ASEAN to consider animal testing ban

ASEAN Heads of Delegation is considering its proposal to upgrade the ASEAN Cosmetics Directive to match the current European Union Directive which bans animal testing for cosmetics.

Dover’s Pump Solutions Group completes Finder acquisition

Skin grown from umbilical cord stem cells

Skin could be stored in tissue banks and made available when needed, such as for major burn patients

FDA approves first adjuvanted H5N1 vaccine

Vaccine for prevention of avian influenza to supplement U.S. stockpile, not intended for commercial availability

Compact short-stroke axis for dynamic assembly applications

For its ELB linear motor axis, which is specially designed for precise and dynamic strokes, SCHUNK, the competence leader for clamping technology and gripping systems, has combined a powerful linear motor drive with an ultra-smooth, pre-loaded junction roller guide.

Eight spicy ingredients that add flavour

IFT has published a report covering the top spices driving demand for hot and spicy food products

L'Oreal creates new travel retail division

L’Oréal is creating a worldwide Group Travel Retail Division, overseeing the sale to travelers of L'Oreal's luxury products.

Frutarom completes acquisition of PTI

The company acquires 75% share of Protein Technologies Ingredients Group (PTI), a maker of savoury ingredients

Innovation is key to economic prosperity – SABIC CEO

Innovation is the central issue in economic prosperity, requiring government, academia and private enterprise to work together in harmony and create an “innovation ecosystem,” Mohamed Al-Mady, SABIC Vice Chairman and CEO said.

Gharda plans new plant for PEEK

Gharda expands its horizon plans for new plant in Panoli, India

Bayer MaterialScience expands technology and production

Ultra-modern technical center for foams; new production plant for coating raw materials commissioned

Flexy Vacuum Cups introduces new line

The new 1.5 family T-yellow Line includes 10mm size cups