Industry Trends
September 2019
See what has been happening in Asia’s pharma and personal care industries over the last weeks. What are experts and industry magazines talking about?
What has been happening?
CBD and hemp in Thailand, sustainable cosmetics packaging, and halal cosmetics. Find out what journals and industry experts have been discussing in the last four weeks.
Latest Industry Articles
CBD comes to Thailand as regulators clear cannabis and hemp extracts
Global Cosmetics News
Thailand has taken cannabis and hemp extracts off its narcotics list, according to a report published by Reuters, paving the way for a thriving CBD beauty market in the Southeast Asian country.
Will you be left behind if you don’t switch to sustainable packaging?
Cosmetics Design USA
An increasing body of evidence is pointing to sustainable packaging as the new industry standard, with recycled materials and refillable solutions becoming more and more popular.
Is China’s Old Pharma too complex to simplify?
BusinessWorld
China has long promoted its traditional medicinal system as a national treasure and more recently as a tool of soft power. While the ancient art remains a policy priority, however, it faces very modern challenges including rising costs, complexities of production and treatment, and murky intellectual property rights.
Malaysia's halal cosmetics, personal care products in high demand in India
Bernama
Malaysia’s halal cosmetics and personal care products are in great demand in India despite the slower sales growth recorded in 2018, said Halal Industry Development Corporation Sdn Bhd.
5 reasons that designer biology and brewed proteins are the future of beauty
Cosmetics Design USA
Alex Lorestani, co-founder and CEO of a biotech company called Geltor, presented insights and information on the potential that biodesign has to disrupt and reinvigorate the cosmetics and personal care industry.
Sustainable beauty? ‘The time is now’ for an industry rethink, says expert
Cosmetics Design USA
Significant opportunities exist for sustainable beauty development, from plastic-free and refillable packaging to circular raw materials, and the rethink must happen now, says Euromonitor International’s senior sustainability consultant.
‘New era’ of precision medicine for children with cancer
PharmaTimes
A new study has shown the power of genetic testing to pick out the best drugs for children with cancer to extend and improve their lives – news which could signal a new era of precision medicine for young patients.
Dressed to Die: French Firm Looks to Sell Post-Mortem Makeup in Thailand
Khaosod
Thais are already familiar with French perfumes, cosmetics, wines, macarons, and handbags. Now, French vendors are hoping to import yet more luxuries to lure Thai customers, like makeup for the dead, body bags, morgue beds, and more.