The Indonesian government has confirmed that mandatory halal certification will be introduced for a wider range of products—including cosmetics and personal care products — in October. The government has also introduced a new layer of accountability for businesses under the Halal Product Assurance framework. Circular Letter of the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency BPJPH No. […]
Toray Develops New Bio-Based Microparticles
The Japanese chemical company Toray Industries has developed a bio-based technology to produce biodegradable microparticles to use in personal care products such as colour cosmetics and skin care products. Its new technology will produce bio-based 2-pyrrolidone, the precursor for the synthesis of Polyamide 4 which can be used as microparticles in personal care products. Polyamide 4 […]
Korean Brand Starts Recycling Initiative
Rom&nd, the Korean colour cosmetics brand operated by Ifamily SC has announced the launch of its “Green Chemi Project” aimed at recycling empty colour cosmetics containers. It is partnering with TerraCycle to address the issue of color cosmetics packaging, which is often too small or contains residual product, preventing proper material recycling and resulting in […]
Shiseido Develops AI Systems for Ingredient Biodegradability & Safety
The Japanese cosmetics company Shiseido has developed two AI-powered systems—for biodegradability and safety—designed to modernise how cosmetic ingredients are evaluated for environmental impact and safety. The move signals a broader shift in beauty R&D: leveraging artificial intelligence not simply for product personalization, but for upstream formulation and regulatory compliance. The first of the two innovations, […]
AS Watson Reducing Plastic Use
The HK-based international health & beauty retailer AS Watson has raised the bar on plastic reduction with a refreshed target of 21% reduction in virgin plastic by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. This renewed target, part of an enhanced commitment under the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s 2030 global commitment, is now featured on their […]