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Feb 26, 2019
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced that it has joined the Humane Society International #BeCrueltyFree campaign. The campaign is working towards banning animal testing for cosmetics in all major global beauty markets by 2023.  Launched in 2012, #BeCrueltyFree aims to extend the European Union’s legal precedent, banning cosmetics animal testing and the sale of newly animal…
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Feb 25, 2019
Chemical and consumer goods company Henkel has published its 2018 results, and 2019 outlook. The report shows Henkel achieved good organic sales growth with strong earnings, profitability and cash flow in 2018. Organically, sales in Henkel’s Beauty Care business unit, that manufactures brands Schwarzkopf and SYOSS, were 0.7% below the prior year. Nominally, sales grew by 2.1% t to 3,950…
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Feb 25, 2019
The Poughkeepsie Journal reports that an aerosol can caused a flash fire at Gold’s Gym in the Town of Poughkeepsie. An aerosol can of spray is reported to have fallen onto an overheating transformer inside of the gym, starting the flash fire. LaGrange fire chief Barry Ward informed the Poughkeepsie Journal that it was a ladder that caused the can to fall onto the transformer and that it was…
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Feb 21, 2019
660 News has reported that a woman from Calgary, Canada made a call to local police after hearing an aerosol explode at her home. According to 660 News the explosion was caused by an overheated aerosol dry shampoo can that had been left near a still warm hairdryer. The explosion reportedly blew a bathroom door off it hinges. Fire crews were called to the house at around 1pm last Thursday…
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Feb 14, 2019
Secret Deodorant has announced a nationwide casting call for its new campaign, “All Strength, No Sweat.” The deodorant company will also launch four new products alongside the campaign. 10 women will be enlisted to tell their personal stories of strength and fortitude in a series that will air across the US Secret states that the campaign will be ran on digital and its social media…
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Feb 8, 2019
Packaging manufacturer Tubex received two recognitions for print and shape at the 2019 ADF Awards in Paris. Tubex states that the Unilever Dove Shower Mousse can grabbed the attention of the ADF jury because of its photorealistic look of roses used on the can. Tubex invested in a new high-resolution computer to plate device to produce state of the art printing plates. Special screen build-up and…
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Feb 5, 2019
Deodorant and antiperspirant leader Unilever has revealed its new ‘on the go’ form of deodorant. Unilever’s Deodorant Wipes claim to be a ‘smart’ way to stay feeling fresh whilst on the go and going from one activity to the next. The new Deodorant Wipes offer 24-hour odour protection and are available from Dove, Dove+Care, Degree Women, Degree Men and…
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Jan 30, 2019
According to Lexology, a leading antiperspirant brand, Rexona has been fined for unfair advertising. Lexology states that Rexona Invisible and Nivea Invisible are the two leading antiperspirant products on the Hungarian market. Rexona Invisible ran a publicity campaign across several television channels that stated the product was more effective than Nivea Invisible at eliminating sweat patches…
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Jan 21, 2019
Aerosol packaging leader, Lindal has launched its new website. The company states that the site has been improved with product information and user-friendly navigation. Project managed by Lindal’s Group Marketing Manager, Kashif Choudhry, the site includes 360 degree product views that will allow customers to see the product designs up-close. A new colour coding system has also been…
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Jan 11, 2019
According to ABC News a B-double truck that was carrying aerosol cans burst into flames on the Hume Highway at Yass north of Canberra. The truck disrupted traffic as explosions continued to ignite inside the truck. Reported just after 6pm, the fire began along the Yass bypass on the highway that connects Sydney and Melbourne. Herman van de Brug, a witness at the scene said that “every now…
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Dec 10, 2018
E-commerce giant Amazon is set to start charging third-party sellers penalty fees for packages that fail to comply with its safety standards, according to CNBC. This will include unmarked aerosols as well as leaky chemicals. According to CNBC, Amazon has sent out an email to sellers saying those who ship unsafe packages to its warehouses will be penalised. Amazon has specific rules on how…
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Aug 31, 2018
The UK trade association appoints Tony Brealey to chair discussions and activities relating to the aerosol sector. On 20th August 2018, the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) announced Tony Brealey will join the organisation as its new chairman. New post BAMA covers all aspects relating to the aerosol industry such as components and ingredients and is relevant to all…
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Aug 31, 2018
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US have created an aerosol that is capable of providing benefits to both our health and the environment. The aerosol spray that the research team has created contains nanobots. These microscopic robots contain sensors and are becoming increasingly prevalent in scientific fields that focus on nanotechnology and nanobotics.…
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Aug 31, 2018
The US space agency has provided an enlightening visualisation of how particles emitted impact the Earth’s atmosphere. Natural events such as wildfires and erupting volcanoes all affect the environment through the release and spread of aerosols. NASA explains that even if the air seems clear, it is “nearly certain” that we inhale both solid particles and liquid droplets in a…
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Dec 21, 2018
The yearly ADF Awards and the PCD Paris Awards have announced the finalists who are in the running to win the most significant packaging of the year on the European and/or world market. A total of 105 applicants competed in the Packaging of Perfume Cosmetics & Design competition this year. The winners have been shortlisted in Paris by two separate juries of professionals. Each had independent…
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Dec 13, 2018
A large manufacture of rigid plastic packaging products, Pact, has had an employee win the 2018 annual Applause Awards. Kate Everitt prevailed over the other 364 ideas that were submitted for consideration with her innovative aerosol.    The awards celebrate innovative thinking, operational excellence, superior safety systems and progressive sustainability initiatives. Everitt won for…
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Nov 13, 2018
Last month, the 2018 British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association (BAMA) Awards took place. The winners were selected by a panel of aerosol retailing, politics and environmental sustainability experts. That panel was made up of Lisa Hipgrave, director of the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), Matt Skyes, technical liaison manager at the metal packaging manufactures association Metal…
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Nov 7, 2018
Metal packaging producer Ball Corporation has published its financial results for the third quarter 2018, showing a year on year improvement on the same period of 2017. Ball provides metal packaging for beverages, food and household products. This includes a selection of one, two and three piece steel and aluminium aerosol cans for the personal care, household products and industrial sectors. The…
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