The European Cosmetics Association, formerly named "Colipa", will now be called "Cosmetics Europe - The Personal Care Association". The association has been representing European cosmetic companies and national associations for fifty years. The name change comes at a time when the European cosmetics industry represents one-third of the global market, across the entire range of personal care products.

Helix BioMedix, Inc., a developer of bioactive peptides, announced that it has been granted four new U.S. and foreign patents, further strengthening the company's intellectual property assets. The patents focus on dermatological health, where the company continues to build its industry leading intellectual property portfolio.

The European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals (ECETOC) publishes Joint Assessment of Commodity Chemicals (JACC) on Linear Polydimethylsiloxanes. Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) belongs to a group of polymeric organosilicon compounds that are commonly referred to as silicones. PDMS is the most widely used silicon-based organic polymer, and is particularly known for its unusual rheological (or flow) properties.

Phytage ApS has announced the signing of its first portfolio compound for advancement through testing towards approval. Phytage's agreement with the Polish Academy of Sciences specifies a minimum two-year development plan for Compound PHX27 from Malus domestica, the common apple tree, which shows several significant indications for improvement of the skin.