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This study comprehensively analyzed the types and relative contents of phenolic substances in the green honey yellow peel peel, core and pulp, and evaluated the phenolics in each part at the cellular level.

• Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences
• anti-inflammatory components
• phenolic substances

Recently, the first phase of China Jilin Chemical Fiber Group’s 35,000 tons/year carbon fiber additives project was completed and put into operation after 8 months of construction.

• Jilin Chemical Fiber

The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) gives its final opinion on Butylparaben (CAS No. 94-26-8, EC No. 202-318-7).

• cosmetics industry
• SCCS

66% of menopausal women have started using additional anti-aging facial skin care after noticing specific side effects of menopause, while 33% began using a more hydrating facial skin care product than they did prior to menopause.

• Skin care
• Cosmetics New Ingredients
• Cosmetics New Formulas

Premium Label & Packaging Solutions (PLPS) has appointed Chris Payne as CEO and Leslie Gurland as VP of sales and marketing; both are charged with uniting the company's eight locations to operate synergistically under the unified PLPS brand.

• cosmetics companies
• Sustainability Natural Cosmetics

The beauty giant’s first project with Cosmo International Fragrances will focus on tuberose for a 2024 fine fragrance launch.

• L'Oréal
• Cosmetics New Ingredients
• Cosmetics New Formulas

On November 10th, Baiji Shenzhou announced its Q3 2023 financial report, showcasing impressive performance in both the US stock market and A-share market.

• Therapeutic Areas

On October 25th, 2023, the China leg of the China Overseas Talent Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition will be held at the Nansha International Talent Port in Guangzhou.

• UmiCool

The petroleum and chemical markets have experienced significant fluctuations in recent days. After a sharp decline, there has been a slight respite as traders weigh supply and demand prospects.

• petroleum

According to the Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ), on November 3, 2023, the Food Standards Australia and New Zealand issued Notice No. 268-23, which approved application No. A1267 to allow fructans from genetically modified Trichoderma.

• Processing Aid
• FSANZ
• modified Trichoderma reesei

According to Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ), on November 3, 2023, Food Standards Australia and New Zealand issued Notice No. 268-23, which approved application No. A1250 to allow pullulanase from genetically modified Bacillus subtilis.

• FSANZ

Celanese Corporation, a global specialty materials and chemicals company, has announced the global commercial launch of two new polyamide solutions for manufacturers of electric vehicle (EV) powertrain components and EV battery applications.

• Celanese
• polyamide

On Nov. 9, 2023, Weidong China - the 19th China (International) Condiments and Food Ingredients Expo and the 2023 Guangzhou International Prepared Food Industry and Condiment Innovation Expo hosted by the China Condiments Association opened in Guangzhou.

• China Condiment Association
• The 19th China (International) Condiments and Food Ingredients Expo

Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare issued Wei Shi Shi Zi Announcement No. 1121901992, amending the "Food Additive Specification Inspection Method-Edible Blue No. 1" and it will take effect from now on.

• Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration
• Additive Ingredients

On November 10, the Nanbao carbon fiber new material production project was successfully signed and officially settled in Huai'an District, Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province, China, with a project investment of US$150 million.

• carbon fiber
• Nanpao

L’Oréal presented its latest tech-enabled offerings and partnerships at the sixth annual China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, one of the world’s largest trade shows, with a record 18 beauty tech innovations spanning diagnostic and coaching.

• L’Oréal
• Science-based Formulation
• Decorative Cosmetic

Mountains of used plastic bottles get thrown away every day, but microbes could potentially tackle this problem. Now, researchers in ACS Central Science report that they’ve developed a plastic-eating E. coli that can efficiently turn polyethylene terephth

• Sustainability Natural Cosmetics
• Perfumes & Fragrences
• Perfumes & Fragrances

SCCS Gives Final Opinion on Fullerenes, Hydroxylated Fullerenes and Its Hydrated Forms The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) gives a final opinion on Fullerenes, Hydroxylated Fullerenes and hydrated forms of Hydroxylated Fullerenes.

• SCCS
• Fullerenes
• Hydroxylated Fullerenes
• hydrated forms

Innomost unveils Betuinno™ Betulin, a sustainable and vegan ingredient ideal for replacing synthetic co-emulsifiers, preservatives, and antioxidants in cosmetics formulations.

• Sustainability Natural Cosmetics
• Cosmetics New Ingredients
• Cosmetics New Formulas

As of now, there are 10 CAR-T products that have been approved and launched globally, with 6 of them approved by the FDA.

• CAR-T