Press Releases

• 07 Sep 2010
  Rhodia contributes to strengthen scientific cooperation between China and France through its work with public research bodies.

  Shanghai,China,August the 31st 2010--- Specialty chemical producer Rhodia, the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), the Ecole Normale Superieure of Lyon (ENSL) and the East China Normal University (ECNU) of Shanghai have signed a...

• 07 Sep 2010
  China to Set Up Safety System for Beauty Products

  China's State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) has moved to create the country's first safety assessment and monitoring system for cosmetics and skin care products, said an SFDA official. It was announced that the SFDA would soon issue an...

• 02 Sep 2010
  PCHi Conference Programme Ready for Action

  Beijing, 31 August 2010 | Reed Sinopharm Exhibitors (RSE) today announces the most up-to-date PCHi conference programme, featuring two contemporary themes - “Earth-Friendly Formulations” and “The Macho Side of Personal Care” – that are relevant to...

• 31 Aug 2010
  Momentive Achieves Global ISO 9001:2008 Certification

  Momentive Performance Materials received Global International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2008 Certification for all 26 of the company’s locations world wide from DQS UL Management Systems Solutions in June 2010. ISO 9001:2008 is...

• 26 Aug 2010
  PCHi a Natural Choice for Textron

  In tough economic times, companies are understandably more careful about expenditure, especially with their marketing dollars.  Selecting the right trade show to exhibit at, for example, is for some companies becoming more of a challenge. ...

• 26 Aug 2010
  Has the fragrance market reached saturation point?

  Global fragrance sales have been cushioned from the worst effects of the 2008/09 recession, growing by 3% last year to reach US$35bn, according to Euromonitor. One of the most striking features has been the massive de-stocking which occurred...

• 23 Aug 2010
  Beauty, for men

  Half a decade ago, when Shah Rukh Khan took a dip in a bathtub to endorse Lux, he did much more than just endorse a soap brand. He set a precedent. Back then, the male grooming market was almost non-existent and the Indian market  had few...

• 23 Aug 2010
  Europe: Natural Cosmetic Brands on Expansion Spree

  A growing number of natural cosmetic companies are building a pan-European presence by entering new country markets. Established companies such as Korres Natural Products and Melvita are opening concept stores across Europe, whilst new brands are...

• 18 Aug 2010
  Clariant Selects PCHi 2010 for Global Launch of Latest Product

  Swiss specialty chemicals giant Clariant Chemicals decided to globally launch a new product in Shanghai during PCHi 2010 (Personal Care & Homecare Ingredients) in March this year.  In doing so, the company hoped to capture the show’s...

• 16 Aug 2010
  The Analysis For Indian Cosmetic Industry Year (2009-2012)

  The Indian cosmetics industry has emerged as one of the industries holding huge potential for further growth. In 2009, the cosmetics industry registered sales of INR 356.6 Billion (US$ 7.1 Billion) despite the global economic recession. The...