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Jul 5, 2010 -
Fragrance Beyond Perfumery by Nancy Jeffries
There is a world of fragrance expression beyond brilliantly packaged fine fragrances at retail counters. Whether plugging into the youth market, collaborating with design, art or advertising, today's...
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Jun 23, 2010 -
Suppliers’ Day Reigns Supreme in New Jersey by Nancy Jeffries
The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) presented Suppliers' Day 2010, May 11-12, 2010, at The New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, Edison, New Jersey. A newly expanded and enhanced addition...
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Apr 28, 2010 -
Foam Boosters and Stabilizers by Nick Morante
Foam can be considered a function of saturating a liquid with a gas using some pressure or agitation. But you’ll see this action when you agitate a bar of soap under water. The result is foam which...
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Editorial
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by Dr. Annelie Struessmann
Jun 16, 2010
Japan: Quasi-drugs are defined in Japan as products with restricted use while having a mild action on the
human body1. The category includes hair tonics, bath preparations, skin whitening products, leave-on acne
products anti-dandruff shampoos, fluorinated toothpastes, hair dyes, etc. They are borderline products which
are categorized differently in various markets; therefore, the applicable regulatory framework has to be
carefully researched.Manufacturers of quasi drugs need to be accredited by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)2 according to Article 13-3 of the Japanese Pharmaceutical Affairs Law (PAL). This applies to domestic manufacturers as well as to foreign manufacturers when importing products into Japan. Additionally a premarketing approval of the Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau of the MHLW applies according to Article 14 of the PAL. For the application of the marketing approval a foreign manufacturer must appoint a drug marketing authorization holder in Japan who performs all procedures with the MHLW on behalf of the applicant. The marketing authorization holder can as well apply for the manufacturing license of the manufacturer and is also authorized to market the products. All paperwork for the applications needs to be submitted in Japanese language. The regulatory agency conducting the scientific reviews for the marketing approval is the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA)3 which also monitors the postmarketing safety. Recently this agency also provided many regulatory texts and application forms in English translations on its website. However, it is reminded that the English documents are only for reference purposes; in case of any discrepancy, the Japanese text will prevail...
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News
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Jul 22, 2010 -
Barista Bath and Body Wins Discover Beauty Award at 2010 Cosmoprof North America
- Industry News
Barista Bath and Body, a brand new natural line of coffee-inspired bath and skincare products, made its debut last weekend at Cosmoprof North America and was honored to receive the 2010 Discover Beauty Award. The award is based on concept, packaging and the ability to succeed in the beauty marketplace as judged by a group of industry experts.
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Jul 20, 2010 -
New Study Tool for Cosmetologists
- Industry News
RPA Solutions, LLC formally announced the launch of Salon Prep, a revolutionary online cosmetology program designed to help students pass their required cosmetology state board examination.
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Jul 9, 2010 -
Menthol pellets
- Product News
Menthol pellets are microcapsules which content 30%, pure menthol (size 0.7-1.5mm).
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Jul 9, 2010 -
Procter & Gamble Closes Acquisition of Ambi Pur
- Industry News
The Procter & Gamble Company announced that it has completed its acquisition of the Ambi Pur Brand from Sara Lee Corporation for euro 320 million.
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Jun 11, 2010 -
Symrise doubles capacities and strengthens market leadership in the synthetic menthol segment
- Industry News
Symrise AG is strengthening its global market leadership in the manufacture of synthetic menthol by significantly expanding production capacities. The company plans to double its existing capacity by the middle of 2012.
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Jun 9, 2010 -
Today Shaving Becomes 'Gliding' as Gillette® Fusion® ProGlide and Gillette Fusion ProSeries are Available on Store Shelves
- Product News
Today, men's demands for an incredibly comfortable shave have been answered as Procter & Gamble announces the in-store arrival of new Gillette® Fusion® ProGlide razors and cartridges and Gillette Fusion ProSeries - the latest shaving and skin care products from the world's leading male grooming brand.
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Jun 7, 2010 -
Semichem Providing Great Value for Men Across the UK
- Industry News
The growth in male skincare and styling products over the last few years has shown that being a stylish and sophisticated gent is becoming priority among men.
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