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• 化妝品法規：http://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/regulatory/

Oxford Neurosurgeon Supports Animal Testing for Cosmetics [March 6, 2006]

An Oxford, UK-based neurosurgeon who was one of the first scientists to publicly support the use of animals in medical research also condones their use to test cosmetics, according to reports. In an interview with the Guardian, Tipu Aziz said that people criticize cosmetics but he explained that self-beautification has been going for centuries. “If [animal testing is] proven to reduce suffering through animals tests, it's not wrong to use them,” said Aziz in the interview.

Prof Aziz has been a vocal supporter of the use of animals. He and another Oxford scientist, John Stein, a neurophysiologist, recently faced animal rights extremists to speak in favor of the building of a controversial £18m (US$31.5 million) research laboratory. According to reports, Aziz uses monkeys in Parkinson's disease research and spoke in front of several hundred people at a rally in Oxford organized by Pro-Test, a campaign group set up by supporters of animal research. The use of animals in cosmetics research was banned in the UK in 1998 and will be illegal across the EU by 2009.

FDA Proposes Labeling Rule for Color Additives [Feb. 2, 2006]

A recent announcement from the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) announced to members that on Jan. 30, 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register requiring the declaration of carmine and cochineal extract on the label of all food and cosmetic products containing these color additives. The proposed rule reportedly would require the labeling of bulk as well as finished products. Comments on the proposed rule are due May 1, 2006, and the rule will take effect two years from the date of publication of any final rulemaking.

According to the announcement, the FDA rejected a petition submitted in 1998 by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) requesting the labeling of cochineal extract and carmine be of "animal (insect) origin" because the cochineal dye is made from the dried and ground female bodies of beetles (Coccus cacti). The FDA concluded the proposed labeling requirement would provide sensitized consumers sufficient information to avoid products containing these color additives. FEMA will submit comments to the FDA in support of its position. Members are encouraged to read the proposed rule and share any thoughts or concerns with FEMA.

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Growing Russian C&T Market; Domestic Producers Unlikely to Cash-in

Posted March 7: In 2006, Russians are expected to spend nearly $1 billion more on deodorant, perfume, lipstick and other personal care items than they did in 2005, according to a report by the Moscow Times...

Avon Licensed to Sell in China

Posted March 2: According to Bloomberg News, Avon was awarded China's first license for direct selling after the government lifted a seven-year ban on the practice. The company's permit was issued in February, and seven Avon employees were granted licenses to train salespeople...

Unilever Recalls Product After Reported Injuries

Posted Feb. 28: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Unilever announced a voluntary recall of Dove™ SkinVitalizer - Facial Cleansing Massager after minor injuries due to use of the product were reported. The product’s “cleansing pillow” can loosen or dislodge during use and cause minor scratches...

South Korean Cosmetic Exports Grow

Posted Feb. 23: According to Asia Pulse news, South Korean cosmetics exports to Asia, especially to Chinese-speaking nations, increased sharply in 2005. South Korea exported $222.2 million in cosmetics last year (excluding perfumes and bath products)...

Report Reveals Spain Smells Good

Posted Feb. 13: Research and Markets reports that sales of fragrances and color cosmetics in Spain have risen by 29% since 2000, making Spain the second-largest retail market, behind France, for fragrances in the EU. Fragrances accounted for 72% of market value in 2004.

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Kao Completes Acquisition of Kanebo Cosmetics

Kao Corporation acquired 14 million shares of Kanebo Cosmetics' common stock from Kanebo, Ltd. to complete the acquisition of all Kanebo Cosmetics' issued and outstanding stock. Sixty-two million Class C shares of Kanebo, Ltd. held by Kanebo Cosmetics were transferred to Trinity Investment Co., Ltd. As a result, cross-shareholdings between Kanebo, Ltd. and Kanebo Cosmetics were eliminated. In addition, all rights to the Kanebo brand held by Kanebo, Ltd. were transferred

Natura Posts 2005 Results

Natura Cosmeticos SA posted a fourth-quarter 2005 net profit of $64.23 million, up 39.2% from the same quarter of 2004. Net revenue was $340.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2005, up from $264.7. The company cited higher sales due to rising net income among Brazilians as the reason for its expanding sales and profits. For the entire year of 2005, the firm posted a net profit of $186.3 million, up 32.2% from 2004.

Inter Parfums Expands Agreement with Gap Inc.

Inter Parfums, Inc. announced an addition to its design and manufacturing agreement with Gap Inc. to include personal care products for Gap Outlet Stores and Banana Republic Factory Stores in North America.

For both Gap Outlet and Banana Republic Factory Stores, Inter Parfums is assuming responsibility for manufacturing and managing the inventory of existing product lines. At the same time, Inter Parfums is developing several new products and special gift items for both chains to supplement the current personal care offering. Inter Parfums will be responsible for product development, formula creation, packaging and manufacturing, and Gap Inc. will be responsible for marketing and selling in its stores.

“Our relationship with Gap Inc. has been gaining breadth since the signing last summer,” said Jean Madar, chairman and CEO, Inter Parfums. “As we reported in November, we began transitioning component sourcing and production of existing fragrance and personal care product lines for Banana Republic and Gap stores to our suppliers and contract fillers. We are very excited that today, our role has been expanded to include outlet/factory stores.”

Inter Parfums plans to establish another dedicated marketing and product development team for the initial and future programs for Gap Outlet and Banana Republic Factory Stores. The new personal care products are scheduled to be in Gap Outlet and Banana Republic Factory Stores in time for the 2006 holiday season, and additional new products will be introduced throughout 2007.

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Biomarkers to Evaluate Antiaging Therapies

Posted March 6: According to the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators have identified new molecular indicators or biomarkers of aging in the skin that could be used to evaluate antiaging therapies...

Botanigenics Introduces Preservative System

Posted Feb. 14: Botanigenics, Inc. announced the commercial introduction of Botanistat PF-64, a globally approved, paraben- and formaldehyde-free preservative system for the personal care and toiletry industries...

DermExpert Operational

Posted Feb. 6: The combined entity Aster Cosmetology and DermExpert is now operational and trading under the name of DermExpert Int. The new company integrates the dermatology and skin testing related services of both companies. Contracts that have already been signed with aster.cephac cosmetology will remain the same.

Merck, German University Opening Research Facility

Posted Jan. 31: Merck KGaA and the Technical University of Darmstadt have signed an agreement to establish a jointly operated research laboratory. Over the next five years, Merck and the TU Darmstadt will research novel inorganic composite materials that could be suitable for use as printable components in high-performance electronic applications...

Hydron Receives Patent

Posted Jan. 23: Hydron Technologies Inc. announced it has been granted a U.S. patent for a self-adjusting emulsion system designed to deliver improved benefits for a variety of cosmetic and pharmaceutical products—including antiaging skin care and sunscreens...

Flavoring Evaluation

Posted Jan. 18: The European scientific panel on food additives, flavorings, processing aids and materials in contact with food, which advises the EC on chemically defined flavoring substances, was recently asked to evaluate 18 flavoring substances...

New Whitening Extract

Posted Jan. 3: U.S. Cosmetics Corporation introduced a new whitening extract developed by Ichimaru Pharcos...