TOPICS THIS WEEK

Due to the EU-wide plastic levy, member states must pay a fee for non-recycled plastic waste. How the individual countries allocate these costs to the market participants varies greatly. Here you will find an overview of the status.

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Dispenser technology without preservatives

Preservatives in cosmetic products have long had the reputation of not being good for the skin. But left out, the product runs the risk of becoming contaminated quickly. The combination of new technologies shows how the shelf life of the product can be extended without the use of preservatives.

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New! Easy Multiple Sprayer & Easy Daily Box. Innovative accessories to perfectly complement your glass ampoules.

Lutz Packaging meets the highest demands in the production of ampoules and vials made of tubular glass. In addition, we offer complete solutions with regard to filling, packaging, the development of primary packaging materials and innovative accessories as a practical addition.

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Plastic tax - different approaches

On 1st January 2021, the EU introduced a levy based on the amount of non-recycled plastic packaging waste produced by each member state. This “plastic levy” is designed to reduce the proliferation of non-recycled plastic waste while also funding the 2021-2027 EU budget considering the increased spending from Covid-19.

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State-of-the-art in Capacitance Imaging – New MoistureMap MM 200

The hydration distribution on the skin surface gives valuable information on the efficacy of cosmetic products and the micro-topography of the skin. Courage + Khazaka electronic has further developed the already proven method of capacitance imaging. Featuring new hard- and software the MoistureMap MM 200 facilitates taking high quality images and their evaluation.

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Added value to skin care

Skin sensitivity is a problem, usually without clear clinical signs. Difficult for dermatologists to diagnose, this discrepancy in perception has been shown to provide great opportunities for the skincare industry. People tend to go to their dermatologist and tell them that their skin is highly irritative and reactive, up to a point that it profoundly affects their quality of life. Yet the dermatologist typically does not recognise the problem. After all, the skin isn’t visibly inflamed or particularly dry.

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CosmeticBusiness 2022: Turn trends into business

From 1 to 2 June, the cosmetics supplying industry will meet at the MOC in Munich and present new solutions and innovations for the entire value chain in the cosmetics industry. From ingredients to production and creative packaging, decision-makers from the fields of development, purchasing and product management will find plenty of inspiration for new cosmetic products.