Controversial sunscreen ingredient ubiquitous.
Exposure to the sunscreen ingredient benzophenone-3 is "widespread in the U.S. general population," according to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "This high level of detection most likely resulted from routine use of consumer products that contain BP-3, such as sunscreen, skin care...

Preservative market update: consumer groups, rather than knowledgeable cosmetic chemists, are dictating how products are preserved. And that has some industry experts worried.
WHAT'S WORSE, being regulated by a misinformed politician or a scientifically-challenged blogger? Unfortunately for household and personal product companies, both have a say in consumer product preservation these days and the troubling trend is having an impact on the industry. In recent years, a host of non-government...

The benefits of Ayurvedic anti-aging regimens.
AYURVEDA (pronounced: "Are-you-vay-da") is an Indian holistic medical system. The term is derived from the Sanskrit words, "ayur" meaning life and "veda," knowledge or science. Vedas are India's ancient and spiritual scriptures. They view the body as part of the universe, sharing in its energy. Good health is achieved...

Deloitte Survey: Food Recalls Spoiling Consumers' Appetites.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE CLOSE-UP-11 June 2008-Deloitte Survey: Food Recalls Spoiling Consumers' Appetites(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Food safety fears have moved to the front of the checkout line as well over half of Americans say they have actually stopped eating a particular food, temporarily or permanently, as...

Dow Corning, Lipo Chemicals unveil new formulations.
* New concept formulations from Dow Corning, in alliance with Lipo Chemicals Inc., feature microencapsulation technology that combines the proven benefits of silicone with customized release to create distinctive formulations. "By encapsulating a wide range of ingredients inside a protective shell, formulators can create unique, consumer-pleasing products...

Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products Promote Hal Snik and Sherice Torres to SVP Posts.
ENTERTAINMENT CLOSE-UP-10 November 2006-Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products Promote Hal Snik and Sherice Torres to SVP Posts(C)2006 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products has promoted Hal Snik to Senior Vice President, Soft Goods -- and Sherice Torres to Senior Vice President, Hard Goods. ...

Green personal grooming moves to mass market.
As the "green" products trend continues to advance, consumer demand for natural personal care products is driving a major shift from niche distribution channels to more mainstream mass retail outlets. This is fueling a sharp increase in sales, according to a study by worldwide consulting and research firm Kline...

USTelematics and Avnet Ink Outsourcing Agreement.
HEALTH AND BEAUTY CLOSE-UP-14 April 2008-USTelematics and Avnet Ink Outsourcing Agreement(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com USTelematics announced it is outsourcing manufacture of its Voyager Mobile Internet Protocol TV rear-seat infotainment system to Avnet, a distributor and manufacturer of electronics and advanced consumer products. USTelematics partnered...

Personal Care Product council to host meeting.
Feb. 11-12: Annual Cosmeceuticals Summit, San Diego, CA. More info: Christine Groff at IntertechPira, Phone: (207) 781-9617, Fax: (207) 781-2150, www.intertechpira.com Feb. 11-14: Vision 2008 Consumer Products Conference, Renaissance Worthington Hotel, Fort Worth, TX. More info: www.inda.org Feb. 23-25:2008 Spa & Resort Expo and Conference,...

Disney and Stremicks Launch New Milk Beverage Line.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE CLOSE-UP-21 April 2008-Disney and Stremicks Launch New Milk Beverage Line(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Disney Consumer Products and Stremicks Heritage Foods announced a new milk beverage line. Available in U.S. grocery stores now, Disney "Little Einsteins Milk" is rBST hormone-free and enriched...