Latin America
Brazilian cosmetics industry achieves record trade surplus
According to data released by the Brazilian Association of Personal Hygiene, Perfumery and Cosmetics (ABIHPEC), the 17.2% increase in...
Univar Solutions to distribute Croda’s sun care filters in Brazil
The Brazilian subsidiary of the global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor has signed a distribution agreement with Croda do...
"Brazil is a key market for us," says Fernanda Calvet, Sisley Paris
The French luxury cosmetics brand is expanding its network in Brazil and investing in new point-of-sale formats. Explanations by Fernanda...
Brazilian companies expand European business during Cosmoprof Bologna 2023
Companies supported by the Beautycare Brazil sectoral project hit USD 5.5 million in sales during Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, with an...
Brazil bans animal testing for cosmetics and fragrances
Vertebrates can no longer be used in tests conducted for the development and quality control of fragrances, cosmetic and personal care...
Mitsui invests in Kao’s Brazil subsidiary to help grow skincare business
Japanese conglomerate Mitsui & Co is taking stake in TBP Importação e Comércio de Cosméticos, Kao Corporation’s wholly-owned...
Brazil: Portuguese labelling of cosmetic ingredients can be done via QR Code
The labelling in Portuguese language of the full list of ingredients in cosmetics and perfumes sold will be mandatory in Brazil from...
Univar Solutions expands in Central America with ChemSol acquisition
The global provider of specialty ingredients and chemicals has acquired ChemSol Group, a distributor of ingredients and specialty...
Brazil’s exports of cosmetic products increased by 10.9% in 2022
The Brazilian personal hygiene, perfumery and cosmetics industry continues on its globalization track. According to the Brazilian...
Pierre Fabre wants to make Brazil its fifth global market
The Brazilian branch of the French Group, which has just moved into new premises in Rio de Janeiro, plans to increase its business...
