Dalmec presents a new Posivel PVC column-mounted industrial manipulator, custom-designed and developed for handling, picking up and moving drums and pails off the production line, and placing them on pallets or transfer carts. Target markets: food, cosmetics, chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
This double-cable manipulator helps operators transfer products with great flexibility, particularly when palletizing or depalletizing buckets or cans. Ergonomic, it acts as a real load balancer.
A special feature of this new version of the Posivel PVC is its special hooked gripping tool, which adapts to the shape of the handles of buckets of varying sizes, shapes and weights, to facilitate handling. To guarantee maximum operator safety, the gripping tool is connected to the manipulator's terminal arm by two independent steel cables.
Load balancing is automatic, allowing the bucket - weighing up to 60 kg - to be picked up safely, with controlled, balanced handling.
This pneumatic manipulator is particularly suitable for effortless manual handling of light loads in all directions. It features a double-articulated arm structure with an intermediate joint, ensuring smooth, precise movements throughout the working area. In this particular case, the Posivel PVC manipulator has been designed to effortlessly perform repetitive and meticulous manipulations, offering a large radius of action of up to 2600 mm.
From a technical point of view, a pneumatic cylinder powered by compressed air, coupled to a double-cable transmission system, balances the applied load. The cylinder amplifies the lifting and lowering action, which is applied manually by the operator to the gripping tool or directly to the load.
Last but not least, this manipulator can be fully integrated into cramped working environments, thanks to its evolutionary structure and the infinite possibilities of varying the shapes and dimensions of the terminal arm. As a result, all movements in space are unrestricted, and the operator can effortlessly move the load to any point in the work area, with the utmost ease and in optimum ergonomic and safety conditions.
"How to address health issues linked to the risk of migration of virgin plastics and PRMs (FDA/EFSA) in contact with cosmetic formulas": this conference, to be held as part of PCD/Paris Packaging Week 2024, on Thursday January 18, from 1:45pm to 2:20pm, will enable Cosmetopack to present the results of its work.
For the past three years, the Cosmetopack/Cosmebooste consortium has been working on the development of an IT platform dedicated to all players in the cosmetics industry, from upstream to downstream: manufacturers of raw materials, packs, cosmetic ingredients and formulas, packagers, laboratories, toxicologists, brands, and so on.
The conference will cover the first two phases of the project. The speakers will then give a detailed presentation of phase 3, currently underway, specifically linked to the development of the IT platform integrating the definition of the pack, the definition of the product contained in the pack, the materials making up the pack with their LMS and MPR rates, and the analysis of the associated toxicological risk according to regulations.
CosmetoPack/Cosmebooste now has 20 partners: Berry-Bramlage, Eastman, Equitox, Laboratoires Expanscience, Kreatis, LVMH Recherche-Parfums & Cosmétiques, Lyondellbasell, MS Beautilab, Pure Laboratoire, SGS (Ex Metair), Texen, Groupe Treffert ; Groupe Rocher ; Itech, Université Lyon 1 ; Cosmed, Cosmetic Valley, Cosmetin Lyon, Polymeris, Polyvia.
Silab, an independent French supplier of natural active ingredients for the cosmetics and dermocosmetics market, opened its sixth sales platform, Silab North East Asia KK, on November 1, 2023.
"The various crises we have all faced since 2020 are significantly changing markets, particularly in Asia. Already firmly established in China since 2003 and in South Asia (in Singapore) since 2013, we wanted to intensify our activity in North Asia by creating Silab North East Asia KK. Opening a sales subsidiary in Japan seemed an obvious and necessary step to take over from our local distributor. Based in Tokyo, the Silab NEA KK team will be responsible for promoting and distributing our natural active ingredients in Japan, as well as maintaining customer relations with our long-standing distributor in South Korea. This strengthened presence will undoubtedly enhance our value proposition based on Nature, Science and Technology, and consolidate our partnerships with our customers and local universities".says Jean-Philippe Cosson, Silab's General Manager for Sales, International Subsidiaries and CSR.
Silab thus maintains its international strategy. Some 60 % of the company's sales are currently exported.
Under the responsibility of Jean-Baptiste Grieu, Regional Sales Manager, the Silab NEA KK team is set to expand in the near future.
A local stock will be built up in collaboration with a logistics company.
Building on its expertise in skincare and make-up, Lumson enriches its offer with three lines dedicated to the world of hair care, providing a complete turnkey service including bottles, dispensing systems, decoration and accessories.
Slim, Verona and Round are three complete collections - both in terms of materials used and accessories - dedicated to hair care. With 19 solutions available in different sizes, these collections have been created to adapt to the different types of products on the market, from serums to masks, and to respond to the progressive fusion of hair care and skin care (skinification).
Comprising nine bottles ranging from 30 to 400 ml and available in a variety of materials (glass, PET, PE), Slim is a collection with clean, timeless lines ideal, according to Lumson, for those seeking elegance and sophistication combined with functionality and practicality.
Verona is a hair care line featuring PETG bottles to be combined with traditional or precision dispensing systems for professional scalp-focused applications. It offers minimalist-inspired solutions with distinctive design and clean lines, in formats ranging from 50 to 200 ml.
With its sober colors, soft-touch finish that gives the bottles a gentle touch, and rounded profiles for an elegant, delicate appearance, the Round range is designed for products that are closer to nature. Available with a choice of glass or PE dispensing systems, the 50 to 250 ml bottles are designed for products to be applied directly to the hair or scalp.
A dynamic market
The second-largest beauty market, with a market share of 15 % after skincare (source: Euromonitor 2023), hair care has undergone a radical transformation over the last decade, both in terms of price and product offering, Lumson reminds us. The Italian manufacturer reports that the market is now divided into shampoos and conditioners (38 %), styling products (24 %), coloring products (22 %) and treatments (16 %), while care segments, in particular masks and specific, often holistic treatments, have gained space both on shelves and in daily routines. They have redefined hair care, paving the way for the development of new products and the arrival of new players.
According to Lumson, the data confirms the golden age of hair care and the dynamism of the market, with almost 300 brands in Europe alone: between 2020 and 2023, the value of hair care grew by +$11.9 billion, with retail prices increasing by over 15% and a CAGR of 4.8 %. This growth is attributed to a renewed interest in hair and scalp care, with hair becoming an essential aspect of self-care, alongside diet, exercise and rest. The trend is towards holistic products that address the overall health of hair, mind and spirit, offering sensory and emotional benefits.
Summit Cosmetics Europe, a company specializing in the distribution of raw materials for the cosmetics industry, welcomes Carole Lajous as its new President and CEO.
Carole Lajous has over 30 years' experience in the raw materials industry. She previously managed Cognis France and Laboratoires Serobiologiques, a producer of natural and green active ingredients for cosmetics and nutrition. She played a key role in the successful integration of Cognis France into BASF, when Cognis was acquired in 2010.
Carole Lajous subsequently held the position of CEO for various companies. She was also Senior Advisor and independent director on the Board of Roquette Frères, participating in operational missions linked to merger-acquisition projects.
"Joining Summit Cosmetics Europe allows Carole Lajous to manage a committed team and ensure the growth of this historic company with a deep commitment to maintaining and accelerating partnerships with suppliers and customers."the company says.
As of January 1, 2024, the Direction Générale de la Concurrence, de la Consommation et de la Répression des Fraudes (DGCCRF) is responsible for monitoring cosmetics products and establishments on its own. This control was previously carried out jointly with the Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM).
The Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l'alimentation, de l'environnement et du travail (Anses) has taken over the cosmetovigilance and risk assessment missions previously carried out by the ANSM. Since January 1, Anses has been responsible for cosmetovigilance and tatouvigilance. These two systems are based on the declaration of undesirable effects caused by the use of cosmetic products and tattoos. These declarations can be made by healthcare professionals, manufacturers and distributors. Other professionals, such as hairdressers, beauticians and tattoo artists, can also report such incidents, as can private individuals. Preventive measures can be taken to protect consumers.
In a table, the French administration summarizes the changes concerning the steps that players in the cosmetics sector must take since January 1, 2024:
As you know, sustainable beauty is becoming a must for cosmetics brands. Recyclable packaging like Asahi KASEI in Japan and natural ingredients, for example, are becoming consumer requirements.
To implement this traceability or prove its commitments to consumers, adopting a digital platform based on blockchain technology is becoming one of the most effective means.
The latest COSMETIC 360 trade show showed that the cosmetics sector is seeking to optimize its environmental impact and boost its CSR approach.
Companies are faced with the challenge of implementing both upstream traceability to ensure the transparency demanded by consumers, and a recycling solution for packaging.
Optimizing environmental impact: Towards Eco-responsible Beauty
The cosmetics industry is well aware of the importance of reducing its ecological footprint. At Cosmetic 360, many companies highlighted major advances in the development of eco-responsible products. Environmentally-friendly formulations, the use of recyclable packaging and the reduction of plastic waste were the focus of attention.
Some companies have adopted innovative approaches, such as using sustainable raw materials from organic farming or implementing energy-efficient manufacturing processes. The cosmetics industry is thus actively committed to minimizing its impact on the planet, while offering quality products.
Boosting CSR: From Beauty to Social Commitment
Corporate Social Responsibility has become an essential criterion for consumers concerned about the ethics of the brands they choose. At Cosmetic 360, numerous companies shared their CSR initiatives, which go beyond the simple production of cosmetics.
Companies in the cosmetics sector are increasingly integrating CSR into their DNA, not only in response to consumer expectations, but also as a proactive approach to making a positive contribution to society.
Traceability, a Pillar of Trust: From Production to Consumption
The traceability of cosmetics is a major challenge, from supply chain to distribution. Consumers now demand total transparency on the origin of ingredients, production methods and working conditions.
Traceability is not only a mark of confidence for consumers, it is also crucial to meeting increasing regulatory standards and ensuring product quality. Cosmetics companies are investing heavily in robust traceability systems to boost public confidence and meet the challenges of counterfeiting.
To implement this traceability or prove its commitments to consumers, one of the best means available to companies is a digital platform based on blockchain :
AT BLOCKCHAIN has developed a traceability and compliance solution for cosmetics products. This platform enables cosmetics companies to monitor their supply chain in real time, prove their marketing commitments, comply with AGEC law requirements, reinforce their CSR policy, combat fraud or counterfeiting, demonstrate their ethical commitment, and thus gain transparency vis-à-vis consumers, and much more.
An example with Asahi Kasei Pharma working in partnership with IBM Japan to design BLUE PLASTICS-TRANSPARENT SUPPLY, a digital platform that aims to foster a circular economy by tracking the traceability of recycled plastic materials using blockchain technology. Project participants also include Toyama Environmental Improvements, Mobius Packaging and Lion.
A QR code on the packaging allows consumers to access blockchain data that confirms the percentage of recycled plastic used and provides details of the recycling process.
Asahi Kasei aims to promote a circular economy and boost consumer confidence in sustainability claims through plastics traceability.
The solution AT BLOCKCHAIN integrating the platform TRANSPARENT SUPPLY IBM Traceability is a digital platform for brand owners, recyclers and packaging manufacturers to securely exchange and record data on the life cycle of recycled plastic.
The benefits of the solution :
Reinforcing consumer confidence in product claims.
Protection against accusations of greenwashing, i.e. making misleading claims about a product's sustainability without being able to back them up with verifiable data and evidence.
Empowering consumers to make more informed purchasing decisions
The positive long-term impact on changing consumer behavior Product authentication and certification in the supply chain
Rapid detection of errors and non-conformities
Improving transparency to boost consumer confidence
The provisional timetable for construction and commissioning of the new plant by 2027 is becoming clearer. The production technology used has been decided, and will be based on the "direct route" process, with total integration of the production chain and minimized input requirements. Finalization of the preliminary design, at the same time as signature of the first tranche of financing for the plant, is scheduled for summer 2024. This first tranche will include part of the €16.4 million financing awarded by Bpifrance as part of the France 2030 plan. Once established, the preliminary design will be carried out in order to finalize preparations for construction of the plant, which will take place between 2025 and 2027 on French territory.
A player in industrial biology, Global Bioenergies will bring out of the ground the world's first plant to convert plant feedstocks on a large scale into isobutene derivatives, with special high-performance properties. In cosmetics markets, the products will be marketed under the Isonaturane™ brand with applications ranging from make-up to dermo-cosmetic care.
The projected schedule for construction and commissioning by 202. Production technology will be based on the "direct route" process, with total integration of the production chain and minimization of input requirements. Finalization of the preliminary design, in conjunction with signature of the first tranche of plant financing, is scheduled for summer 2024. This first tranche will include part of the €16.4 million financing awarded by Bpifrance as part of the France 2030 plan. Once established, the preliminary design will be carried out in order to finalize preparations for construction of the plant, which will take place between 2025 and 2027 on French territory.
Roland Desvignes, Industrial Director of Global Bioenergies, explains: "I joined Global Bioenergies last July to implement this unique technology at the crossroads of industrial biology and green chemistry. The project (...) is progressing well and relies on the articulation of two engineering departments specialized in each of these two fields."
The plant will also begin production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a market for which Global Bioenergies received ASTM certification last June. This step will pave the way for the establishment of multiple, larger-scale plants focused on this application. In this context, the Group recently initiated discussions concerning a production unit of several tens of thousands of tonnes, specifically dedicated to SAF. This unit is scheduled to come on stream in 2030, coinciding with the extension of SAF's European mandate to 6 % for all flights departing from Europe.
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, a specialist in pumps and fluid management solutions, and Mettler Toledo, a major global player in precision instrumentation and services, offer a customized dosing solution for biotechnology products.
A French chemical and biotechnology manufacturer was looking for a precision dosing solution for packaging a biotechnology fluid in 125 ml vials and for batches of 70 to 180 vials, with a filling accuracy of ± 0.5 % controlled by a balance.
To meet these needs, Watson Marlow offers a Flexicon (WMTFS) precision peristaltic pump, the PF7+. This 21 CFR Part 11-compliant pump has been developed for critical aseptic final filling applications. It is characterized by its ability to deliver waste-free batches. The PF7+ is designed to be coupled with a high-precision balance for dynamic recalibration with pump control. Rapid dosing, even with manual filling, is possible with reproducible filling accuracy in line with demand.
The PF7+ advanced filling kit includes a Mettler Toledo analytical balance with an air flow screen and an integrated, adjustable nozzle holder.
A special set-up
In the case of the pharmaceutical laboratory, an existing assembly already included a support and a filter.
"Our customer needed a bespoke solution that did not include a weighing cage, with a larger weighing range than that offered by the PF7+ filling kit scale, and with less accuracy than those generally required in the applications in which our pump is deployed. In particular, it required the use of a final filter downstream of dosing, to guarantee the integrity of their product, and filling with a continuous tube. These conditions, the filter and the continuous tube, greatly disrupted filling accuracy performance, which had to be maintained at 0.5 %. In addition, the customer did not want the system to be computer-controlled.explains Anaïs Soccio-Koestel, Sales Engineer at Watson Marlow France.
A customized filling solution, coupled with a scale with a larger capacity than the one initially proposed, and without a windscreen, was therefore required. Mettler Toledo's New Classic range of precision scales met this need.
A tailor-made solution that extends PF7+ applications
Watson Marlow and Mettler Toledo have developed a tailor-made advanced filling kit that includes a PF7+ pump and a compatible Mettler Toledo scale from the ML range. With a range of 10-2, this scale is ideally suited to the application.
The PF7+ pump is fed by a 50-liter bag containing 6 liters of product. The bag already contains a continuous tube with an internal diameter of 6.35 mm and a thickness of 2.38 mm.
A single-use sartopore 0.2 µm filter is positioned on a holding rack which incorporates a filtration system before the product is injected into the vial. Each vial is placed on the balance to validate its weight.
Anaïs Soccio-Koestel adds: "Our customer requested that the traceability of each bottle be controlled by weight. In this case, and this is what makes our solution so interesting, the scale communicates directly with the pump: it determines the right dose and prevents the filter from interfering with the dosage. It is also connected to a printer, which delivers a printout of the weight of each bottle.
This new kit, consisting of a PF7+ peristaltic pump coupled with a Mettler ML balance, extends the pump's possible applications. It can be used for small-batch dosing with accuracy requirements in excess of 0.5%, applications requiring continuous control, continuous tube use and special fixtures.
