NEWS WORLD
US report finds insufficient data to
support UV filter bans, calls for ERA US US personal care industry representatives have welcomed the results of a review by the country’s National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, which concluded there is insufficient data at present to support sunscreen ingredient bans. The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) said the report, titled ‘Review of Fate, Exposure, and Effects of Sunscreens in Aquatic Environments and
Implications for Sunscreen Usage and Human Health’, “identified information gaps and research priorities” necessary to inform an environmental risk assessment (ERA). The Academies recommended the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should conduct an ERA of ultraviolet (UV) filters, the active ingredient used in sunscreens. The recommended EPA assessment, it said, should
Colep Packaging gains 40% stake in aerosol maker ALM
SPAIN Aerosol specialist Colep Packaging, part of Portugal’s RAR Group, has acquired a 40% stake in Spanish aluminium aerosol provider ALM. Colep says this move allows it to enlarge its packaging portfolio and offer a wider range of sustainable materials solutions for packaging. It aims to offer the market more alternatives, flexibility and
customisation as a result. Paulo Sousa, CEO of Colep Packaging, said: “This is one more step in our strategic
implementation that allows us to have a more effective answer to the market and a stronger partnership with our customers.”
David Massanet, ALM’s General Manager, added: “I believe that ALM with Colep Packaging will guarantee a more robust business, earning competitiveness and increase the value of our businesses in the future.” ALM is a family-owned company of 30 years.
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focus on environments that are more likely to be exposed and that may contain sensitive species. Charles Menzie, former Executive Director of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, principal at Exponent Inc, and Chair of the committee that wrote the report, said: “It is clear decision-makers need more information as they navigate protecting both the environment and human health.”
Evonik preps for gas stop with 40% dip in natural gas use at German sites
GERMANY Evonik is making energy supply at its German sites less dependent on natural gas to ensure supply even in the event of Russian gas stop. The specialty chemicals giant said alternative energy sources can replace up to 40% of natural gas supply for the region without affecting chemicals production. The most significant measures are being implemented at Evonik’s largest German facility in Marl. Liquefied petroleum
IN BRIEF
DIOR American actress Yara Shahidi – Dior’s latest ambassador – stars in the brand’s new Rouge Dior Forever lipstick campaign. Long-time Dior face Natalie Portman joined the star of Black-ish and its spin-off series Grown-ish to front an advert promoting the launch. Filmed by Belgian director Arnaud Uyttenhove, the campaign sees Portman and Shahidi walking through a desert wearing flowing red dresses and holding the newly launched product.
BRAVO SIERRA Men’s personal care company Bravo Sierra has announced a US$17m Series B fundraise led by investment advisory firm The Merchant Club. The second round of investor funding comes as the brand prepares to launch into Walmart stores across the US. The brand said it tests its products under the ‘extreme conditions’ seen by active US military personnel.
gas (LPG) will be used instead of natural gas to generate energy. Meanwhile, a coal-fired power plant in Marl, which had originally been targeted for shutdown this year, is also making a contribution to securing energy supply.
MILK MAKEUP & OBAGI SKINCARE OWNER GOES PUBLIC ON NASDAQ
Waldencast, the beauty and wellness operating platform, is now a publicly listed company. The company began trading on the Nasdaq on 28 July, a mere 24 hours after it announced the completion of its merger with both Obagi Global Holdings and Milk Makeup. The combined entity is now operating as Waldencast plc. Waldencast CEO Michel Brousset said of the business’
bell ringing ceremony: “Today, Waldencast begins its journey as a global multi-brand beauty and wellness platform.” News of the merger of Obagi Skincare and cult Gen Z beauty brand Milk Makeup with Waldencast to form a US$1.2bn beauty entity broke in November 2021.
SEPHORA
Sephora has announced the return of its virtual beauty event Sephoria, set to take place on 18 September 2022. The ticketed show will feature an interactive 3D ‘beauty house’, with attendees able to explore rooms featuring brands such as Haus Labs and Cay Skin. Areas include a main stage showcasing the latest developments from Sephora, as well as the newly added La Sala room, shining a spotlight on BIPOC and Latin-owned beauty brands.
THE BODY SHOP The Body Shop has expanded its partnership with UberEats to bring its on-demand delivery service to the majority of the beauty company’s US stores. Customers in Illinois, Nevada, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Alaska and Hawaii were able to purchase TBS products on the app from 10 August.
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