Category: Personal Care
Opinion: The top cosmetics regulatory issues on the agenda for APAC in 2020
Currently, the regulations for cosmetics have been pushed back to October 17, 2026 but there are still many details of the new regulations that have yet to be ironed out.
HDC: Malaysia’s halal cosmetics, personal care products in high demand in India
Malaysia’s halal cosmetics and personal care products are in great demand in India despite the slower sales growth recorded in 2018.
Ground shifts in Indonesia’s economy as conservative Islam takes root
The number of conservatives is now growing and more companies have embraced Islamic branding and marketing.
Malaysia: Halal gelatine, the missing dimension in the halal market
Without a home-grown, halal gelatine plant, Muslim leaders have very little to shout about as far as halal food certification and pharmaceutical products are concerned.
Indonesia trudges on with mandatory Halal certification rule
Companies who wish to enter the Indonesian, and indeed to some extent the global, halal market, would be wise to pay close attention to future updates regarding the halal law.
Germany: New trade show dedicated to Halal products is launching in March 2020
Deutsche Messe is launching HALAL HANNOVER, a new trade show for halal products, being held on the 6 to 8 March next year. It will be open to trade visitors on all three days.
Major Developments in the Halal Infrastructure of South Korea
A DinarStandard interview with Dr James Noh, Director-General of the Korea Institute of Halal Industry about Halal cosmetics and other current Halal opportunities in South Korea.
Halal cosmetics market set to soar to $52bn by 2025 as sector becomes ‘increasingly inclusive’
According to a survey last year 58% of women in Indonesia prefer to use Halal cosmetics and there is a growing demand in the Middle East.
Indonesia set to become main producer in global halal industry by 2024
“Especially in potential sectors, such as food and beverages, tourism, fashion, media and recreation, as well as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.”
Malaysia: Wipro Unza aims for RM 1bn in group revenue, eyes the halal market
Wipro believes that the halal market would deliver “sustainable growth”, tapping on the growing Muslim population in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Middle East.
Is your cosmetics business ready for Indonesia’s new Halal Product Assurance Law?
Home to world’s largest Muslim population, Indonesia is gearing up for huge sea change with the implementation of the country’s new Halal Product Assurance (HPA) Law on October 17, 2019.
Opinion: What is modest fashion and why is it becoming mainstream?
A quick search of modest fashion on Google produces around 149m results, while Pinterest UK reports that searches for the term are up 500 per cent since the beginning of 2019.
Malaysia: Halal Cluster Network with Halal clusters in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Spain
First MOUs signed for groundbreaking collaboration under the Halal Cluster Network with halal clusters in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Spain during MIHAS.
Opinion: Meeting demands of the Halal Industry
The global halal market is set to grow at an exponential rate driven by increasing demand from the Muslim as well as non-Muslim population.
Malaysia: China’s participation in MIHAS 2019 not affected by US-China trade war
Malaysia could provide an alternative to the Chinese importers affected by the 25 per cent tariffs imposed by the US.
Opinion: Muslims, the world’s last great untapped market
From halal mozzarella to smart hijabs, faith-driven consumers are demanding products that dovetail with their modern lifestyles. A look at where the market is headed – and when
Malaysia: SimplySiti eyes 50% sales growth on higher exports
SimplySiti Sdn Bhd aims a 50% year-on-year (YoY) sales growth as it looks to expand its presence in the region, beginning with Indonesia by the second half of the year (2H19).
Malaysia: CIMB Islamic aims to help local halal players scale globally
The bank today announced that it has partnered with local cosmetic company SimplySiti Sdn Bhd to expand its halal beauty care business beyond Malaysia.
Indonesia: Bank Indonesia Develops Halal Economy Ecosystem
According to the central bank governor, there are four sectors of the halal economy with good prospects. It can be generated from a community.
Opinion: How is Muslim beauty redefining the Asian cosmetic market?
Florence Bernardin explains the growing importance of Malaysia and Indonesia in the global beauty market.
