Franchina Elected President of Colipa

Fabio Franchina has been elected to a two-year term as president of Colipa, the European Cosmetics Association. The association also has named two vice presidents and a vice president treasurer.

CEW (UK) Names 2010 Award Winners

Recognizing beauty industry product innovation and excellence, CEW (UK) recently announced the winners of its awards for 2010.

Naturals in Europe

By: Marie Alice Dibon

The exploding growth of naturals has left many companies and brands looking for a solid base from which to develop their products, and European brands and regulatory bodies are building portfolios with eco-friendliness in mind.

Avon Acquires UK's Liz Earle Beauty Co. Limited

Helping Avon enlarge its position in the antiaging skin care category, the company has acquired U.K. skin care company Liz Earle Beauty Co. Limited.

Naturals Market Maintains Strong Global Growth

Though the natural segment of the personal care market continued to push ahead in 2009, despite the global recession, marketers need to develop an understanding of their target market, including their definitions and expectations of "natural."

Shiseido to Commence Operations in New Wholly Owned Subsidiaries

Establishment of subsidiaries in Switzerland and Vietnam part of company's strategy to enhance the collective strengths of the Shiseido Group and proactively respond to significant growth in emerging market.

EU Adopts New Rules for Beauty Marketing

EurActiv report notes key element of new EU laws requires companies to print the word 'nano' in brackets after any ingredient smaller than 100 nanometres in size.