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US consumers ‘consider organic ingredients vital’
Three-quarters of US beauty consumers consider organic ingredients important in personal care products, according to a report by NSF (National Sanitation Foundation). NSF commissioned TGM
Research to survey 1,000 Americans on personal care products such as skin care, cosmetics, soaps and shampoos. Some 74% of consumers
consider organic ingredients important in personal care products. Meanwhile, 65% of consumers
want a clear ingredient list to identify potentially harmful ingredients. The report found consumers
do not trust voluntary labels; only 9% of Americans completely trust voluntary labels – among older consumers (ages 60 to 75), this shrinks to 3%. NSF found personal care
product purchasing is driven by health and quality; the top incentives for buying organic in this category include “better for personal health,” “less processed and less chemicals” and “higher quality.” Paying a premium for organic is acceptable: 45% of survey
respondents are willing to pay more for certified personal care products with organic ingredients. Younger consumers (ages 18 to
29) are even more willing at 62%. “NSF’s survey results clearly
indicate that today’s consumers are seeking clean beauty products made with organic, toxin-free ingredients,” said David Trosin, Senior Director of NSF’s Global Certification team. “Despite this growing demand,
greenwashing is more prevalent than ever and consumer trust in voluntary organic labels is lacking,
underscoring the importance of third-party testing and certification.” In 2009, NSF introduced NSF/ ANSI 305: Personal Care Products Containing Organic Ingredients (NSF/ANSI 305), one of the only consensus-based standards for the growing product category. “NSF’s research proves that
consumers also want to see more organic options when selecting personal care products, further validating why certification to NSF/ ANSI 305 is so valuable,” added Trosin.
Roquette Beauté opens Shanghai centre
French cosmetic ingredients maker Roquette Beauté has opened a centre of excellence in Shanghai that aims to serve as a hub for co-creation and partnership opportunities within the Chinese cosmetics market. The Roquette Beauté Expertise Centre is equipped with an advanced application lab and a comprehensive testing centre, including sensory analysis capabilities, to support the development of high- performance, plant-based cosmetic formulations. Roquette Beauté said this
facility is entirely devoted to cosmetics and is testament to its commitment to innovation, collaboration, and excellence in plant-based ingredients for cosmetics.
PERSONAL CARE April 2025 The facility is envisioned as
a space where creativity and science converge, enabling the creation of innovative solutions for makeup, haircare, skincare, and oral care applications that meet the evolving needs of consumers for plant-based cosmetics that deliver both on sustainability and proven efficacy. Bénédicte Courel, general
Designed to foster
collaboration and knowledge- sharing, the centre will enable Roquette Beauté’s scientific teams and customers to work closely together in a stimulating and cutting-edge setting.
manager of Roquette Beauté, said: “We are thrilled to announce the opening of our first expertise centre in China and to soon welcome our customers and partners in Shanghai. “This new centre is a testament
to our desire to be at the forefront of cosmetic science and our commitment to working hand-in- hand with our partners to co-create the future of sustainable beauty.”
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Lanxess cuts ribbon on India application hub
Lanxess has inaugurated its India Application Development Centre (IADC) in Thane, Mumbai. The IADC is designed to support
innovation and tailored solutions for India’s industrial and consumer markets. Lanxess says it underscores
its strategic focus on India as a key market and innovation hub, enhancing the company’s ability to deliver high-value, specialized solutions tailored to local needs. In a first step, it integrates
expertise from two key businesses in India: Lubricant Additives (high-performance additives and additive systems, synthetic base fluids and ready-to-use lubricants) and Material Protection Products (antimicrobial, disinfection, and preservation solutions). Customers will, for example,
benefit from advanced studies of friction and wear of lubricants, the synthesis and testing of new materials and the evaluation of the antimicrobial performance of paints, emulsions, and other water- based chemistries. Lanxess has a long- standing presence in India, with representation from all ten of its business units and a workforce of around 800 employees. The company operates two
production hubs: one in Jhagadia, Gujarat, focusing on Rhein Chemie, Liquid Purification Technologies, and Material Protection Products, and another in Nagda, Madhya Pradesh, which specializes in flavours and fragrances. “India is a critical growth region
for Lanxess, offering immense opportunities for collaboration and innovation,” said Matthias Zachert (pictured), chairman of the managment board. “The new application
development centre represents our commitment to delivering solutions tailored to the needs of our local customers while driving organic, innovation-led growth,” he added.
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