GhostSEAL is a patented digital watermarking technology that discreetly integrates informative patterns into physical media (packaging, labels). It offers a robust solution against gray market and unauthorized channels, even when conventional identifiers are removed.
GhostSEAL is a patented digital watermarking technology designed to discreetly embed almost imperceptible information patterns into physical media such as packaging and labels. By incorporating these unique, encrypted identifiers, GhostSEAL offers a robust solution for product identification, enabling brands to combat the grey market and unauthorized distribution channels.
This technology is particularly effective in situations where malicious distributors remove traditional identifiers, such as serial numbers or QR codes, which could reveal their activities. One of GhostSEAL's key assets is its flexibility and minimal impact on the original packaging design. The watermark can be seamlessly integrated into the design, preserving aesthetic integrity while adding an extra layer of security.
Encrypted information can be integrated using conventional printing techniques such as offset and flexography, as well as digital printing methods such as electro-Ink, laser and DOD inkjet. This versatility enables GhostSEAL to be easily adapted to existing production lines, making it a highly scalable solution for manufacturers.
Advanced Track And Trace will be presenting this technology at CFIC (Carrefour des fournisseurs de l'industrie cosmétique), stand A67, on December 3-4 in Orléans.
Inspired by English flea markets, Jo Malone's new "Scented Mementos" collection includes four limited-edition eaux de Cologne. Each features a customized zamac cap, designed and produced by TNT Group.
All hoods are finished with a special patinated gold finish, and assembled with a PP insert.
TNT Group emphasizes that the characteristic weight of zamac and its fresh feel reinforce the retro, luxurious look of these pieces. The main challenge was to achieve a particular patina and ensure its homogeneity between the four hoods in the collection, each with its own geometry, but also its own play of light and reflection.
The production of each hood follows a meticulous, multi-stage process, from die-casting to semi-automated and manual finishing operations.
TNT GROUP specializes in the design, development and manufacture of primary and secondary packaging in metal - zamak, aluminum, brass, stainless steel - and other materials for the perfume, skincare and make-up industries. The company's strength lies in its know-how, which enables it to bring brands' creative ideas to life and respond to each project with precision engineering.
At the CFIC (Carrefour des fournisseurs de l'industrie cosmétique) trade fair for suppliers to the cosmetics industry, to be held in Orléans on December 3 and 4, 2024, the CFIC Awards will be presented to the winners.
In the "Next-generation solutions and services" category, Helioscience was rewarded for its next-generation ecotoxicity tests on corals, with a view to standardization.
The company proposes an innovative, coral-friendly method to enable manufacturers to assess the toxicity of their formulas or cosmetic ingredients on tropical reef-building corals, using a methodology optimized to be more robust and respectful of the corals used for the experiments.
"To make the test more robust, we measure two parameters simultaneously: bleaching and inhibition of coral growth, and assess both short-term and longer-term toxicity. We have carefully selected the most sensitive species in order to limit the number of corals used in the experiments.explains Helioscience. Before each test, we make sure that the cuttings are acclimatized and healed to avoid any stress to the coral. We have developed a methodology with parameters sensitive enough to make the test non-lethal. A procedure has also been established to reuse the cuttings for other future tests."
As a result, corals are no longer killed after the experiments, as in conventional ecotoxicity tests. These tests have been optimized for suncare formulas. In the absence of a standardized test, Helioscience wishes to propose this new methodology as a starting point for the development of a standardized test method dedicated to assessing the impact of sunscreen formulas on corals, to enable brands to make reliable and transparent claims for consumers.
Aptar Beauty, a global specialist in dispensing systems, has been chosen by Guerlain to supply all the pumps for its L'Art & La Matière collection, a collection of "olfactory masterpieces for lovers of beauty", according to the perfume house.
This collection includes fragrances and concentrated extracts in refillable format, all equipped with the Sensea fragrance pump. Perfumed skincare products are equipped with the GSA lotion pump. Both pumps are flagship products in the Aptar Beauty portfolio.
Sensea: a pump for refillable fragrances
The Sensea perfume pump has been selected for all 100ml bottles in the main L'Art & La Matière collection, including the latest launch Patchouli Paris Eau de Parfum, as well as for the six 50ml bottles of Extraits Signature, Guerlain's most concentrated fragrances, refillable in-store. The collection also includes the Flacon Sac, a 20ml refillable bag spray that can be refilled at home.
These references are equipped with the Sensea pump and VP4 motor, optimized for smoother activation with a High Definition Spray (HDS) insert. According to Aptar Beauty, Sensea's ease of use and spray quality were the decisive factors for Guerlain, as they guarantee a fine, even spray at a wide angle (60 degrees). The screw-in pump also facilitates refilling.
These pumps and skins are manufactured and assembled at Aptar Beauty's Normandy factory in Le Neubourg, France. All components are anodized in gold, and the push-buttons feature the iconic engraving of Guerlain's double G monogram.
GSA: high-performance care
This screw-in, twist-lock pump is easy to use and refill. The gold anodized trim completes the high-end design, in total harmony with the rest of the collection.
Manufactured in Chieti, Italy, the iconic GSA pump is used for scented hand and body milks and soaps from the L'Art & La Matière collection. Its technology guarantees the compatibility and optimal integrity of the formula, avoiding any contact with the metal of the mechanism.
"Our products are designed to meet the needs of all brands. This collaboration perfectly demonstrates the range of our technologies and the synergy between our production sites, as well as our ability to adapt our distribution solutions to the standards of luxury Houses."says Anne Dupé, Aptar Beauty EMEA Key Account Manager.
A veritable showcase on a human scale, the CFIC (Carrefour des fournisseurs de l'industrie cosmétique, December 3 and 4, 2024 in Orléans) brings together the entire value chain: ingredients, packaging, digital solutions and services, materials and equipment, and brings together all the know-how, skills, expertise and solutions for the cosmetics industry.
Dedicated to the sector's major transitions - energy, environmental, digital, technological and societal - the event offers participants the chance to discover new products, trends and innovations that will help them develop their business and sustainably transform their industry.
Some 150 exhibitors will be present, with more than 25 % of them showcasing innovations.
And because CFIC is all about inspiration, it will also be an opportunity to exchange views with committed personalities such as :
Corinne Lepage, founding partner of Huglo Lepage Avocats and former French Minister for the Environment,
Patrice Clot, co-founder of Trash Spotter,
Coraline Petit, marine biodiversity and economic consultant Respect Ocean
Karin Valentini, Program Director at The Camp,
Gisléne Da silva, eco-efficient production and eco-design innovation manager, InnovAlliance,
Cédric Perben, Project Manager France Eastman,
Paul-Henry Carli, Global Market Development Manager | Circular Economy & Sustainability | Cosmetics & Personal Care Packaging Eastman,
Leila Falcao PhD, Inaturals CEO/Founder - Phénix en Provence CEO/CO-founder
On December 3 and 4, 2024, at the CFIC (Carrefour des fournisseurs de l'industrie cosmétique) in Orléans, players in the cosmetics industry will gather to discover the innovations shaping the future of the sector. At the CFIC Awards, four of them were recognized for their commitment and exemplary solutions.
In the "Next-generation solutions and services" category, Helioscience was rewarded for its ecotoxicity tests on coral. The company offers an innovative, coral-friendly method for assessing the environmental impact of cosmetic formulas.
Advanced Track & Trace's GhostSEAL technology wins in the "Packagings and packaging of the future" category. GhostSEAL is a patented digital watermarking technology that discreetly integrates informative motifs into physical media (packaging, labels) to combat the grey market.
In the "Industrial Supplies and Equipment" category, Osmose won first prize for its Scent-Box, a mobile olfactory mini-cabin combining technological innovation and energy efficiency, ideal for laboratory fragrance testing.
Py'still has been awarded for its Hamamelis concentrated hydrosol [10:1] in the "Ingredients with environmental and social added value" category. This is a sustainable, organic production with a 100 % renewable energy mix, reducing CO₂ emissions.
Some 24 products and services were in the running for this second edition of the competition. The awards ceremony will take place at the show on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 5pm (conference room).
CFIC (Carrefour des fournisseurs de l'industrie cosmétique) will be held in Orléans on December 3 and 4, 2024. On this occasion, Rémi Camus, French adventurer and explorer, will be on hand to chat with participants.
Rémi Camus is a French adventurer and explorer born on July 17, 1985, from Bourges, in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. A former maître d'hôtel, he decided to embark on an adventure after reading Jamel Balhi's book about his crossing of the Americas on a run, entitled "Au cœur des Amériques".
Inspired by this reading, Rémi decided to change his life and become an adventurer. In 2011, Rémi Camus took on his first major challenge, running across Australia, covering some 5,400 kilometers in 100 days. During this expedition, he discovered the scarcity of water in the country's arid regions, reinforcing his commitment to water access issues.
Between 2013 and 2014, he hydrospeeded down the Mekong, covering 4400 kilometers from Tibet to Vietnam. The aim of this expedition was to raise awareness of the issues surrounding access to drinking water and to observe the different environmental conditions along the river. In 2018, he undertakes a swimming tour of France, a project that enables him to raise public awareness of environmental issues and the importance of preserving water resources. In 2023, he will carry out a sporting, educational and scientific expedition in collaboration with Grenoble University Hospital and the Wessling laboratory. This crossing from Calvi to Monaco once again illustrates his commitment to extreme challenges and environmental awareness, as well as his involvement in scientific research.
Rémi Camus continues to inspire through his adventures and commitment to global causes, sharing his experiences and knowledge of survival and the environment through various educational and awareness-raising projects...
"L'océan boit la tasse!" is the talk he'll be giving at CFIC on Wednesday December 4 at 10:45 am.
Amoéba, a French greentech specializing in the development of natural microbiological solutions, has announced the publication in the special issue of " Skin Anti-Aging Strategies "A scientific article on Willaertia lysate was published in the journal Cosmetics (MDPI group).
This article presents, for the first time to the international scientific community, the efficacy of Willaertia lysate on healing, pigmentation, as well as markers of intrinsic age-related aging and extrinsic aging caused by UV exposure. A patent has been filed to protect this innovation.
Amoéba reports that scientific data show a stimulation of specific genes associated with ageing, as well as an increase in the synthesis of skin markers such as collagen and hyaluronic acid in the dermis, epidermis and dermal-epidermal junction. We also observed an acceleration of wound healing by stimulating cell renewal, as well as regulation of skin pigmentation by reducing tyrosine kinase activity and melanin content. A reduction in markers of oxidative stress, one of the main causes of skin ageing, is also one of the notable results highlighted by Amoéba. These data were mainly obtained in tests carried out by independent specialized laboratories.
The results indicate that Willaertia lysate, a naturally-occurring postbiotic initially isolated from the hydrobiome of the Aix-les-Bains thermal waters, helps to improve healing, reduce pigmentation and attenuate the damaging effects of oxidative stress and the signs of skin aging. All these properties are in line with the current trend in the cosmetics market towards "ageing well" and longevity using natural, non-invasive methods.
"This first scientific paper in the field of cosmetics, on the efficacy of our Willaertia lysate against several signs of aging, is recognition on an international scale. These results were presented at the 15th "Skin Ageing & Challenges" conference on November 6, 2024. The data collected confirms the strong potential of Willaertia lysate as a cosmetic ingredient. We have also carried out a clinical test to confirm these results, which will be the subject of a future scientific publication."says Sandrine Troussieux, Amoéba's Scientific Director.
Founded in 2010, Amoéba is based in Chassieu, near Lyon. The company's ambition is to become a major player in the treatment of microbiological risk in the plant protection and cosmetics sectors.
This question is at the heart of all our reflections and strategies!
Keen to support manufacturers in their quest for a greener industry that is more respectful of our planet, the organizers of CFIC, the Carrefour des fournisseurs de l'industrie cosmétique - to be held in Orléans on December 3 and 4, 2024 - are offering several dedicated highlights during the event.
Low-carbon" collaborative workshop: registration now open!
A 1.5-hour workshop led by Wecount, an expert in decarbonizing cosmetics companies and a CFIC exhibitor, will enable participants to calculate the carbon footprint of cosmetics products and identify ways to reduce it during an immersive workshop.... "Alone we go faster, together we go further!" To register
Also to be discovered: innovations, trends and strategic know-how for developing your business and transforming your company over the long term. To discover innovations.
A subsidiary of TriMas Corporation, TriMas Packaging is reshuffling the deck in the perfumery pump market, while continuing to innovate with its flagship "large dose" pumps.
TriMas Packaging presented its latest innovations in beauty and cosmetics packaging at Beautyworld Middle East 2024, held in Dubai on October 28, 29 and 30, 2024. With its Rieke, Aarts Packaging, Affaba & Ferrari, Taplast and Rapak brands, the company was able to showcase its latest advances and sustainable solutions for the beauty, cosmetics and personal care markets, in particular its portfolio of high-end perfume pumps and closures.
For two years now, TriMas Packaging has been making a strategic shift. Considered more as a specialist in the production of "large dose" closures and pumps for a wide variety of sectors, the division of the American TriMas group decided to invest heavily in the luxury sector, focusing on the beauty and personal care segments.
"Our acquisition strategy is in line with our current strategy: to diversify our business into the beauty segment, taking into account market expectations in terms of premiumization, upmarket positioning and the expected increase in product added value, say TriMas Packaging managers. The acquisition, in 2023, of Dutch company Aarts Packaging is part of this strategy. Aarts Packaging specializes in injection molding for the cosmetics, medical and food industries. In particular, the company manufactures high-end perfume closures and make-up cases for customers in the beauty and luxury sectors. Its major strengths are its ability to automate production, which runs 24 hours a day, with few employees, and its in-house mold making."
Diversification into fragrance pumps
With this new facility, TriMas Packaging intends to position itself against major competitors such as Aptar and Silgan Dispensing Systems, with new-generation fragrance pumps. "We sell a lot of fragrance pumps in the United States and Brazil. Today, they are manufactured by an Asian partner. After analyzing the market, we decided to set up production in Europe", explains Hervé Bichon, Vice President Sales, Beauty & Dispensing Systems at Aptar. TriMas Packaging.
The dedicated perfumery pumps - available in crimp, snap-on and screw-in versions, with different types of push-button - will be produced at the Aarts Packaging site, with an annual production capacity of 100 million units.
"At the end of 2024, we will start with assembly. Next year, injection and pump motor manufacturing will also be integrated. The main market players are currently approving these new pumps. Industrial trials are even being carried out at some of our customers' sites. This is a major step for us: we're moving from a company that manufactures "large dose" pumps to one capable of manufacturing micro-dose pumps for the beauty sector".stresses Hervé Bichon.
"We are well positioned to be one of the three major producers of this type of pump in Europe. Customers are delighted to see us enter this market".says Stéphane Frémiot, European Sales Director, Beauty & Distribution Systems Division.
Innovative, environmentally-friendly products
In addition to this major project, innovation and sustainable development remain TriMas Packaging's key development priorities. For pumps, pushers and screw rings can, for example, be made from recycled materials to meet growing market demand. Closure elements such as flip-top caps can be made from 100 recycled %.
What about recyclability? TriMas Packaging, for example, has launched a new range of single-material, all-PP or all-PE pumps. Intended for lotions, available in 2 cc and soon 4 cc versions, the Singolo dispenser pump offers consumers, according to TriMas Packaging, excellent dispensing performance while allowing recycling after use. This innovative product has been awarded an "A" rating by RecyClass, an inter-professional initiative to promote the recyclability and traceability of plastic packaging in Europe.
"The challenge is to strike the right balance between a pump that is not too hard and one that rises correctly even when used for a thousand doses, for example. TriMas Packaging pumps are now tested for up to 3,000 doses, and must be able to function after several refills. The Singolo 2 cc works well up to 3000 doses, depending on product viscosity, underlines Hervé Bichon, before adding that it can also be customized.
Specific plunger, PCR, ring adapted to the vial... it's all possible. Manufactured in Vietnam (to benefit from duty-free status) - in a factory soon to be replaced by a larger production unit - it will be available very soon.
The company has also produced a "foam pump" in China, made entirely of plastic, with a butterfly-shaped "butterfly" spring.
"We're in a market where constant innovation is essential if our customers are to benefit from a source of differentiation from their competitors. In addition to standard products, we are designing more and more specific products. To this end, we are currently recruiting pump and closure specialists with project management skills to support our customers.concludes Hervé Bichon.
TriMas Packaging, at a glance
TriMas Corporation (sales of 900 M$ in 2024, 3,400 employees in 13 countries), headquartered in Bloomfield Hill, Michigan, USA, manufactures a diversified range of products primarily for the consumer products, aerospace and industrial markets. Within the group, TriMas Packaging designs and manufactures dispensing, closure and flexible packaging solutions for the cosmetics, food, household, pharmaceutical and agricultural markets. With some 2,200 employees at 26 sites worldwide, TriMas Corporation's packaging division offers innovative solutions and services for distributing, transporting and storing its customers' products through its multiple brands. Over the past 35 years, the TriMas Group has steadily strengthened its position in the packaging sector. After the takeover of Rieke, Plastic Srl and Taplast were acquired in 2019, followed by Rapak and Affaba & Ferrari in 2020, Omega Plastics in 2021, Intertech in 2022 and Aarts Packaging in 2023. European pump production units are located in Italy, Slovakia, the UK and the Netherlands, with additional plants in the USA, Mexico and China. In Vietnam, at Hô Chi Minh, the current plant will be replaced by a new, larger and more modern production site, scheduled to open in 2025.
