Market Flash

Praan Naturals launches its new range of plant-based Fragrance Oils (INCI: Fragrance) as a key new product category within its growing selection of 500+ certified organic and conventional natural ingredients.

• cosmetics ingredients
• Plant-based Fragrance Oils

On October 30, 2023, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), at the request of the European Commission, the EU Animal Feed Additives and Products (FEEDAP) Research Group reviewed a 6-phytase (6-phytase) as a Express scientific opinions.

• EFSA
• 6-Phytase Enzyme

On October 31, South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) announced that aflatoxin in domestically produced fried peanut products packaged and sold by a Korean food company was detected to exceed the standard.

• MFDS
• Aflatoxins

On October 26, Arkema announced that it has once again doubled its Sartomer® UV/LED resin production capacity at its Sartomer plant in Nansha, Guangzhou, China.

• Arkema

According to FIERCEPharma, Novartis has reached an agreement with bluebird bio to acquire a U.S. FDA Priority Review Voucher (PRV) for $103 million.

• FIERCEPharma

The application for four food additives to expand the scope of use, including 2'-fucosyllactose and tomato red, a new type of food nutrition fortifier, has passed the technical review of the expert review committee for safety and process.

• Food Additives

This article provides updates on issues covered in previous columns, both in the recent and less recent past.

• Fragrance Allergens
• Siloxanes
• Microplastics
• cosmetics ingredients

Liftyl™ biofunctional is a new and unique rosewood extract designed to visibly lift and redefine facial contours. A natural alternative to retinol, Liftyl™ has been proven to deliver similar efficacy without skin irritation.

• cosmetics ingredients
• Sustainability Natural Cosmetics
• rosewood extract
• retinol
• natural alternative to retinol

The result is Includium, a multifunctional natural active ingredient that stimulates biological pathways essential to epidermal and dermal functionalities.

• natural cosmetic active ingredients
• Sustainability Natural Cosmetics
• Alfalfa
• INCI
• Water & Medicago sativa

At Luxe Pack Monaco and Cosmetic 360, Brittany-based manufacturer Agrimer, a specialist of marine resource upgrading, showcased the Marine Sunset face & body care range rich in marine actives.

• Ingredients & Formulation
• cosmetics ingredients

Indena SpA recently featured four ingredients at SupplySide West 2023 in Las Vegas and displayed several of its nutraceutical ingredients.

• Food Additives

INVISTA (China) Investment Co., Ltd. announced on October 25 that starting from 7:00 on November 1, 2023, the spot trading price of hexamethylenediamine (HMD) will be based on RMB 22,000 per ton.

• invista

According to the official website of the European Union , in the 43rd week of notification in 2023, the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed ( RASFF ) reported three cases of Chinese food and related products.

• EU RASFF

This notice pertains to Application No. A1283, which seeks approval for the utilization of 2'-Fucosyllactose in infant formula.

• 2′-fucosyllactose
• modified Corynebacterium glutamicum
• FSANZ

Ichimaru Pharcos has developed unique approaches, such as plant-derived proteoglycan, large HA retention, and oral biofilm.

• Decorative Cosmetic
• Skin care
• Sustainability Natural Cosmetics
• cosmetics ingredients
• Plant-based Active Ingredients

Biopharmaceuticals, also known as biologic drugs, have emerged as a significant category of medications that are derived from living organisms or their components.

• Biopharmaceuticals

Personalized medicine is revolutionizing healthcare by tailoring medical treatments to individual patients based on their unique characteristics, including genetic makeup, lifestyle, and environmental factors.

• personalized medicine

Excipients play a crucial role in pharmaceutical formulations. These are inactive ingredients that are added to medications to aid in the manufacturing process, enhance stability, improve bioavailability, and ensure patient acceptability.

• excipients

Quality control is of paramount importance in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Ensuring the safety, efficacy, and consistency of pharmaceutical products is crucial to protect patient health and maintain the reputation of pharmaceutical companies.

• Quality control

Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various industries, and the field of drug discovery is no exception. With its ability to analyze vast amounts of data and identify patterns.

• Artificial intelligence