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DSM-Firmenich partners with Interstellar Lab
DSM-Firmenich is partnering with American-French biofarming startup Interstellar Lab to develop exclusive natural ingredients. Interstellar Lab specializes in
developing and operating advanced biofarming platforms to accelerate plant growth and trigger specific molecule production in plants. Its AI-environment controlled
biofarms optimize energy and resources consumption, capture CO2
and considerably improve the life cycle assessment of ingredients with a unique data-driven approach. The collaboration aims to
pioneer an ingredient research programme focusing on the impact of environmental conditions on plant yield and phenotype evaluation. “Together, the two companies
aim to spearhead advancements in botanical ingredients production, marking a significant leap forward in DSM-Firmenich’s quest to expand and explore the boundaries of
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natural innovation in agrotech, and to unlock new dimensions in olfactive richness and sustainable innovation,” DSM-Firmenich said. “Our biofarming platform
represents a revolution in the perfumery landscape, understanding and addressing the current industry needs to provide renewable ingredients, responsibly sourced and produced, that inspire creators and respect the environment” said Interstellar Lab CEO Barbara Belvisi
SCC opens applications for Madam CJ Walker award
The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) is accepting applications for the 2024 Madam CJ Walker Scholarship sponsored by Mary Kay, Inc. Two $5,000 scholarships will
be awarded to specific under- represented minorities of any gender identity pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in STEM disciplines relative to the cosmetics and personal care industry. The application window
will close on 17 May. For more information, visit
www.scconline. org/WalkerScholarship. Awardees will be notified by the
Scholarship Selection Committee by 1 August. In addition to a $5,000
scholarship, each awardee will receive a travel voucher, complimentary accommodations, a student poster, and full access registration to attend the SCC 78th Annual Scientific Meeting & Showcase on 11-13 December in Los Angeles. “Honouring the industry and
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social contributions of Madam CJ Walker through this programme continues to shine a light on the value of diversity and inclusion,” said SCC chief executive Erica O’Grady. “We are extremely grateful
for the continued commitment of Mary Kay, Inc. as we cultivate the next generation of scientific contributors,” she added. Madam CJ Walker (born
Sarah Breedlove; 1867-1919) was an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist. Walker made her fortune by
developing and marketing a line of cosmetics and hair care products for black women through the business she founded, Madam CJ Walker Manufacturing Company.
(pictured, right). DSM-Firmenich perfumery
innovation and sustainability vice-president Michal Benmayor (pictured, left) added: “Our partnership with Interstellar Lab represents another avenue of exploration in agrotech, expanding our ability to harness the synergy of nature and science, breaking the conventions to uncover unparalleled excellence in both olfactive quality and sustainability for our creations.”
DKSH opens upgraded
Barcelona office Speciality chemicals and ingredients distributor DKSH has inaugurated an upgraded office and innovation centre in Barcelona to support its rapidly growing business in Spain. Covering an area over 1,000
square metres, the office is located in L’illa Diagonal, a modern business complex in the district of Les Corts in Barcelona. The new facility aims to
strengthen DKSH Performance Materials’ position with modern and inviting facilities to foster collaboration and an enhanced visitor experience. The investment includes a
larger, state-of-the-art innovation centre for personal care, which specializes in cosmetic solutions and formulations.
MSL forms US subsidiary to enhance MoCRA support
UK regulatory and microbiological testing house MSL Solution Providers has established a US corporation to enhance in-market support. By setting up MSL Regulatory
Solutions Inc., the company can boost its services to cosmetic and personal care brands selling their products into US. It also enables the company
to act as US agent for facilities that require registration in the USA under Modernization of Cosmetic Regulations Act of 2022 (MoCRA) rules. MoCRA increases the Food and
Drug Administration’s (FDA) powers, bringing enhanced scrutiny and increasing the safety of cosmetic products sold into the US. Companies have until 1 July
to comply with the requirements related to cosmetic product facility registration and cosmetic product listing, to maintain access to this $430 billion market. With its extensive experience
in working with US cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers, MSL can help
businesses prepare and ensure that they stay compliant when the enforcement comes into force. “We are committed to helping
cosmetics companies get set for business, in light of the new rules that are in place due to MoCRA – establishing MSL Regulatory Solutions Inc. is just one of the steps we have taken to expand our offering and support customers that sell products into the US,” said MSL Solution Providers operations director Alex Fotheringham. “Whilst there is still some
breathing space until the first deadline, our advice is to get prepared in order to continue trading in the US compliantly from July 2024,” he added.
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