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Category: Pharma, Cosmetics & Personal Care

Stevanato teams up with Recipharm on pre-fillable syringes for soft mist inhaler

ITALY – Stevanato Group, an Italian provider of drug containment, drug delivery, and diagnostic solutions has partnered with Recipharm on pre-fillable syringes for soft mist inhaler. Under the collaboration, Stevanato Group will offer and produce its glass pre-fillable syringe Alba assembled with the Integrated Spray Module (ISM) of Recipharm’s soft mist inhaler technology, the Pre-Filled Syringe Inhaler (PFSI). The partnership…

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SCHOTT begins production of amber pharma glass at its Indian facility

INDIA – Speciality glass manufacturer Schott has started production of FIOLAX amber pharmaceutical glass tubing at its facility in Gujarat, India. The new facility is part of Schott’s €75 million (US$80.13m)  investment over the last three years to expand its pharma glass production in India. At the facility, the German glass company produces borosilicate glass tubing material, which is used…

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KanKan launches soap cans with reusable and recycled plastic pumps

UK – Personal care brand KanKan has upgraded its sustainable packaging, adding a new visual identity and reusable pumps made of recycled plastic to its soap tin cans. The company collaborated with design agencies Morrama and Two Times Elliot to combine the brand’s aesthetics with functional packaging. Morrama was responsible for designing the recycled plastic pump that clips directly onto…

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Sulapac unveils bio-based alternative to hard plastics to drive sustainability

FINLAND – Helsinki-based material innovation start-up, Sulapac has created a bio-based material to aid cosmetics companies with their sustainability targets. The Sulapac Luxe and Sulapac Luxe Flex material can substitute hard plastics while offering a “high-end luxury feel, function and aesthetics,” the start-up shares. Dr. Suvi Haimi, Sulapac CEO and co-founder said: “Sulapac Luxe is made of sustainably sourced biodegradable…

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Berry launches Digi-Cap digital child-resistant closure to address medication adherence

USA – American packaging company Berry Global has introduced a child-resistant closure, Digi-Cap that has been designed to improve medication adherence by integrating digital technology. The new Berry Digi-Cap™ digital child-resistant closure is ideal for clinical trials, drug development, research and academic studies. According to Berry Global, data on patient behavior is used to improve adherence to medication and to…

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Colorcon bolsters portfolio with acquisition of Airnov Healthcare Packaging

FRANCE – UK-based film coatings and specialty excipients provider Colorcon has closed the acquisition of French Airnov Healthcare Packaging from private equity firm Arsenal Capital Partners for an undisclosed amount. Airnov supplies controlled atmosphere packaging for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and diagnostic industries. The company provides customizable drop-in products such as canisters and packets, as well as integrated desiccant systems and…

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Dove launches its first refillable deodorant packaging solution to drive sustainability

CANADA – Unilever’s Dove Canada has launched its first refillable and reusable deodorant packaging to provide an accessible refill solution for consumers and reduce plastic waste. According to Dove, the refillable case is a compact “super-durable” stainless steel case housed in 96% recycled and fully recyclable plastic packaging. This comes as part of Unilever’s continued efforts to reduce its footprint…

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CJ Biomaterials equips Banila with biobased cosmetic container for its products

SOUTH KOREA – CJ Biomaterials, a division of CJ CheilJedang, has developed a new cosmetic jar leveraging its amorphous polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) technology, dubbed PHACT, for cosmetics brand Banila. The cosmetic container is intended to store Banila’s Ceramide Cleansing Balm, a part of Banila’s Clean It Zero line of eco-friendly products. The Clean It Zero Ceramide Cleansing Balm is the result…

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