New Tool to Assess Largely Ignored Risk in Pharma Industry
A new method to test the likelihood of a drug turning into a potentially harmful version of itself when it enters the body has been developed by researchers at...
China’s GDP Growth to Be 6.8% This Year
China's economy will maintain steady growth this year, with a full-year gross domestic product growth of 6.8 percent , 21st Century Business Herald reported citing a government think tank...
Milan Paleja to Head Novartis India’s Pharmaceuticals Business
Novartis India has appointed Mr. Milan Paleja as its new President. He will succeed Mr. Jawed Zia, who left the drug maker in March for rival Abbott India. Mr....
Clariant Makes 4 Beauty Trend Predictions
Swiss chemicals company Clariant has revealed four beauty trend predictions, alongside its latest hair ingredient launch at in-cosmetics Global held in Amsterdam.
The company has used the global cosmetics industry...
Titanium Dioxide Food Additive Under Review, After Study Finds Cancer Links
An additive commonly used in lollies, biscuits, chewing gum and sauces has been found to initiate the early stages of cancers in animals, according to a recent study.
Titanium dioxide...
Nippon Paint Shopping for Big Acquisitions, Including in Europe
Nippon Paint Holdings Co. is shopping for large acquisitions, including in Europe, to expand outside Japan amid a global consolidation among the biggest coatings makers.
“While our expansion is centered...
India-Textile Companies See Profit Revival in Second Quarter
Textile companies are expecting a revival in their fortunes in July-September on a rebound in customer footfalls and restocking by traders following GST (goods and services tax) compliance.
Profit margins...
India-Textile Companies See Profit Revival in Second Quarter
Textile companies are expecting a revival in their fortunes in July-September on a rebound in customer footfalls and restocking by traders following GST (goods and services tax) compliance.
Profit margins...
Spain’s Chems Sales Up 5.7% in 2017 on Domestic, Global Recoveries
Spanish chemical companies’ sales are set to increase in 2017 by 5.7%, year on year, to €62.4bn, as domestic consumption and the global recovery fuelled demand, the country’s chemical...
Modified Starches Pose No Safety Concerns
A dozen modified food starches used to make sauces and pie fillings have received regulatory backing after a re-evaluation found no safety concerns with levels currently used in food...