced ingredients. The brand ‘hit reset’ on its sourcing practices, aiming to gain full visibility into the process, improve working conditions and contribute to climate resilience.
L’Oréal and Cosmo’s Sustainable Fragrance Technology Partnership
L’Oréal Groupe and Cosmo International Fragrances have formed a partnership to introduce a new Green Sciences-based extraction process for creating fine fragrances.
The Body Shop and Cruelty Free International call for UK animal testing ban
The Body Shop and Cruelty Free International are reigniting their fight against animal testing and calling for an outright ban on animal testing in the UK after the government’s stealth reintroduction of the practice via legislation that aligned the UK rules with REACH post Brexit.
Clariant buys Lucas Meyer for US$810 million
Clariant has announced that it has agreed to acquire Lucas Meyer Cosmetics from IFF for US$810 million. The deal is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close early next year.
German glitter sales soar as EU ban looms
German shoppers have been stockpiling glitter as an EU ban on microbeads approaches. Loose glitter will no longer be sold in the European Union from October 15 as part of a wider drive to reduce the release of microplastics into the environment.
Symrise Boosts Stake in Kobo Products
Symrise AG has increased its stake in Kobo Products Inc. to 49%, solidifying its involvement in the cosmetic pigment and powder sector.
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