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New managing director appointed
On 1 May, Fred Zülli handed over the title of managing director of Mibelle Biochemistry after 30 years to Cornelia Schürch, previously head of Development & Compliance. Fred will take on his new role of business development director. He will focus on the development of new active concepts and ensure Mibelle Biochemistry’s continuous growth in all areas. Cornelia joined Mibelle
Biochemistry in 2002. She graduated as a food engineer in 1998 from ETH Zurich. In 2002 she completed her PhD thesis in the
laboratory of food microbiology, just before she joined the Mibelle Biochemistry team as scientific
assistant in product development. From 2003 on, she led the product development department, followed by the regulatory and compliance department in 2007. Since 2011 she has acted as
vice business manager of Mibelle Biochemistry and completed her EMBA in 2013. Cornelia has been contributing with her knowledge and innovation skills to the business unit over the last few years. Furthermore, Cornelia has acted as Fred’s deputy with the objective of getting a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of business unit.
Emollients on show at in-cosmetics Korea
For its debut appearance in in-cosmetics Korea, KLK Oleo will showcase a series of emollients: Palmester Pentaerythritol Tetraisostearate, Palmester Isopropyl Isostearate, Palmester Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Palmester Triethylhexanoin and Palmester Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate. These fatty ester emollients are ideal for heat sensitive personal care formulations. They are widely used in the formulation of colour cosmetics, bath oil, skin and hair care, which enable superior odour and colour end-products and
inflammation, brighten the skin, and upregulate COLI and COLIII genes to stimulate collagen production. This multifunctional efficacy enables formulators to use fewer ingredients and allows multiple applications, such as anti-ageing, anti-pollution, UV ray protection, and skin brightening/ lightening. KLK Oleo will feature sample
exhibit excellent skin feel without the feel of greasiness. KLK Oleo will also introduce its
natural bioactive– DavosLife E3 Tocotrienols. DavosLife E3 provides skin antioxidant protection, reduce
formulations for skin brightening and UV plus blue light protection at the show. They will also feature a Tasting Bar, where visitors can sample a collagen-boosting drink featuring DavosLife E3 Tocotrienols.
Investment in new Innovation Hub
Lake Chemicals & Minerals has invested £500,000 in a new Innovation Hub in the UK. The new site, a short distance from Lake’s manufacturing base, offers integrated R&D and hub office facilities with meeting rooms and social entertaining area for employees and customers. Lake’s managing director Steven
Cartlidge said: “Lake Chemicals & Minerals started renting offices in Redditch with two people in 2003 and our new home in 2021 is the Lake Innovation Hub, giving a home to 60 employees in a hybrid remote working/hub operation.” Lake Chemical’s marketing and communications manager Emily
PERSONAL CARE June 2021
Armstrong added: “The company started out sourcing minerals and elements for clients, providing support for the technical coatings industry but we started getting inquiries from across the spectrum, which has seen us expand into a wide range of industries. More recently we have expanded our capabilities to incorporate new product development, testing and manufacturing, which is why we needed to expand our laboratory operations.” Lake has now expanded to five
divisions covering food and drink, pharmaceutical, personal care, coatings and engineering.
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ISO certification granted
BotanicalsPlus has announced that it has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification as of May 2021. “This certification
recognises BotanicalsPlus’ commitment to the ISO 9001 quality management principals, including a strong customer focus, the motivation and commitment of top management, the engagement of employees at all levels of the organisation, the process approach, evidence-based decision making, and dedication to continual improvement,” said Dr. Jed Riemer, the company’s head of the regulatory division. Established in 1998,
BotanicalsPlus is a WBENC certified, woman-owned manufacturer and supplier of botanical extracts, oils, natural actives, ferments, upcycled by-products, and customisable complexes. The Fairfield, New Jersey- based company operates out of a brand new, 75,000 sq. ft, GMP operated facility that houses state of the art equipment—where an extensive range of highly effective natural solutions for the Personal Care, Cosmetic, and Pharmaceutical industries are manufactured.
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