Note to Readers: Independence Day Holiday

Jun 29th, 2023

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Dear Readers,

Please note that our offices will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, July 3 and 4, 2023, in observance of the U.S. Independence Day holiday. Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) newsletters will resume on July 5. Also, our weekly Label Challenge on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram will not run until the following week of July 10.

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The Editors

Versatile, Nature-derived Preservation

Versatile, Nature-derived Preservation

For 32 years, Pioneering Green Preservative-Like actions, Campo Plantservative is proven to be effective against a broad spectrum of microbials, viruses, fungal, endospores, and molds.

Sephora and Estée Lauder have both announced they will cease operations of their companies in Russia.

[update]: Sephora, Estée Lauder, L’Oréal, J&J & Unilever Cease Operations in Russia

Unilever's CEO Hein Schumacher is pledging to reassess the company's position on Russia after receiving a plea from a Ukrainian soldier.

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Ecocert's Sustainable Wellbeing Center Certification Recognizes Environmental Progress in Personal Care

The third-party certification promote centers that are committed to an environmental approach with its products, services, equipment and facilities.

J&J, in the meantime, is suing four doctors who published studies linking talc-based personal care and cancer based on 'junk science,' per Reuters.

J&J's Second Talc-related Bankruptcy Attempt Denied

For a second time this year, the courts have ruled against Johnson & Johnson's (J&J's) appeal to file for bankruptcy under the subsidiary LTL Management to settle talc-related suits.

Coast Southwest will market and distribute 3V Sigma USA’s rheology modifiers and polymers, as well as UV filters, emulsifiers, emollients and actives.

Coast Southwest Expands Distribution Agreement with 3V Sigma USA to Midwest, Canada

Coast Southwest will market and distribute 3V Sigma USA’s rheology modifiers and polymers, as well as UV filters, emulsifiers, emollients and actives.

Amyris is shuttering its Onda Beauty (pictured) and Costa Brazil brands.

Amyris Closing Brands, May Restructure: Reports

The news comes following the departure of John Melo, president and CEO of Amyris, who oversaw the ingredient and consumer brand company's evolution in beauty, flavor and fragrance.

Michele Beckley is a member of the Sault Ste. Marie tribe of Chippewa Indians and a Michigan native.

Merlot Skin Care Becomes Women & Minority-owned Business

The brand has designated Michele Beckley its majority stockholder.

This distinction places the company among the world's top 1% in demonstrating its commitment to responsible and environmentally friendly practices.

Silab Wins EcoVadis Platinum Status

This distinction places the company among the world's top 1% in demonstrating its commitment to responsible and environmentally friendly practices.

Inolex's presence will serve as a person-to-person sales hub for customers and offer a positive impact on the company’s global supply chain network.

Inolex Establishes Commercial Center in Mumbai

Inolex's presence will serve as a person-to-person sales hub for customers and offer a positive impact on the company’s global supply chain network.

Elizabeth Smith has served as the executive chair of the Revlon board of directors since May 2023 and will continue in that role.

Revlon CEO Steps Down

Elizabeth Smith is taking over as interim CEO.

Richter joined Zschimmer & Schwarz in 2020 as director of global group controlling, risk management and treasury and has been a member of the management of the operating company Zschimmer & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG Chemische Fabriken in Lahnstein since 2021.

The Zschimmer & Schwarz Group Announces CFO Appointment

Richter joined Zschimmer & Schwarz in 2020 as director of global group controlling, risk management and treasury and has been a member of the management of the operating company Zschimmer & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG Chemische Fabriken in Lahnstein since 2021.