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Jul 26, 2010 - International Stem Cell Plans $10 Million Financing Through European Subsidiary - Industry News
International Stem Cell Corporation , announced that it had entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with ARG Vermogensverwaltung AG ("ARG"), a German Investment Fund, to create a new European subsidiary ("ISCO Europe") to be funded with up to $10 million of capital derived from ARG and other independent sources in Europe.
Jul 22, 2010 - Beraca invests in the sustainable use of pracaxi for the cosmetic industry - Industry News
Although its name is not as widespread as other species of the Brazilian biodiversity, the pracaxi (or "pracachy") - Pentaclethara macroloba Wild - is a very well known tree in the Amazon region. Its antibacterial and anti-hemorrhagic properties have made the plant traditional among local populations in the treatment of snake bites, healing of ulcers and surgical sanitation.
Jul 16, 2010 - Lipo will now operate as a division of Vantage Specialty Chemicals - Industry News
H.I.G. Capital, LLC ("H.I.G."), through its portfolio company, Vantage Specialty Chemicals (Chicago, IL), has recapitalized Lipo Chemicals, Inc., (Paterson, NJ) and its affiliated companies, a leading, global provider of ingredients and ingredient technologies to the personal care and cosmetics industry.
Jul 15, 2010 - Skinvisible Licenses Invisicare Products for U.S., China and Europe - Industry News
Skinvisible, Inc. and RHEI Pharmaceuticals, a Hong Kong-based pharmaceutical company and a subsidiary of the Luxembourg-based Leeward Ventures SICAR SCA, announce the completion of an exclusive license agreement granting RHEI, the exclusive rights to three Skinvisible formulations developed using its patented Invisicare polymer delivery system.
May 28, 2010 - The European Commission expected to move to phase II for the personal care and European laundry business of Sara Lee - Industry News
The Phase II process will involve a detailed analysis of the impact of the acquisition, market by market.
Apr 29, 2010 - Bureau Veritas Launches New Service For Cosmetics Industry - Industry News
Bureau Veritas Certification has launched a new certification service in North America: ISO 22716.
Dec 23, 2008 - New Product Tests Reveal Beauty Companies are Removing Toxic Phthalates - Industry News
Under pressure from consumer advocates and regulators, some leading beauty companies are using fewer toxic chemicals than they did a few years ago, according to new product tests released today by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.
May 22, 2008 - SOCMA Tells Key Senate Committee REACh Would Hamper U.S. Innovation - Industry News
In testimony before the United States Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works, the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) urged lawmakers to "thoughtfully consider whether it is necessary or wise to adopt a monolithic new regulatory regime for chemical regulation like the European Union's Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation."
Nov 6, 2007 - Herbalife Hires New Vice President for East Central Europe - Industry News
Herbalife Ltd. announced the hiring of Edyta Kurek as vice president, East Central Europe which includes Poland, Hungary, the Czech and Slovak Republics, and the Baltic States of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. She will be based in Warsaw.
Sep 26, 2007 - Dow Surfactants Enhances Distribution Network in Europe - Industry News
Dow Europe GmbH ("Dow") and Univar Products International NV ("Univar") have announced plans to market and distribute the Dow range of specialty surfactants to European customers.
Sep 17, 2007 - Altuglas International has announced a price increase for its PMMA resins in Europe - Industry News
Altuglas International has announced a price increase of 100 €/T for its PMMA resins in Europe, effective October 1st, 2007.
Nov 23, 2006 - REACH: firm stand by Environment Committee at second reading - Industry News
In its second reading vote on REACH on Tuesday, the Environment Committee decided by a large majority to take a tougher line than the Council. MEPs called for the most hazardous substances to be substituted wherever possible and also stressed the duty of care principle and the need to promote alternatives to animal testing.
Nov 16, 2006 - SmallTimes Magazine and Nano Science and Technology Institute To Co-Produce 'Health & Environmental Summit on Nano' at Nanotech 2007 in May - Industry News
To assist the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in its fact-finding on the use of nanotechnologies in foods, cosmetics, drugs, and other consumer goods, nanoscience's leading publisher and conference producer will co-produce a special "Health & Environmental Summit on Nano" during Nanotech 2007, May 20-24 in Santa Clara, Calif.
Oct 31, 2006 - Legal and Environmental Ramifications of REACH - Industry News
Ken Rivlin and Owen Lomas, law partners in Allen & Overy, from New York and London, respectively, moderated a two-day presentation at their New York City headquarters, on October 19 and 20. The presentations addressed environmental issues and compliance in a wide area of geographic locations, and under a variety of circumstances, legislative structures and systems.
Sep 7, 2006 - REACH: Better the devil you know…. - Industry News
REACH is coming and it’s here to stay. Hailed at the most intrusive piece of legislation to hit the chemicals supply chain, its impact will be widespread and for the unprepared, potentially catastrophic.
Mar 3, 2006 - CTFA Launches Package of Consumer-Oriented Industry Initiatives at 2006 Annual Meeting - Industry News
The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association (CTFA) announced five new initiatives to provide consumers with more product and ingredient information in the areas of safety and self-regulation and enable the industry to be more competitive in the global marketplace.

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