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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Eurofins Consumer Product Testing Announces State-of-the-Art Expansion of Bangalore Laboratory
BANGALORE, India, June 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Eurofins Consumer Product Testing network of laboratories in India recently unveiled its expanded, state-of-the-art facilities in Hongasandra, Bangalore. This strategic investment doubles the Bangalore laboratory's footprint and offers enhanced capabilities, enabling a significant leap in compliance and performance testing tailored to the evolving needs of India's textile, apparel, footwear, and leather goods markets. The expansion directly addresses the growing demand for a one-stop solution for comprehensive quality, safety, and sustainability testing services across India's rapidly advancing manufacturing supply chain landscape. The Eurofins Consumer Product Testing network of laboratories in India is a trusted partner for global and domestic brands, retailers, and manufacturers. With these new upgrades, the Bangalore laboratory is well-positioned provide innovative and specialised testing services, including: Chemical Smart Testing to provide comprehensive restricted substances list (RSL) analysis for global market compliance; Advanced Dry Cleaning Testing Capabilities to ensure textile durability and performance across multiple cleaning methods; Comprehensive testing for JIS Standards, in collaboration with KAKEN TEST CENTRE, Japan, reinforcing support to Japanese buyers' compliance requirements. With a modern layout, a compliance-first design, and a LEAN-aligned workflow, the enhanced laboratory streamlines operations and delivers a seamless service to clients. Dedicated spaces for innovation and future growth reflect the Eurofins Consumer Product Testing network of laboratories' commitment to advancing India's dynamic consumer product ecosystem, meeting future market demands, and offering testing expertise to meet the highest standards. Backed by a global network of over 85 laboratories and more than 4,000 employees worldwide, the Eurofins network of Consumer Product Testing laboratories provides global clients with a wide array of industry leading testing services across Softlines & Hardlines (S&H), Cosmetics & Personal Care (C&PC), Electrical & Electronics (E&E), and Sustainability Services. About Eurofins Consumer Product Testing Backed by a global network of over 85 laboratories and more than 4,000 employees worldwide, the Eurofins Consumer Product Testing network of laboratories provides global clients with a wide array of industry-leading testing services across the Softlines & Hardlines (S&H), Cosmetics & Personal Care (C&PC), Electrical & Electronics (E&E), and Sustainability Services fields. About Eurofins – the global leader in bio-analysis Eurofins is Testing for Life. With ca. 63,000 staff across a network of more than 950 laboratories in over 1,000 companies in 60 countries, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods. Eurofins Scientific S.E. shares are listed on Euronext Paris Stock Exchange. View source version on Contacts For further information: Himanshi
Business Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Eurofins Consumer Product Testing Announces State-of-the-Art Expansion of Bangalore Laboratory
BANGALORE, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Eurofins Consumer Product Testing network of laboratories in India recently unveiled its expanded, state-of-the-art facilities in Hongasandra, Bangalore. This strategic investment doubles the Bangalore laboratory's footprint and offers enhanced capabilities, enabling a significant leap in compliance and performance testing tailored to the evolving needs of India's textile, apparel, footwear, and leather goods markets. The expansion directly addresses the growing demand for a one-stop solution for comprehensive quality, safety, and sustainability testing services across India's rapidly advancing manufacturing supply chain landscape. The Eurofins Consumer Product Testing network of laboratories in India is a trusted partner for global and domestic brands, retailers, and manufacturers. With these new upgrades, the Bangalore laboratory is well-positioned provide innovative and specialised testing services, including: Chemical Smart Testing to provide comprehensive restricted substances list (RSL) analysis for global market compliance; Advanced Dry Cleaning Testing Capabilities to ensure textile durability and performance across multiple cleaning methods; Comprehensive testing for JIS Standards, in collaboration with KAKEN TEST CENTRE, Japan, reinforcing support to Japanese buyers' compliance requirements. With a modern layout, a compliance-first design, and a LEAN-aligned workflow, the enhanced laboratory streamlines operations and delivers a seamless service to clients. Dedicated spaces for innovation and future growth reflect the Eurofins Consumer Product Testing network of laboratories' commitment to advancing India's dynamic consumer product ecosystem, meeting future market demands, and offering testing expertise to meet the highest standards. Backed by a global network of over 85 laboratories and more than 4,000 employees worldwide, the Eurofins network of Consumer Product Testing laboratories provides global clients with a wide array of industry leading testing services across Softlines & Hardlines (S&H), Cosmetics & Personal Care (C&PC), Electrical & Electronics (E&E), and Sustainability Services. About Eurofins Consumer Product Testing Backed by a global network of over 85 laboratories and more than 4,000 employees worldwide, the Eurofins Consumer Product Testing network of laboratories provides global clients with a wide array of industry-leading testing services across the Softlines & Hardlines (S&H), Cosmetics & Personal Care (C&PC), Electrical & Electronics (E&E), and Sustainability Services fields. About Eurofins – the global leader in bio-analysis Eurofins is Testing for Life. With ca. 63,000 staff across a network of more than 950 laboratories in over 1,000 companies in 60 countries, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods. Eurofins Scientific S.E. shares are listed on Euronext Paris Stock Exchange.
New York Times
6 days ago
- Business
- New York Times
Sydney Sweeney's Fans Wanted Her Bath Water. Now They Can Buy It.
Sydney Sweeney, the actress known for her roles in 'Euphoria,' 'Anyone But You' and a host of other buzzy movies and TV shows, is the face of a new bar of soap, purportedly made with a special ingredient: her own bath water. The internet may take quite some time to recover from this news. The product, 'Sydney's Bathwater Bliss,' is a collaboration with Dr. Squatch, a men's personal care company that describes itself as using natural ingredients and 'manly scents.' The actress announced the new soap on Instagram. Her caption referenced a previous advertisement she had done with Dr. Squatch, saying, 'You kept asking about my bathwater after the @drsquatch ad… so we kept it.' In a news release, Ms. Sweeney said the requests for her bath water were 'weird in the best way.' The limited-edition bar of soap, made with sand, pine bark extract and a 'touch' of Ms. Sweeney's real bath water, according to the company, will be go on sale June 6. Leaning in to the salacious nature of the product, an Instagram post by Dr. Squatch included a provocative description of the soap's scent. 'There's no playbook for turning Sydney Sweeney's actual bath water into a bar of soap, but that's exactly why we did it,' John Ludeke, the senior vice president of global marketing for Dr. Squatch, said in the company's news release. 'We thrive on ideas that make you laugh.' Nearly as eye-catching as soap made from the slosh of one's own bathing ritual are the reactions to it on social media. Users' remarks have run the gamut, from extremely vulgar to celebratory. Others were simply asking, 'Why?' In a Reddit thread that questioned whether Ms. Sweeney's new product was preying on the loneliness of men, Meera Gregerson, 28, said she did not view selling a product to people as predatory. 'I think that the fact that she's been sexualized and made to be a sex icon in some ways as a celebrity — I think it's fair for her to also want to make money off of that,' Ms. Gregerson said in a phone interview. 'I don't think it's that different from her selling movies using her appearance as a selling point.' Multiple social media users have pointed out that Ms. Sweeney's new product is reminiscent of a stunt from Belle Delphine, an adult content creator with a large social media following, who made headlines in 2019 for selling her own bath water. Chad Grauke, 39, who also took to Reddit to share his reaction to the soap, said he did not take issue with the product itself, but was more so curious about 'what type of person is buying this stuff.' 'I don't feel it's the lonely hermit as much as it's the bro who thinks he has a chance,' Mr. Grauke said.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Zydus Wellness Ltd (BOM:531335) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Sales Growth and ...
Consolidated Net Sales Growth: 17%, reaching INR9,106 million for the quarter. Volume Growth: 13% year-on-year for the quarter. Annual Revenue Growth: 16.2%, amounting to INR26,912 million for FY25. Personal Care Segment Growth: 22.5% for the quarter, 33.4% for FY25. Food and Nutrition Segment Growth: 15.4% for the quarter, 13% for FY25. Gross Margin Expansion: 42 basis points for the quarter, 168 basis points for the year. EBITDA Growth: 17.1% for the quarter, reaching INR1,900 million; 23.2% for FY25, totaling INR3,797 million. Net Profit After Tax Growth: 14.4% for the quarter, reaching INR1,719 million; 30% for FY25, totaling INR3,410 million. Earnings Per Share: Increased from 41.94% to 54.5% for FY25. Dividend Recommendation: Final dividend of INR6 per equity share, a 20% increase over the previous year. Cash Conversion from Operations: INR3,800 million, reflecting a strong realization of 100%. Market Share - Everyuth Scrub: 48.5%, with a 321.4 basis points increase. Market Share - Everyuth Peel Off: 77.7%, with a 6.1 basis points gain. Market Share - Nycil: 33.8% in the prickly heat powder category. Market Share - Glucon D: 58.8% in the glucose powder category. Market Share - Sugar Free: 95.9% in the sugar substitute category. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Signs with BOM:531335. Release Date: May 19, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Zydus Wellness Ltd (BOM:531335) reported a consolidated net sales growth of 17% for the quarter, with a volume growth of 13% year-on-year. The personal care segment achieved notable double-digit growth of 22.5% for the quarter and 33.4% for the financial year 2025. The company has seen consistent margin expansion, delivering 42 basis points in the quarter and 168 basis points for the year. Zydus Wellness Ltd (BOM:531335) has recommended a final dividend of INR6 per equity share, representing a 20% increase over the previous year. The company has achieved a significant increase in its ESG score, reaching 79, and secured the 99th percentile among 390 companies in its peer group. Volatility in edible oil prices and dextrose monohydrate remains a key concern for Zydus Wellness Ltd (BOM:531335). The nutritional drink category reported a decline of 2.1% at the MET level, indicating softness across key metrics. Employee costs have increased due to variable pay and the integration of acquired business teams, leading to a higher cost base. The company faces challenges in maintaining inventory levels for seasonal products like Glucon D and Nycil, which can impact margins. There is a need for strategic focus on expanding the adult nutrition segment, which currently holds a smaller market share compared to children's nutrition. Q: Can you update on the organic volume and value growth during this quarter, and explain the increase in employee costs? A: The comparable business growth is in low double digits, with mid to high single-digit volume growth. The increase in employee costs is due to variable pay linked to performance and the inclusion of the acquired business's team on payroll, which typically would be on third-party payroll in most FMCGs. This has led to a higher percentage cost, but some moderation is expected going forward. - Tarun Arora, CEO Q: EBITDA margins have improved after four years. Is this sustainable, and can you provide guidance? A: We aim to move EBITDA margins to 17%-18% in the next couple of years. This will be driven by maintaining positive gross margins, investing in brand growth, and achieving operating leverage. We are committed to structurally driving EBITDA back to high levels. - Tarun Arora, CEO Q: How is quick commerce impacting your business, and is it helping reach new consumers? A: Quick commerce increases accessibility, especially in urban areas, and helps reach new consumers by overcoming distribution challenges. It is both replacing existing channels and reaching new consumers. Brands like Complan and cold chain products like butter perform well in quick commerce. - Tarun Arora, CEO Q: Can you comment on the growth and future expectations for the recent acquisition of Natural India Private Limited? A: The business has seen over 50% growth in the four months since acquisition, with positive low single-digit margins. We expect to maintain a CAGR of 25%+ as seen in the past three to five years. - Tarun Arora, CEO Q: What is the company's vision for FY28 or FY30, and where do you see the company heading? A: We aim to strengthen our consumer franchise, expand in food and nutrition, and personal care. We target crossing INR5,000 crores in revenue, expanding internationally, and achieving 17%-18% EBITDA margins. We focus on category development and increasing consumer penetration. - Tarun Arora, CEO For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Fast Company
13-05-2025
- Health
- Fast Company
Your soap, lotion, and shampoo may contain formaldehyde
Common personal care and beauty products like lotions, soaps, shampoos, eyeliner, and even eyelash glue can contain formaldehyde or preservatives that release formaldehyde—a known carcinogen that has been linked to cancer. And Black and Latina women could be at particular risk. Formaldehyde is a preservative (it's a key ingredient of embalming fluid) and so it's sometimes added to beauty products as a way to extend their shelf life and inhibit the growth of bacteria or mold. Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives are seen as an alternative to formaldehyde, but these chemical compounds do the same thing: they extend shelf life while slowly releasing formaldehyde into the product over time (just how much depends on multiple factors, but studies suggest longer storage times and higher temperatures lead to more formaldehyde released). That formaldehyde could then be absorbed by the skin, and even though the amount may be small, experts say low levels of formaldehyde still pose health risks. Personal care products are often used frequently, so repeated exposures could add up. These chemicals have already been found in hair-straightening products, which are predominantly used by Black women. A new study, recently published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters, found that this risk extends beyond chemical hair relaxers to all sorts of beauty products: lotions, shower gels, face creams, shampoo and conditioners, hair oils, eyeliner, eyelash glue, and so on. In that study, researchers asked a group of Black and Latina women in Los Angeles about their use of personal care products over a week. More than half reported using items that contain formaldehyde-releasing preservatives—and many of those products are ones that the participants used daily, or multiple times in a week. Finding formaldehyde in beauty products For the study, 64 Black and Latina women were tasked with tracking all of their beauty product use, logging the information in an app developed by the Silent Spring Institute, a research organization focused on the environmental causes of breast cancer. (Silent Spring chemists authored the study, and it was part of a larger research effort between Silent Spring, Occidental College Black Women for Wellness, and Columbia University.) That app also asked them to take a photo of each ingredient label, which allowed the researchers to analyze the ingredient lists for formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives often go by complex chemical names like 1,3-dimethylol-5,5-dimethylhydantoin, also called DMDM hydantoin or DMDMH, meaning they don't actually appear as 'formaldehyde' on ingredient lists. Fifty-three percent of participants said they used at least one product with formaldehyde releasers on its ingredient label, and DMDMH was the most common. Of the items that contained any formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, DMDMH was in 47% of skincare and 58% of hair products. The fact that these toxic chemicals are in so many products highlights the health risks women face, particularly Black and Latina women. One woman in the study used three products with formaldehyde-releasing preservatives: a leave-in conditioner, rinse-off conditioner, and a body wash. Some women used these products multiple times a day, like hand soap or lotion. Over a five day period, 20 study participants used lotions with formaldehyde-releasing preservatives for a total of 76 times. One eyelash glue even specifically listed formaldehyde as an ingredient. The preservatives were also found in hair gels, oils, curl creams, and edge controls, predominantly used by Black women. The study didn't list specific brands or product names containing formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, though it did note that 12 such lotions were from Bath & Body Works. 'While this study does not specify which of body lotions its participants were using, we rigorously test formulas for all our personal care and home fragrance products, including FRPs to meet regulatory and safety standards,' a Bath & Body Works spokesperson said in a statement. Protecting consumers from formaldehyde releasers Formaldehyde exposure is linked to adverse health effects, including increased risk of multiple types of cancer. Researchers say there's been a growing concern about formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, and how personal care products that contain them could pose a risk to women's health, particularly Black and Latina women. Previous studies have connected the use of hair relaxers to an increased risk of uterine cancer in Black women. Others say these formaldehyde-releasing chemicals aren't a concern. Unilever, for example, has a web page about how it doesn't use formaldehyde as an ingredient but does use 'formaldehyde donors' like DMDMH. It says they're safe to use, per the U.S. Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel and Europe's Scientific Community on Consumer Safety. Still, in Europe, products with formaldehyde are more regulated. The European Union has banned formaldehyde in cosmetics, and requires any cosmetics with formaldehyde releasers above a 0.001% concentration to have a warning label. The U.S. currently doesn't ban formaldehyde in cosmetics (a federal ban on formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers in chemical hair straighteners was considered back in 2023, and is currently stalled after President Donald Trump paused all federal regulations). At least 10 states, including California and Oregon, have enacted or considered laws to regulate formaldehyde in cosmetics—either by banning it, or requiring warning labels for formaldehyde releasers. There has been a drop in products containing formaldehyde in California after the state's Safe Cosmetics Program began in 2007, but experts say even beyond warning labels, banning formaldehyde releasers completely across the country would be the best-case scenario to reduce risks. The researchers suggest people avoid products containing DMDMH. Silent Spring has resources for how people can avoid formaldehyde releasers, including by noting the other chemical names for such preservatives that may appear on ingredient lists. Black Women for Wellness also has resources for consumers concerned about chemical exposure. 'We're trying to do the right thing,' Janette Robinson Flint, executive director of Black Women for Wellness, says in a statement. 'But there needs to be more government oversight. We shouldn't have to be chemists to figure out what kinds of products will make us sick.'
