US Defence Dept and Lynas Rare Earths to build rare earths separation facility in US
The US is set to build its first domestic heavy rare earths separation facility after the Department of Defence signed a deal valued at US$120 million with Australian firm Lynas Rare Earths, according to a report published by the Financial Times.
Hong Kong mulls CBD ban after third of products found to contain traces of THC
Hong Kong’s Security Bureau is considering adding CBD to its Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, according to a report published by the South China Morning Post.
Thailand becomes first Asian country to legalize cannabis in food and drinks
Thailand has become the first Asian country to greenlight the consumption of cannabis in food and drink and the cultivation of marijuana, according to a report published by Reuters. Smoking the drug continues to be illegal.
Firmenich announces strategic partnership with China’s ScentRealm
Firmenich has announced that it has signed a strategic partnership with sense experience pioneer, ScentRealm. The duo will work together to enhance the fragrance and aroma experience for Firmenich’s customers and consumers through jointly developed digital devices.
Shiseido unveils ‘shape shifting’ hyaluronic acid technology to control volume
Shiseido has developed a new technology it has dubbed ‘shape shifting’ that controls the volume of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid forms a wate retention film on the skin’s surface but its large molecular size hinders penetration.
LG Household and Health Care opens research center dedicated to microbiome beauty
LG Household & Health Care has cut the ribbon on a research center dedicated to all things microbiome beauty, according to a report published by Yonhap News Agency.
Nivea and Sun Bum sunscreens recalled over benzene concerns
A recall has been issued in New Zealand for products from two sunscreen brands: Nivea and Sun Bum, according to a report published by the New Zealand Herald.
Indonesian palm oil export ban ‘necessary’ to halt domestic inflation, says finance minister
Indonesia’s finance minister told Reuters that, although she was aware it would hit other countries hard, the country’s palm oil export ban was ‘necessary’ in order to bring down the cost of cooking oil domestically.
AmorePacific launches non-toxic Ryo Black Double Effector Shampoo
AmorePacific has launched the Ryo Black Double Effector Shampoo, which is said to be a non-toxic hair dying shampoo, according to Korea Joon Gang Daily.
BAN Toxics implores Philippines to tighten regulations on skin lightening products
BAN Toxics is calling for stricter monitoring and regulation of skin-lightening products in the Philippines, following the country’s ratification of the Minamata Convention on Mercury and its participation at last month’s Conference of Parties.
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