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CONTENTS 6 NEWS
SIN List to set a new standard for sustainable chemicals
Cost-cutting measures see Evonik thrive in tough times
Africa’s first luxury e-commerce platform goes live
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9 INDUSTRY TALK
The challenge of managing pharma residue in water supplies
12 EVENTS
CTFA secures expert speakers for cosmetics industry summit
Organic and natural expo to debut in Africa
New company driven to change the local packaging scene
14 ETHNIC CARE
Croda innovates with new emulsifying and conditioning system
Seven essential steps to manage textured hair
Prevent hair loss with Follicusan DP
20 PERSONAL CARE
Azelis aquires Orkila to boost its growth in Africa
Amino acid based chemistries for skin cleansing
24 PHARMA FOCUS: CAMs & HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS
Hersol flourishes as a specialist CAMs manufacturer
Functional ingredients for health supplements
27 Home Care
Resource-friendly builder technology for detergents
ChemSystems cleans up the laundry care category
16 Seven essential steps to manage textured hair
30 PACKAGING
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Functional ingredients true to nature
The benefits of digital label roll printing
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A specialist in manufacturing complementary medicines
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FROM THE EDITOR
A targeted approach is key
T
he imperatives for consumer
formulations and novel ingredients for the
companies to succeed in Africa,
African market. Interesting reads include
such as adopting a city based
KahlWax’s discussion on the rise of hair
approach, getting credit for value,
essences in the average consumer’s
tailoring offerings to regional demands
hair care regimen and CLR Berlin’s
and creating a bespoke route to market
approach to effectively prevent hair loss
model, are as relevant as ever. McKinsey
associated with Alopecia diffusa and
& Company originally suggested these
Alopecia androgenetica.
requirements more than 10 years ago, when
Our pharma focus in this edition is
international businesses started looking to
centred on complementary medicines and
the continent for growth.
health supplements. Turn to page 24 to
Although consumer spending slowed
find out more about Hersol Manufacturing
between 2014 and 2016, various signs
Laboratories and Afriplex, which specialise in
point towards its improvement. According
developing and producing these products
to a 2019 Nielsen report entitled For Better
for the African market.
or Worse: How African and Middle East
While eco-friendly detergents aren’t
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Consumer Spending is Evolving? the largest
necessarily in demand in Africa, resource
proportion of consumers in Africa and the
friendly solutions are most certainly on
Middle East regions (50 percent) indicate
everyone’s radar. For manufacturers looking
the amount they spend on groceries has
for technologies that can reduce their water
increased over the past five years. While
and energy usage during production, our
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consumers are often cost-conscious and
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Azelis is the latest multinational business
On behalf of all of us here at P&C Africa,
from the personal care industry to take
I’d like to thank the industry, our readers
notice of the growth potential in Africa.
and advertisers for their continued support
Earlier this year, it entered into a deal to
in 2019. We hope you have a good break
acquire 100 percent of Orkila to become a
during the festive season, stay safe and
leading distributor of speciality chemicals in
enjoy the read!
Africa. Orkila has the regional representation Azelis requires to make it big on the continent while Azelis’ innovation and formulation potential will support pharma, and home and personal care brands and manufacturers to develop targeted solutions
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NEWS
ALPLA CONSOLIDATES ITS PHARMA EXPERTISE THE INTERNATIONAL PLASTIC packaging
The group was previously known mainly for its
specialist is combining its expertise and services
customised packaging solutions. ‘In the pharma
under 16 CFR § 1700.20 and ISO 8317 for childproof
for customers in the pharma industry under the
industry, however, standardised products play a large
packaging for bottles ranging from 30mℓ to 1.5ℓ.
ALPLApharma brand name.
role,’ explains Knes.
With acquisitions in south-eastern Europe and
straightforward assembly. The new closure is certified
The improved manufacturing process reduces
The current product portfolio ranges from bottles for
material consumption by 25 percent, achieving a saving
Africa in previous years, Alpla has done more than just
liquids and solids and containers for tablets and pills to
with an excellent price-performance ratio and it protects
strengthen its presence in these regions. Thanks to
closures and dispensing systems – especially eyedroppers
resources. For the consumer, nothing changes – CRC
the new locations, this family run company based in
and nasal sprays – as well as devices for administering
justONE works like any other child-resistant closure and
Austria now has access to decades of experience in
medication with and without measuring functionality.
its product safety promise is just as reliable. •
the pharma packaging market. This expertise and all
Alpla is also hoping to excel in the pharma market
services for pharma customers will now be combined
with its custom-made designs.
into ALPLApharma, a brand of the group, and not an
At CPhI Worldwide in Frankfurt, from 5 to 7 November,
independent legal entity.
ALPLApharma presented CRC justONE – an exceptionally
‘ALPLApharma is more than just a marketing
light, childproof closure. There are normally three
strategy,’ asserts Walter Knes, global sales director
parts to a childproof closure with a tamper-evident
closure systems, injected parts and pharma at Alpla.
band, which is only opened by simultaneously pushing
‘We are consolidating all our previous work for pharma
and turning the closure. These parts are produced in
customers under this brand. This combines the specific
three separate production steps and then assembled.
expertise available to us through our new locations
ALPLApharma has streamlined this production process
with all of our services, knowledge and globally
for a significantly more efficient workflow. All parts
applicable standards.’
are manufactured in one injection moulding step with
In accordance with ISO 7, packaging from ALPLApharma is produced in cleanrooms like this one located at the Alpla plant in Greece
Evonik thrives despite ongoing global economic issues
CHEMSEC AIMS TO SET A NEW STANDARD FOR SUSTAINABLE CHEMICALS
THE GLOBAL PRODUCER of ingredients is sticking to its full-year earnings outlook despite global economic challenges. Evonik expects adjusted EBITDA to remain at least stable compared to last year. Sales are now expected to be slightly lower than the previous year because of lower demand. But Evonik had expected sales to remain stable.
CHEMICAL SPECIALIST ORGANISATION, ChemSec
Excluding the divested Methacrylates business, in 2018 the company
reveals the latest additions of industrial chemicals
called “forever chemicals” since they do not break
on its so-called ‘SIN List’ – a compilation of over
down in nature. Even though the debate is ongoing
900 toxic chemicals that should be avoided in the
on exactly how to regulate these substances, smart
and additional contingency measures for a cooling global economy,’
global supply chain. Followed by many brands,
manufacturers should already begin to phase them
says Christian Kullmann, chairman of Evonik’s executive board. ‘We
chemical producers and manufacturers – as well
out,’ says Dr Anna Lennquist, project manager for
are being very proactive to ensure we meet our full-year outlook.’ The
as the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, UNEP and
the SIN List at ChemSec.
2018 initiated efficiency program to reduce administrative and selling
other influential bodies – ChemSec’s latest additions
Nanomaterials have also made it onto the
generated sales of €13.3 billion and adjusted EBITDA of €2.15 billion. ‘We prepared ourselves at an early stage with stricter cost discipline
expenses by €200 million annually has been accelerated. By end of this
are expected to set a new standard for sustainable
SINList. Engineered nanoforms are legally covered
year, Evonik will achieve saving of €120 million, €20 million more than
chemicals management.
by REACH, but so far, the focus has been on
originally planned. A further €20 million will be saved with additional
establishing definitions for registration requirements.
contingency measures such as delaying new hires and more restrictive
dental floss, cooking pans, food packaging and
Meanwhile, brands and manufacturers have been
expenditure on external services. The global economic slowdown
water-resistant clothes are among the chemicals
uncertain on how to approach hazard management
continued to impact Evonik’s performance in the third quarter. From
pinpointed. Currently there are several thousand
of nanomaterials.
July to September, sales fell three percent to €3.23 billion due to lower
Perfluorinated chemicals, or PFAS, used in
different PFAS in use worldwide. Many of them
The SIN List now includes carbon nanotubes,
volumes and selling prices. Adjusted EBITDA fell six percent year on year
belong to a newly recognised category of
one of the more well-studied nanomaterials. First
chemicals identified as persistent, mobile and toxic
engineered in the ’90s, they are used to make
chemicals (PMTs). Due to their specific properties
durable, lightweight materials, for electrical
€1.14 billion in the third
and heavy industrial use, these substances are
conductivity, as a super black pigment and for
quarter and Performance
now widespread in global groundwater and
water purification.
Materials sales
drinking water. ‘These chemicals have managed to escape
‘Until now, the debate about the safety of
to €543 million. In its Nutrition & Care segment sales declined two percent to
decreased 20 percent in
nano has focused on the need for more research.
the third quarter to
regulation as they do not exactly match current
However, this is a perfect example of where there is
€475 million, compared
legal criteria. The most well-known chemicals in
enough science to say that these materials should
to the same quarter in
this category are the fluorinated compounds, often
not be used,’ Dr Lennquist concludes. •
the previous year. •
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NEWS
NEW ROUTE TO AFRICA FOR LUXURY GLOBAL BRANDS LOUIS XIII, DAVID MORRIS, Yoko London, Montegrappa, Boadicea and Stephen Webster are just a some of the international brands already signed up to Lux Afrique Boutique (LAB), the online shopping website www.luxafrique.boutique. This is the first luxury e-commerce platform that offers VIP clients an opportunity to purchase and take delivery of extravagant international goods anywhere in Africa. Luxury brands have traditionally been associated with developed nations and, as a result of this, it became common practice for both ultra-high net worth (UHNW) and high net worth (HNW) brands of African nations to dominate wellknown international luxury retailers such as Harrods, Saks, Harvey Nicholls and other respected retailers. Subsequently, with the growing trend of e-commerce, high-end retailers entered the same market. For example, Net-A-Porter first made
With the rise of new forms of commerce linked to the digital economy, Alexander Amosu says LAB is better placed to meet consumer demand in Africa
its appearance in 2000 and firmly solidified itself as one of the market leaders in Europe for online luxury brands. This too can be said for FarFetched in Asia Pacific
Luxury brands will continue to capture the imagination of African consumers
and for Nordstrom in North and South America. Yet a market leader for Africa
and set trends on the continent, even in an environment of dynamic economic and
remains to be established.
financial conditions, typical of emerging markets. The global luxury market is also
The expertise of Lux Afrique has a clear benefit and advantage to partnering
looking to reach untapped markets, especially in Africa, and LAB already offers a
brands. The online shopping platform offers its HNW clients across the continent
selection of luxury products that correspond with current trends and are aligned with
an opportunity to shop at the same prices as retail outlets in Paris, London or Milan,
HNW customers’ expectations. Although the site is currently only stocks high end
from the comfort of their homes.
alcoholic beverages, home and tech products, it will expand into grooming, fashion
Alexander Amosu, LAB CEO, states: ‘We already have great experience with the
and other luxury FMCG goods.
requirements of the African HNW market. Essentially, African luxury consumers now
‘Through our client base, LAB can support the growth of its luxury brand partners
have a company they can rely on to deliver all their favourite luxury brands to their
on the African continent, in any market where they wish to strengthen their presence,’
homes or offices, anywhere on the continent.’
Amosu adds. •
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The challenge of managing pharmaceuticals in water Residues of pharmaceuticals have been detected in surface water and groundwater across the globe. A report released by the OECD calls for a better understanding of the effects, greater international collaboration and accountability distribution, and policy actions to prevent and remedy emerging concerns.
P
harmaceuticals are an important
Those of greatest concern include
rises with ageing populations, advances in
element of medical and veterinary
hormones, painkillers and antidepressants.
healthcare, rising meat and fish production,
practice, and their beneficial
Concerns over rising antibiotic content in
and as emerging countries increasingly
effects on human and animal
wastewater fuelling the spread of drug-
administer antibiotics to livestock.
health, food production and economic
resistant microbes have been raised at
welfare are widely acknowledged. Yet an
G20 level.
PROBLEMATIC FOR AFRICA’S WATER
area lacking in common understanding is
Pharmaceutical residues can enter the
what happens when pharmaceuticals are
environment during the manufacture, use
30 pharmaceuticals have been detected
constantly discharged into the environment,
and disposal of medicines. When humans
in Nigeria and South Africa’s surface water,
through manufacturing, consumption and
and animals ingest medicines, between 30
groundwater, tap water, and/or drinking
excretion, and the improper disposal of unused or expired products. A new OECD report entitled Pharmaceutical Residues in Freshwater: Hazards and Policy Responses warns that too little is being done to prevent pharmaceutical residues seeping into soil, water supplies, freshwater ecosystems and the food
and 90 percent of the ingredients are
DID YOU KNOW?
excreted as active substances into the sewage system or
Pharma manufacturing facilities the environment. Some have been shown to release APIs medicines are thrown into nearby streams and can be important pollution hotspots in away unused and end the areas in which they operate.1 Extremely high pharmaceutical up in landfill, or they concentrations, in the order of are disposed of in the mg/L have been detected in some industrial effluents and bathroom and end up in recipient streams in India, China, the USA, Korea sewer systems. and Israel.2
chain, and to assess the potential
In the US, an estimated one
third of the four billion medicines
The OECD report shows that between 11 and
water. In the Ivory Coast and Kenya, the number of pharmaceuticals detected is between four and 10, and in Zimbabwe and Ghana it’s between one and three. The following recommendations to governments are made in the report: • increase monitoring and reporting of pharmaceutical residues in the environment • consider environmental risks in the authorisation of pharmaceuticals • provide incentives to design
risks. The author of the report, Hannah
prescribed each year ends up as waste.
Leckie, OECD environmental directorate,
Conventional wastewater treatment
says pharma residues, such as hormones,
plants are not designed to remove
antidepressants and antibiotics, have been
pharmaceuticals, and water resources are
the environment, by using public
detected in surface water and groundwater
not systematically monitored for residues.
procurement to demand high standards
across the globe. High levels of these
Because pharmaceuticals are
pharmaceuticals that do not accumulate in or harm the environment • reduce pharmaceuticals entering
from manufacturers, or with ‘take-back’
residues have been found downstream
intentionally designed to interact with
of pharmaceutical manufacturing plants,
living organisms at low doses, even low
and conventional wastewater treatment
concentrations in the environment can have
• raise awareness among the
plants are not designed to remove
unintended, negative impacts on freshwater
public, doctors and vets to reduce
pharmaceuticals in wastewater. Veterinary
ecosystems. For example, active substances
pharmaceutical residues from agriculture
in oral contraceptives have caused the
and aquaculture can enter water bodies
feminisation of fish and amphibians;
without any treatment.
psychiatric drugs, such as fluoxetine, alter
The full report and policy highlights are
The report also reveals the vast majority
systems to return unused or expired medicines for safe disposal
excessive consumption • upgrade wastewater treatment plants with technology to remove pharmaceuticals.
fish behaviour making them less risk-averse
available for free download on the OECD
of the roughly 2 000 active pharmaceutical
and vulnerable to predators; and the
website. There is also a webinar on YouTube
ingredients (APIs) currently used in human
over-use and discharge of antibiotics to
featuring Leckie and Bob Diderich of the
and veterinary pharma products have
water bodies exacerbates the problem of
Environment Directorate, who present the
never been evaluated for environmental
antimicrobial resistance. The latter has been
key findings of the report, and how policy
risks. Several dozen new APIs are typically
declared by the World Health Organization
makers and other stakeholders can take
approved for use each year.
as an urgent, global health crisis projected
action to reduce the risks. Visit https://bit.
to cause more deaths globally than cancer
ly/2qFUUk3 to watch the webinar. •
A CHALLENGE TO MANAGE A study cited in the report estimates
by 2050. Unless adequate measures are taken
10 percent of pharmaceuticals have the
to manage the risks, the situation is set
potential to cause environmental harm.
to worsen as the use of pharmaceuticals
REFERENCES 1. Weber et al., 2014[3]; Larsson, de Pedro and Paxeus, 2007[19] 2. Larsson, 2014[12]
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COMPANY FOCUS
New company driven to change the local packaging scene
Based in South Africa, Floraison Cosmetic Packaging was established in November 2018. The company is proud to work with manufacturers and leaders in the African cosmetics industry, which have won awards for their packaging and skin care products.
F
loraison offers the most
largest supplier of airless cosmetics
fashionable, trending and innovative
comprehensive range of the
packaging in South Africa. Its vision is
packaging components waiting to
latest and trending quality
to expand even further and become
be released.
airless bottles, from silver
the biggest customised cosmetics
wrapped and double wall enclosures to fully customised colours and textures. The company strives for excellence to elevate the business of its clientele. Within a threemonth period of being established,
packaging company by 2020,
DID YOU KNOW?
managed to supply about
quality of its products. The company makes
of 20 or more boxes of packaging components.
A ONE STOP SOLUTION The company strives for optimal work efficiency to ensure customer satisfaction. With two directors and a brilliant team working towards one vision, Floraison delivers on its promise. It provides customers with the quickest and highest quality service guaranteed as a result of its experience and mobility. ‘We are not just another packaging company,’ says Chanhee Lee, co-
300 customers on the African
Once an order is confirmed, Floraison
director of Floraison. ‘The service we
continent and its number of clientele
promises it will be ready for dispatch
provide is specialised and pinpoints
continues to grow.
within 12 hours.
the exact design and combination
By March 2019, Floraison had expanded its product offering as the
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Floraison reassures it will have it.
leading by design and in the
Airless packaging is ideal great promises in to protect sensitive products terms of its service such as skin care and facial delivery. Its clientele creams, serums and foundations. doesn’t need to wait Because the technology prevents formulations from exposure for days or weeks, to air, it’s become a standard whether its samples in both the masstige that are needed, a and prestige quotation or an order beauty categories.
the company has
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Its agents across the world provide the company with the latest
of styles, quality and colours the customer needs. In order to achieve
COMPANY FOCUS
INDUSTRY GAME CHANGER
‘Some of the most novel natural
Floraison is driven by innovation. The
raw materials and ingredients are
company provides the latest game
produced in Africa while the quality
changing packaging that stands out
of skin care products manufactured
on shelf and promises speed of service
in Africa is increasing daily. There’s
and guaranteed quality.
no reason why African brand
ONCE AN ORDER IS CONFIRMED, FLORAISON PROMISES IT WILL BE READY FOR DISPATCH WITHIN 12 HOURS ‘We are trend setters in the cosmetics packaging market. With the largest range of airless bottles on the South African market, we provide a one stop shop experience tailored to customers’ needs,’ Lee comments. The company also aims to achieve this, we have dedicated departments
market share in the African market,
for each requirement, from sales and
taking its products cross border.
marketing to designers and worldwide sourcing agents. We provide a one stop total packaging solution to cater to the customers’ needs.’ Floraison provides the packaging components, coordinates the design and advises on the best marketing solution to make the product shine. With the skills and experience of its team, the company believes it can raise the standard of packaging in the South African cosmeceutical market. ‘The quality of our packaging is undoubtedly validated through the standards set by the calibre of our clientele. We provide globally trending
owners and manufacturers should have to package their formulations in common, cheap looking containers. With our world-class packaging, Floraison provides international aesthetic appeal,’ says Kim. Although Floraison is a new company, both Lee and Kim agree, it has a long-term vision to succeed. ‘It is our number one priority to grow together with our clients to ensure a sustainable future for everyone. By consistently adapting to international packaging trends and developments, we aim to provide a quality service and quick turnaround of the latest and most innovative packaging components on the market,’ they say. ‘At Floraison, our goal is to become an industry leader in cosmetics packaging solutions. We are here to change the packaging scene in South Africa.’•
packaging equipped with state of the art airless technology,' adds Ryan Kim, who is also a co-director of Floraison. Not only it look enticing, it’s also hygienic. Another plus point of our airless dispensers is 98 percent of the formulation packed in the
Floraison Cosmetic Packaging – www.floraison.net @Floraison Cosmetic Packaging @floraisonsa
chamber gets dispensed,’
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EVENTS
Expert speakers to present at CTFA industry summit The Cosmetic Industry Summit: Breaking Barriers in Africa will take place. The CTFA has secured leading international and local experts to speak at the summit.
O
rganised by the Cosmetic, Association on behalf of the South African cosmetics
industry, the inaugural summit involves a partnership with the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC). It has also received support from Department of Trade
market entry and expansion, speaking
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Toiletry & Fragrance
on barriers to trade from a business
The summit is expected to be attended by delegates from countries across the African continent, providing an excellent opportunity for networking. If you are interested in registering for the summit, please visit www.ctfa.co.za for more info.
Union, speaking on barriers to trade from a trade and legislative perspective. On day two of the summit, one of the panel discussions will focus on possible convergence solutions in terms of harmonisation and breaking barriers in
and Industry (dti) and
Africa, facilitated by Ian Patterson, CEO,
the greater cosmetics
Richard Sad iki of SAB S
perspective • Brian Mureverwi, trade advisor, dti African
industry. The summit will
Cosmetics Europe in Belgium. Dr Renner will
strategist and strategic change facilitator,
take place at the IDC
share a regulatory overview, trends analysis
SMC Group.
Conference Centre in
and discussion on the synergies between
The speakers featured in this panel
Sandton in Joburg, South
Europe, America, China and Asia.
discussion include:
Africa, where presenters and panel discussions
• Richard Sadiki,
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
SABS international
A large portion of the
relations specialist
stimulate harmonisation and ease trade
programme is centred on
(SADCSTAN and
within the African continent.
panel discussions, featuring
ARSO), speaking
industry experts from Africa
on harmonisation
and abroad.
through standards
will deliberate ways to
KEYNOTE ADDRESSES After an official welcome from the chairperson of the CTFA, the summit will kick off with a keynote presentation entitled ‘Spotlight on Africa Trade
On day one of the Xol iswa Jaf ta, IDC ’s sen ior econom ist
summit, one of the panel discussions will focus on barriers to trade in Africa.
for optimal trade • Dr Renner, speaking
Dr Gerald Renner, Cosmetics Europe
about the practicalities of globally harmonised
Risk’. This will be followed by a statistical
Members of the panel include:
regulations/standards
overview by a research analyst at
• Xoliswa Jafta, IDC’s senior economist:
• a representative from the AfCFTA
Euromonitor International, of the beauty
economic research and information
and personal care sectors on the
department, speaking on barriers to trade
African continent.
from an economic perspective
The keynote speaker confirmed for day
• Charles Azuka, head of global product
two of the seminar is Dr Gerald Renner,
stewardship, P&G sub-Saharan Africa:
director of technical regulatory affairs at
regulatory, human safety, clinical,
Committee discussing the future role of AfCFTA in the African Convergence • a representative from the South African National Department of Health, discussing South Africa in the African convergence. •
COSMETICS INDUSTRY SUMMIT - 13 & 14 May 2020 “Breaking Barriers in Africa” IDC, 19 Fredman Drive, Sandown, Sandton • • • • • •
Bringing together leaders from business and government Stimulating ‘harmonisation’ across the African continent Easing trade within the African continent Local & International presenters Regulatory framework in various African countries Global best practice in the cosmetic and personal care industry
www.ctfa.co.za
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EVENTS
Organic and natural expo comes to Africa The continent is about to catch up with the worldwide demand for organic and natural products with an expo scheduled for May 2020 in Johannesburg, South Africa
W
hilst these sectors overseas
role players including the South African
beverages; organic gardening; vegan,
are serviced by numerous
Organic Sector Organisation (SAOSA),
vegetarian, halaal and kosher goods;
and increasingly successful
the Health Products Association (HPA),
health foods and dietary supplements,
trade and consumer events
Organic Assurance Organisation PGS,
food supplements and nutrition; and
there has, until now, been no platform
the Cosmetic Export Promotion Council of
cosmetics and hygiene products.
locally that allows both the trade and
South Africa (CECOSA), the South African
consumers to view the latest trends in
National Halaal Authority (SAWHA) and
nascent suppliers into these industries
natural and organic ingredients, products
the Slow Food (South African Chapter),
are currently SMEs with limited resources,
and services.
with more endorsements in the pipeline.
the organisers have tailored stand sizes,
Designed as a hybrid event that caters
Cognisant of the fact that many
THE ORGANIC AND NATURAL PRODUCTS EXPO IS SET TO SHOWCASE LOCAL AND OVERSEAS MANUFACTURERS, SUPPLIERS, IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS
to trade buyers while allowing retail sales directly to consumers, the Organic and Natural Products Expo is set to showcase local and overseas manufacturers, suppliers, importers and exporters. Inward
DIVERSE GOODS AND SERVICES
price and availability to suit all pockets.
buying missions from overseas are also
Taking place from 8 to 10 May at
Participating associations will also be
being orchestrated. ‘We have had an
The Deck at Wanderers Stadium,
hosting pavilions for their members at
incredibly positive response to date,’ says
Johannesburg, the Organic and
reduced rates.
John Thomson of South African Trade
Natural Products Expo will encompass
Promotions, the organiser of the exhibition.
ingredients and raw materials; beauty
Natural Products Expo or to book your
and personal care products; household
stand, send an e-mail to John.t@satp.
products; organic and natural foods and
co.za for more information. •
The event has garnered the support of many influential industry bodies and
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Proudly developed and tested in Africa In line with market demands to formulate more conditioning and nourishing hair care products, Croda has introduced Crodafos CES. This entirely new emulsifying and conditioning system for hair and personal care applications represents an exciting innovation in phosphate chemistry.
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lthough the demand for
relaunched with a new improved formula
natural African textured
and a newly designed 400g pack. It is
hair is growing, relaxers
uniquely formulated to impact advanced
continue to be a strong need.
conditioning and moisturising effect to
According to Croda, the name behind the high performance ingredients and
hair with no scalp pain, burn or irritation. No Mix Texturizer Crème is formulated
technologies in some of the biggest and
with Moroccan argan oil to help prevent
most successful brands in the world,
dryness and flaking of the scalp, leaving
consumers are becoming more aware
the hair smoother and shinier. The pack
of the damage caused by relaxers. As a
includes a conditioning neutralising
result, they’re seeking less harsh relaxer
shampoo, which features a colour signal
products formulated to prevent the hair
formula, while the leave in conditioner
and scalp from becoming damaged
is described as a unique hair and scalp
and dry.
treatment formulated with natural
RELAXERS ARE BEING DEVELOPED WITH MORE NATURAL, BENEFICIAL AND MULTI-FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS In Africa, in Nigeria, South Africa
herbs and vitamins that condition relaxed, permed, colour treated and natural hair. TCB Naturals No Base Crème Relaxer is
formulated with natural oils, protein and
and Morocco in particular, a Mintel
DNA. This product is said to strengthen
report found that relaxer new product
and protect hair, while effectively
development has increased by four
relaxing it. Its conditioning formula
percent over the past two years. It also
claims to provide ultra-nourishing
found that relaxers are being formulated
protection, leaving the hair straight and
with more natural ingredients, which
manageable with body and shine.
prevent damage and dryness. Between September 2016 and August 2018, 24
NEW EMULSIFYING SYSTEM
percent of relaxer NPD included Olea
According to Croda, Crodafos CES has
Europaea (olive) fruit oil and 14 percent,
unique emulsifying properties that allow it
Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil.
to form emulsions, which display markedly different characteristics than those of
NATURE INSPIRED AND MULTIFUNCTIONAL
conventional emulsifying waxes. It has a
Relaxers are being developed with more
thixotropic and self-bodying. Thanks to its
natural, beneficial and multi-functional
unique structure, Crodafos CES offers the
claims. There are many of the products
combined release of oil and water along
on the market in Nigeria to substantiate
with greater oil phase deposition.
this finding. For example, Apple Conditioning Cream Relaxer has been
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phospholipid like structure, is versatile,
When used in hair care applications, like a relaxer, it offers a conditioned after-
CRODAFOS CES IS PUT TO THE TEST IN A RECENT consumer perceivable survey conducted at the Centre of Excellence in South Africa, Croda tested a relaxer formulated with Crodafos CES and produced in South Africa against the leading African benchmark. The study revealed the following: • ZA-0140 relaxer formulation containing Crodafos CES straightens on parity, effectively without over-processing the hair when compared to the commercial benchmark • ZA-0140 outperforms the benchmark on important attributes such as detangling, wet combing, dry combing and softness • 90 percent of consumers preferred the ZA-0140 relaxer formulation over the commercial benchmark • 65 percent of the volunteers experienced irritation with the commercial benchmark relaxer. feel in hair, ensures less hair damage, improves the deposition of dye actives, enhances the application process and rinseability, is substantive to hair and provides added sheen. To showcase the hair care benefits of Crodafos CES, Croda developed ZA-0140, a superfatted relaxer formulation, which straightens on parity effectively without over processing the hair when compared to the commercial benchmark. Crodafos CES forms rheologically optimised thixotropic emulsions, which break on application to provide maximum oil deposition and enhanced delivery of active ingredients. • Please visit https://bit.ly/2RDmMAh, on the Croda Personal Care website to download the formulation guide for ZA-0140.
Croda – www.crodapersonalcare.com
ETHNIC CARE
Seven essential steps to manage textured hair Longer length, more manageable and less brittle hair is the holy grail for African women, yet it’s contrary for many. Most struggle with dry and damaged hair that has to be relaxed or chemically treated to keep it under control. By Martina Heldermann, technical director at KahlWax
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xcessive chemical treatments
a nutritional coating and preventing dryness
harsh products, pollution deposition, hard
are known to break hair’s protein
through added moisturisation. Some hair
water build-up and the effects of regular
bonds, weakening the fibre and
serums on the market include several usage
heat styling and UV exposure. These
causing it to snap. Damaged hair
steps, including washing or treating the hair
factors all result in an itchy, flaky scalp and
almost daily.
stressed tresses. Although the first step to
craves protein to replace and restore the bonds, helping it to return to a stronger and healthier state. A new hair care approach is to nurture the scalp instead of applying actives on the hair. If the scalp is supplied with an extensive blend of nutrients and functional ingredients, new hair growth should be healthier and the fibres more conditioned. Hair essences are fast becoming a must-
HAIR ESSENCES ARE FAST BECOMING A MUST-HAVE FOR HAIR-SAVVY CONSUMERS
have for hair-savvy consumers looking for
good hair care technically is shampooing, by adapting the scalp care principle and starting with a scrub, the scalp can be cleansed thoroughly.
STEP TWO – cleanse once a week More and more consumers are using cowashes to cleanse their hair. These very mild shampoos are formulated with a low content of mild surfactant and a very high percentage
nourishing scalp treatments. The concept is
For most African women, a seven-step
inspired by the K Beauty skin essence trend.
hair care routine is the norm and includes
used after the scrub, to help rinse all the
cleansing with a mild shampoo or co-wash.
exfoliating particles off the hair. Korean beauty
An essence should consist of ultra-
of conditioning agents. A co-wash can be
concentrated liquids or emulsions packed
experts say: ‘keeping the scalp clean,
with active ingredients, which improve
STEP ONE – scalp exfoliation once
healthy and exfoliated, allows for the growth
skin’s overall appearance. In a hair care
a week
of healthier hair’. A co-wash can also be
application, an essence should aid shine
This new trend is said to be highly beneficial.
applied with a scalp massaging brush.
and improve volume and softness, providing
A good scrub helps eliminate lingering
STEP THREE – condition Table 1: Hair and scalp serum
Phase Trade name
A
B
C D
Conditioning the hair, always after INCI
%
Water
Aqua
Glycerin
Glycerin
3.00
Amphisol K
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
1.00
Tego Cosmo C100
Creatine
0.55
Lanette O
Cetearyl Alcohol
1.55
Softigen Oil Baobab
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
2.00
6240 Vegetable Wax
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
2.00
5723 Araucaria Resin + Octyldodecanol
Glyceryl Rosinate, Octyldodecanol
3.50
Tamanu Oil
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
1.00
Baycusan C 1008
Polyurethane-48
7.60
Water
Aqua
5.00
Coco Island V/10 263/0
Parfum
0.30
Preservative
ad 100
QS
This light emulsion helps hair grow strong and healthy. It’s perfect for consumers who regularly colour, straighten, perm or heat style their hair, as well those with kinky, curly or wavy natural styles.
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cleansing, may also be replaced by a mask at times. Conditioners are not only for detangling but also for moisturising, nourishing and strengthening hair. Yet users should avoid applying conditioner on the scalp. The scalp’s pH level is 5.5 compared to that of the hair shaft, which has a pH less than four.
STEP FOUR – apply a scalp mask two to four times a month Scalp masks are becoming very popular, though their frequency of use is highly dependent on the consumer’s scalp type. Consumers tend to use scalp masks at least two to four times a month.
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STEP SIX – hair and scalp essence
couple of hours, allowing good time for
in hot weather due to excessive sebum
or serum
the treatment to create its magic.
production and in colder temperatures, it
The Korean market formulates different
can become very dry and flaky.
essences depending on the application,
in the morning will love this concept as
A problematic scalp will generally itch
Consumers who like to wash their hair
Applying a scalp treatment once a
be it for the hair or scalp. This is due to
the treatment has to be applied on towel
week is recommended to keep the scalp
their difference in pH levels. However,
dried hair. It’s also recommended to
in optimum condition. The ideal regimen
if the pH value of the hair essence is
wear a shower cap overnight.
is to first apply the scalp mask only to the
moderate, between 4.5 and 5, it can
scalp, followed by a hair mask, which should
also be used on the scalp. Just like skin
only be applied to the strands.
serums, hair essences are designed to deliver a vast amount of active
STEP FIVE – deep
ingredients to the hair to
conditioning treatment or hair mask
moisturise and soften it.
These products are often used weekly
steps included in a standard Korean hair care regimen. African consumers are also exploring scalp and hair care routines with just as many steps, aiming
leave-on treatment.
to treat their scalp in the same way skin is
throughout southern Africa by
hair. Consumers
Savannah Fine Chemicals, has created a unique formulation for this step. See Table 1 for the
as they offer an ultra-dose
hair masks are just two of the many
is always designed as a
to condition the
instead of a conditioner
Regular scalp massages and bedtime
This type of application
KahlWax, represented
also use hair masks
INNOVATIONS FOR NEW REGIMENS
formulation guide.
treated. Yet the difference in pH levels of the scalp and hair must always be taken into consideration. KahlWax offers a wide ride of formulations targeting the most popular and useful treatments required by these new hair care regimens. •
of moisture blended with nutritional and powerful ingredients. Scalp masks are intended for use as a
STEP SEVEN – overnight treatments Used two to four times a month, overnight
rinse-off product but should be left on the
treatments are great, because the
hair for at least 10 minutes.
formulation remains on the hair for a
KahlWax – www.kahlwax.com Savannah Fine Chemicals – www.savannah.co.za
®
KahlWax offers a great variety of natural waxes for hair care products such as oils, conditioners or masks. Re-envision your hair care formulations – with solutions and services that meet your requirements exactly and with ingredients that naturally fulfill consumer wishes, such as an impressive combability and manageability. KahlWax. The ingredients for care. www.kahlwax.com
info@savannah.co.za www.savannah.co.za
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An effective way to prevent hair loss CLR Berlin, represented by IMCD, has developed a solution to prevent accelerated hair loss. Study results show the active ingredient complex is effective against Alopecia diffusa and Alopecia androgenetica.
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lobal hair growth is a hot market anticipated to
Figure 1
reach USD4.8 billion by 2026 with an annual growth rate
of 8.3 percent.1 The demand for hair growth products is as a result of the rising number of cases of hair loss. The most common types are Alopecia areata and Androgenetic alopecia. The latter is common male pattern baldness responsible for over 95 percent of hair loss in men and for 40 percent of hair loss in women. Androgenic alopecia is believed to be caused by hair follicles that have a sensitivity to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This
The hair growth cycle
causes the follicles to shrink, shortening their lifespan, and eventually stop
hair is tightly pulled by braids, cornrows,
SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEMS
producing cosmetically acceptable hair.2
up do ponytails, Bantu Knots, Faux Locs
Education is a solution to non-Androgenic
and plaits etc.
related hair loss and involves a discussion
A leading cause of non-Androgenic related hair loss is traction alopecia, where
Traction alopecia and
with patients on changing their
trichotillomania (compulsive hairplucking in a bizarre pattern) may cause temporary hair loss. Yet in chronic cases, the trauma can affect the follicle stem cells, i.e. the middle portion of the
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be permanent if traction is not halted.
Trichotillomania may Follicusan DP is suitable for use in eyelash and eyebrow growth be associated serums. The growth process in the with depression hair follicles and in the follicles of or anxiety the lashes and brows are not much different from processes on the and requires skin. Dermal papilla cell activity psychological evaluation is also central to obtaining full and counselling.3 eyebrows and long and For Androgenic hair healthy lashes.
hair follicle, producing
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hairstyle as the hair loss may
loss, IMCD South Africa offers Follicusan DP, an active ingredient developed by CLR Berlin. The active is composed of various
to hair loss are nutrition, stress and
ingredients, including milk based bioactive
seborrhoea – when sebaceous glands
signalling molecules, ethyl panthenol
release excessive sebum. Iron deficiency
(provitamin B5), inositol as well as acetyl
and ageing can also lead to hair loss
cysteine and acetyl methionine – sulphur-
and require lifestyle changes to ensure
rich amino acids – based in a water
one’s wellbeing.
ethanol medium. Each of the composition
ETHNIC CARE
ingredients either has an influence on
activate the dermal papilla cells and
the dermal papilla cells or functions as a
inositol. Another name for inositol is 'anti-
building block for producing hair.
alopecia-factor'. Altogether, Follicusan DP supports hair growth from many
THE HAIR GROWTH CYCLE
different angles.
Hair consists of a protein called keratin.
ANTI-AGEING HAIR CARE ETHICA, A PROFESSIONAL hair care brand
Proteins are made up of amino acids
STUDY RESULTS IN FOCUS
bound together and hair contains a lot
Demonstrated in a study, CLR Berlin’s
it uses in its products. One of these ingredients
of sulphur containing amino acids.
hair growth active stimulates cellular
is Follicusan DP, it re-vitalises hair follicles and
This is why hair has a sulphuric aroma
functioning in the scalp and hair follicles,
reduces hair loss. Included in the formulations
when burned.
counteracting premature hair loss.
of Ethica’s anti-ageing shampoo and conditioner
Healthy hair growth (see Figure 1) occurs
A gel containing five percent Follicusan
produced in the US, is open about the ingredients
products, Follicusan DP also improves hair density
when approximately 90 percent of hairs
DP, used over a period of three months,
are in the Anagen or growth phase, which
was found to normalise hair growth
can last three to five years. At the end of
cycles in individuals suffering from
regrowth are extremely complicated and technical.
the Anagen phase, approximately one
Alopecia diffusa (Figure 2) and Alopecia
There is no single ingredient that provides a perfect
percent of hair goes into the Catagen
androgenetica (Figure 3). The results were
solution, which is why the brand uses Follicusan
phase. This is a short transition that lasts
proven in trichograms where
DP in combination with other ingredients to yield
several weeks. The final transition is the
the number of Anagen hair follicles
maximum results across multiple pathways for the
Telogen or resting phase, which can
(growth stage) was found to have
broadest range of consumers.
last for approximately three months and
increased while the Telogen hair
involves roughly 10 percent of hairs.
follicles (resting stage) decreased.
Follicusan DP contains the most
Follicusan DP helps prevent functional
and thickness. According to Ethica, anti-ageing and hair
The cell biological and clinical studies
important sulphur rich amino acids on
disorders of the scalp by vitalising the cells.
revealed tremendous results. The dermal
which hair keratin is based, as well as
Due to its active ingredient composition,
papilla cells were activated and, in
provitamin B5 to moisturise and condition
it can normalise excess sebum secretion,
different studies on human volunteers,
the hair. It also contains milk proteins that
counteracting the formation of dandruff.
Follicusan DP was shown to prevent the
Figure 2
Figure 3
progression of hair loss. More growing hair could be seen, and the quality of hair growth and the thickness of hair were improved. •
REFERENCES 1. https://www.grandviewresearch.com/press-release/ global-alopecia-market 2. Muller SA. Trichotillomania: a histopathologic study in sixty-six patients. J Am Acad Dermatol 1990; 23:56–62. 3. Price VH. Treatment of hair loss. N Engl J Med 1999;341:964–973.
CLR Berlin – www.clr-berlin.com IMCD – www.imcdgroup.com
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Tapping into Africa’s enormous growth potential
By acquiring Orkila, Azelis is set to become a leading specialty chemical distributor in Africa and the Middle East. The company announced in October it had signed an agreement with Orkila to purchase 100 percent of its business.
H
eadquartered in Beirut, Lebanon,
care and food customers. Orkila also offers accredited laboratory testing coupled with the ability to develop and introduce innovative products, create and enhance formulations and assist customers in their pursuit for growth and
The acquisition brings Azelis’
improved performance.
the Orkila group has offices in
innovation and formulation potential and
13 countries and is active in more
international reach together with Orkila’s
president of Azelis, comments: ‘We are very
than 30 countries in MEA the
excellent reputation, strong regional
excited Orkila will become part of Azelis.
presence and its expertise.
It is a well-established company, known in
region. It also represents a large number of world-class manufacturers of speciality
The transaction is expected to be
Dr Hans Joachim Müller, CEO and
Africa and the Middle East for its high-
chemicals and food ingredients which
completed within the first quarter of 2020.
quality expertise and service. We have
have a strong strategic fit with Azelis’
It entails Azelis acquiring 100 percent of
been impressed by Orkila’s committed
principal base.
Orkila and for its 220+ employees to join
management, the similarity of our business
the Azelis team.
models and excellent cultural fit. We know
Orkila serves several thousand customers across Africa and the Middle
that many of our principals are currently
to smaller regional producers, all seeking
STRONG SYNERGIES AND BALANCED CAPABILITIES
speciality products that bring added
Orkila was established in 2005 and has
regional speciality distributor with the
value to their brands. These customers
grown to become a leading speciality
strength of Azelis will result in an excellent
perceive Orkila as a reliable partner
chemicals and food ingredients
and unique platform for organic growth.’
to achieve success in the vibrant and
distributor in the MEA region. It operates
growing personal care and food and
in multiple market segments, including
and CEO, adds: ‘After almost 15 years of
beverage industries.
pharmaceuticals, personal and home
growing on a stand-alone basis, it’s time
care, food, agrochemicals, animal
for us to move into global territory. Joining
economic acceleration and an improved
nutrition, paint and construction, oilfield,
a well-established international player like
business environment, providing Azelis
plastic additives and water treatment. To
Azelis will enable us to continue to deliver
and its principals with an opportunity to
ensure business continuity, Audrey Sacy
the high-quality products and services
accelerate their own growth in the region.
Aris, Christophe Sacy and other senior
our customers are accustomed to, while
With its growing middle class, the speciality
managers of Orkila will continue to run
accessing new growth opportunities.
chemicals distribution market in Africa is
operations going forward.
The acquisition will also allow us to
East, ranging from major multinationals
Africa has been experiencing
said to be one of the fastest growing in
Like Azelis, the company is very
looking to strengthen their activities in Africa. Combining the drive of a leading
Antoine Sacy, Orkila’s founder, chairman
thrive under Azelis’ ownership, securing
the world, and blue-chip raw materials
focused on promoting speciality service
unparalleled service for our customers,
producers are looking for a sizeable
offerings and has an application lab
superior growth for our principals and a
distributor in the region.
in Egypt, which serves both personal
highly rewarding work environment for our
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employees. Another exciting
and extensive regional expertise
advantage is we will be able to tap into Azelis’ strong international presence and global knowledge exchange while leveraging our combined operational excellence.’
DID YOU KNOW?
with Azelis’ EcoVadis Gold CSR rating, robust global
By the end of 2030, 17 African cities will each be home to five million inhabitants. Source: Brookings Foresight Africa 2019 series
A UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE BUSINESS
infrastructure and good
‘The continent’s population is projected to reach 1.7 billion by 2030 and more than 80 percent of this growth will occur in African cities,’ Dr
compliance practices,’
Müller adds. ‘African industries are said
comments Bertona.
to be doubling production between
Orkila’s vice chairman, Nicole Sacy, adds: ‘Since inception, Orkila has capitalised on a legacy of
2015 and 2025 while the continent’s annual investment in infrastructure has doubled since the beginning of the century. Although we have been
excellence in the speciality
investing in Africa in recent years, this
chemicals industry that dates back
acquisition will give Azelis a significant
Over the past few years, Azelis has grown
over a century. Our strength lies in our
tailwind, which we are extremely
organically in Africa by establishing
diversity, expertise and the know-how of our
excited about.’
grassroots operations in Morocco, Ivory
highly qualified regional sales teams. Orkila’s
Coast and Tunisia. This is according
employees, who are also highly valued
demonstrates the support provided
to the company’s EMEA CEO and
by Azelis, will be given an opportunity to
by EQT, a first private equity firm
president, Anna Bertona, who says
contribute to the company’s future success.
in northern Europe, since its initial
the amalgamation of Orkila with Azelis
By leveraging the global reach of both
acquisition of Azelis in 2018. EQT is
is expected to further cement Azelis’
businesses, we are confident the combined
confident the expanded range of
relationship with key principals with the
organisation will be very successful.’
services and global reach provided
same growth ambitions.
by this acquisition will continue to
technical expertise, high operational
A LUCRATIVE AREA FOR DEVELOPMENT
standards and sustainable growth. This
Azelis has been focusing on expanding its
new partnership will forge a unique and
footprint in the MEA region, particularly in
innovative speciality service provider in
Africa where the company sees enormous
the MEA region, combining Orkila’s reach
potential for growth.
‘Both companies focus on strong
The acquisition of Orkila
bring benefits to the customers and principals of the combined group.•
Azelis – www.azelis.com/en Orkila – www.orkila.com
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PERSONAL CARE
Amino acid based chemistries in skin cleansing In the last 20 years, therapeutically orientated cosmetics have grown enormously. Products that claim to reduce the visible signs of skin ageing include those containing free amino acids such as alanine, arginine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, tryptophan, threonine and serine. Contrary to popular belief, these chemistries also play an important role in skin cleansing preparations.
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mino acid is the collective
name, Amisoft ECS-22SB, with a nominal
term for compounds having
active matter content of 30.0 percent.
AMILITE GCS-12K
both an amino group and
Amisoft ECS-22SB is a weakly acidic,
a carboxyl group within the
anionic surfactant with a pH very similar
offered by Ajinomoto, which has enormous
same molecule. Alpha-amino acids are very
to skin’s natural pH. As such, it’s very mild
potential in the skin cleansing category, is Sodium
important constituents of proteins found in
with a high degree of skin compatibility,
N-Cocoyl Glycinate (INCI Name: Sodium Cocoyl
the human body, including skin.
making it useful for the development of
Glycinate). This surfactant is marketed under the
gentle cleansing preparations that have
trade name Amilite GCS-12K and its material is
ingredients is commonly encountered in
excellent conditioning effects on the skin,
based on glycine – the main constituent amino
leave-on treatment skin care products,
leaving a moisturised feeling without the
acid of human collagen – and coconut fatty acid.
relatively rarely are amino acid-based
sense of dryness or tautness. The chemistry
Amilite GCS-12K characteristically produces a
chemistries found in skin cleansing products.
of Amisoft ECS-22SB allows for it to be
creamy and resilient foam under neutral and
In cleansing applications, the idealistic goal
formulated over a wide variety of pH values,
alkaline conditions and leaves a pleasant and fresh
is to create a perceptively superior product
without affecting performance, even in the
feeling on the skin after use.
that effectively cleanses the skin, whilst
weakly acidic range.
Whilst the use of amino acid containing
ANOTHER ANIONIC, AMINO acid based surfactant
offering mildness and minimal disruption of the skin’s natural lipid barrier function. The
MILD AND ECO-FRIENDLY
12K, offer the formulator an opportunity
inherent compatibility between the skin and
Given its very mild profile on skin, Amisoft
to develop unique skin cleansing
the chemical structure of amino acid-based
ECS-22SB possesses excellent foaming
preparations, the properties of which cannot
surfactants makes the formulation of such
properties superior to those of Sodium
be easily matched by other surfactant
cleansing products feasible, invariably with
Laureth Sulphate, making it an excellent
chemistries. The highly performant foaming
some very pleasing consumer experiences
choice for use as the primary surfactant
characteristics of these materials, combined
and outcomes.
in products destined for the increasingly
with their mildness and skin compatibility
popular sulphate free category. In cases
make them an automatic choice for
GENTLE ANIONIC SURFACTANT
where sulphate free claims are not required,
products aimed at the discriminating and
A company that specialises in the supply
Amisoft ECS-22SB can be added as a co-
well informed consumer.
of amino acid based surfactants is
surfactant to detergent systems containing
Because these amino acid based
Ajinomoto OmniChem, represented in
Sodium Laureth Sulphate to improve
surfactants are eco-friendly, environmentally
southern Africa by Maccallum. One of the
mildness on the skin, without compromising
sustainable and, in the case of Amisoft
most important groups of anionic, amino
foam texture and volume.
ECS-22SB, Ecocert approved, formulators
acid based surfactants are the N-Alkoyl-L-
Amisoft ECS-22SB is an ideal choice for
have further compelling reasons to use
Glutamates. A particularly useful derivative
skin cleansing products positioned as green
these products. This is particularly true when
is N-Cocoyl-L-Glutamate, frequently
or environmentally sustainable, as it is readily
developing products targeted at the rapidly
offered as either sodium, potassium or
biodegradable, eco-friendly and Ecocert
growing consumer group, which is eco-
triethanolamine salts.
approved, with an Environmental Working
conscious, ingredient savvy and generally
Group or EWG rating of 1.
very aware of clean label formulations. •
Ajinomoto offers Sodium N-CocoylL-Glutamate (INCI Name: Disodium produced from l-glutamic acid and
A ROUTE TO FORMULATION INNOVATION
plant derived coconut fatty acid. It is
It’s clear amino acid based surfactants,
commercially available under the trade
such as Amisoft ECS-22SB and Amilite GCS-
Cocoyl Glutamate), an anionic surfactant
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CONSUMERS WANT INNOVATION IN VITAMIN APPLICATIONS FOR THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CATEGORY Sensient’s green alternative extraction process makes it possible to collect 100 percent pure plant extracts free of trace solvents and excipients, which consumers are choosing to avoid. In some areas of the world, Label Insight has found that when shopping, an overwhelming majority of consumers look for reference to the word ‘superfood’ on labels. Most consumers also avoid specific ingredients when selecting food products. More than ever, consumers want innovation in vitamin applications for the health and wellness category, which not only supply energy and antioxidants, but also provide overall health benefits. Phytoclean™ Extracts from Sensient offer these additional suggestive benefits as a pure plant extract, while delivering something new to vitamin users.
ORGANIC GREEN TEA
Stemming from the same plant as black tea, organic green tea leaves are dried rather than fermented. It’s this process that turns the tea leaves into a soothing green colour. Along with caffeine, organic green tea
contains powerful antioxidants commonly known to reduce inflammation, help prevent cell damage, and promote antiageing.
ORGANIC GINGER ROOT
With its unique taste and perceived health benefits, the popularity of ginger dates back to the Roman Empire. Ginger root is believed to have traditional medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory effects, to provide relief from indigestion and nausea, and the ability to boost immune function.
ELDERBERRY
Dating to the fifth century, writings of Hippocrates and others describe the use of medicines derived from the elder tree. Although elderberry has commonly been used in desserts, beverages and syrups, the extract recently surfaced as a superfood in the growing vitamin category. Elderberries are rich in phytonutrients thought to help address common ailments like colds, coughing and nasal congestion.
colourful history dating back to the time of the Pharaohs and the building of the pyramids. The star-shaped flowers are prized for their tart flavour and can be made into a variety of products. Rich in polyphenols – naturally occurring micronutrients – the delicate hibiscus petals are perceived to have many health benefits.
ORGANIC LEMON BALM
Since the 16th century, Melissa officinalis L., commonly known as organic lemon balm, has been used to attract bees to make honey. In ancient and traditional medicine, it’s thought to treat digestive problems such as an upset stomach, bloating and menstrual cramps. The plant is also known for its calming effects against anxiety, restlessness and sleep problems. Sensient’s patented and unique method for botanical and herbal extractions is an exclusive water-only method. Compared to other hot water extraction processes, namely percolation, there is significantly reduced to no adulteration of the bioactive. Call Sensient Technologies South Africa today to learn more about our products and to see if we can help you solve any bioactive extraction challenges you may have. •
HIBISCUS
While nearly 200 species of hibiscus are known to exist, this bright and beautiful plant has had a long and
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PHARMA FOCUS: CAMs & HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS
A specialist in manufacturing complementary medicines Hersol is a registered pharma manufacturing company. It specialises in producing and packing complementary medicines for various marketing and distribution companies in southern Africa. It has become a world class business dedicated to the pharmaceutical industry. 2 1: Hersol’s friendly and helpful receptionist, Betty Metseeme 2: HPLC testing equipment 3: Film coating equipment
issues a certificate of compliance. Hersol’s micro lab is home to some
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of the few Biolumix systems used in southern Africa, ensuring a quicker turnaround for lab results compared to the conventional 1
method of five days.
F
ounded in 1980 by Laurence
A TOP NOTCH FACILITY
Solomons and Sam Hertzakowitz,
Over the years, Hersol has established
Hersol Manufacturing
extensive facilities that feature, among
Laboratories (Hersol) has grown
other things, a fully equipped laboratory
exponentially. Fast forward to 2019 and
to ensure the quality of raw materials
the South African company, based in
and finished products. The modern
Johannesburg, remains a key player in
manufacturing areas used for granulation,
the complementary medicines (CAMs)
compression, encapsulation and coating
manufacturing landscape.
put the company in the upper ranks of
Today Hersol occupies over 12 000m² of manufacturing and warehousing space and testing laboratories, employing approximately 400 qualified people at various levels. The company is run by a competent management team, which oversees all aspects of production. The team’s mantra is ‘built-in quality, delivery, and price’. Using state of the art
pharmaceutical production in southern
USING THE LATEST TRENDS AND TECHNOLOGIES, HERSOL HAS THE EDGE AND THE ABILITY TO LAUNCH INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS
technology, the company manufactures
Africa. Its finished product laboratory
a wide variety of dosage forms specifically
consists of experienced staff who are
tailored to local market demands and in
responsible for analysing all products,
line with the latest global trends.
based on validated methods. All the
It can pack products using all types of packing specifications including blister packs. Even with the advent of new technology, Hersol remains relevant, cutting edge and quality driven. The expansion of its
DID YOU KNOW?
instruments used to perform the
At Hersol, all raw materials received from suppliers are sent to the raw material laboratory for testing to ensure they are in line with the requirements of the formulation for which they are specified.
manufacturing plant in 2012 indicated a pivotal moment in
required tests are calibrated by SANAS accredited third party companies, ensuring accuracy and precision at all times. Two senior microbiologists and a micro laboratory assistant are employed in the micro laboratory, while the QC
oversee its efficient running. The laboratory
automation and with new lines and
has been accredited by the South African
equipment and improved its efficiency.
National Department of Health, which
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By working with marketing and distribution companies and using the latest trends and technologies, Hersol has the edge and the ability to launch innovative products. The main function of its sales and marketing department is to create new products offered at any stage of the development process for new and existing customers, some of which are leading retail pharmacy groups and top private brands in the country. The company can also provide an innovative approach to upgrading existing products currently on the market as well as the total replication of existing products. The expertise of Hersol’s marketing and distribution division caters to the development of new products, offering a total turnkey solution from conception to finished product. Its customers are offered an individual image and product concept, which is why Hersol is regarded as having the potential to manufacture on a par with some of the world’s leading third party manufacturers. Hersol’s corporate culture is central to its ongoing success, offering integrity, trust, quality and the highest standard of service excellence. The company has a bright future – one that’s filled many more years of manufacturing in South Africa, for the southern African market. •
manager and a laboratory manager
Hersol’s growth, as it flourished through
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AN INNOVATIVE EDGE
Hersol Manufacturing Laboratories – www.hersol.co.za
Contract manufacturers for the pharmaceutical and complementary medicines markets Hersol Manufacturing Laboratories has been Hersol Manufacturing Laboratories operating for 39 years, and is a key player in the is a registered company specializing complementary medicine manufacturing arena in in manufacturing and packing of South Africa.
complementary medicines for third party
Hersol manufactures widelocal rangeSouth of products in companies withina the African various dosage forms: including tablets – single and market. Founded in 1980, Hersol adheres double layer, coated and uncoated (sugar and film to a Quality Management System which coating), effervescent tablets, capsules, powders, embraces current Good Manufacturing topical preparations such as; creams, gels, ointments Practices in accordance Medicines and lotions, syrups and liquids. with Hersol prides itself onControl quality assured products, which have Council requirements. undergone various compliance checkpoints. Hersol has a highly qualified team who are constantly growing through Hersol’s extensive facility features a fully training and education.
equipped Laboratory to ensure quality
Laminar Flow in Microbiology Laboratory
The new 5 cubicle dispensary and sampling facilities
In of addition to the manufacturing of complementary raw materials and finished products. pharmaceutical products, Hersol also offers Contract It has modern manufacturing facilities Packing. Hersol has a packing department consisting for blending, granulating, compressing & of 13 packing lines employing over 100 people. coating tablets as well as encapsulating Hersol’s packing services extend to the following: Hersol has state of the • capabilities. Containers • art Bottles on-site packing facilities, including • Unit Cartons a recently introduced blister packing • Shrink Wrapping • machine. Blistering In addition, Hersol has facilities manufacture • to Combo Packing and pack syrups, creams,
gels and ointments.
Pack sizes include 30s, 60s,120s,180s and even 200s.
Leadership at Hersol is upheld by a highly
HPLC Testing
Handling of Raw Materials when weighing and dispensing is handled in accordance with Medicines Control Council guidelines
Hersol is proud to note that it has a fully accredited competent Team with Laboratory, splitManagement between Wet chemistry, an vast instrument room withsubject HPLC’s, matter AA, GC and pharmaceutical knowledge Dissolution and DT baths, as well as a comprehensive and experience in staff motivation so as to Microbiological laboratory. All equipment is calibrated achieve a superior product. and checked on a regular basis as per the regulations, and the staff undergo rigorous regular updates and Hersol registered with: accurate and training for is competency, to ensure consistent results are obtained. t South African Medicines Control Council
t South African Pharmaceutical Council
Hersol is registered with: t South African Department of Health • South African Health Products Regulatory Authority Health Product Association – HPA •t South African Pharmaceutical Council •t South African Department Health Cosmetics, Toiletriesofand Fragrances • Health Product Association – HPA Association • Cosmetics, Toiletries and Fragrances Association t FDA Food Facility • FDA Food Facility
Hersol Manufacturing Laboratories (Pty) Ltd tel: +27 11 614 6631/2
fax: +27 11 614 4615
email: enquiries@hersol.co.za admin@hersol.co.za
web: www.hersol.co.za
PHARMA FOCUS: CAMs & HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS The root of the South African geranium, which Afrplex utilises to produce Afriplex PS70 liquid
Functional ingredients true to nature
Afriplex is continuously innovating and developing new products as it identifies consumer needs as well as market trends and opportunities. The company is proud to announce the birth of three new and unique Afriplex ingredients.
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elargonium sidoides DC, South
in syrups, drops, throat sprays
African geranium, is a member
and capsules.
of the Geraniaceae family,
our country. This rosette like plant has been
WATER SOLUBLE MORINGA POWDER EXTRACT
used in traditional medicine for centuries
Moringa oleifera is a specie of a tree
as a remedy for diarrhoea, dysentery
native to the sub-Himalayan regions in
and the serious complications resulting
north-western India. The tree is also found
from dysentery.
in several tropical and sub-tropical regions
native to the coastal region of
across Africa, South America and South
MORINGA OLEIFERA IS ALSO WIDELY REGARDED AS THE MOST NUTRIENT-DENSE PLANT EVER STUDIED
East Asia. Moringa leaf is known to contain a spectrum of high nutritive components such as amino acids, vitamins,
Afriplex PS70, Afriplex has added the Afriplex PS70 liquid to its range of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This API has been subjected to extensive
the major phenolic compound found
organic acids. Moringa oleifera is also
abundantly in Honeybush, a natural
widely regarded as the most nutrient-
C-glucoside xanthone called Mangiferin.
The leaves of this plant naturally contain several B vitamins.
the nutrient reference values
indicating a reduction in the duration
(NRVs) of the following B
and severity of acute upper respiratory
vitamins: B1; B2; B3; B5; B6;
tract infections, including bronchitis, tonsillopharyngitis, sinusitis and the cold. Afriplex PS70 liquid has been specifically developed for pharmaceutical formulation Often used in health supplements, moringa powder extract is made from the leaves of the Moringa tree
physiological and central nervous system
soluble moringa powder extract now
clinical research with conclusive results
Research concluded that extracts containing high levels of Mangiferin have been shown to control numerous
Afriplex has developed a water standardised on 100 percent of
The plant could also be a healthy alternative to caffeine without the associated side effects. This is due to
carbohydrates, minerals, protein and
dense plant ever studied. In addition to the powder format of
Afriplex extracts Afriplex C-Ferin 5 and Afriplex C-Ferin 30 from dried sections of the Honeybush plant
(CNS) targets, ameliorate insulin
DID YOU KNOW?
resistance, decrease tumour size and protect the body
against oxidative stress Afriplex has extensive expertise in the development related damage. B7; B9 and B12. of novel plant extracts, Afriplex has developed including APIs, as well as This product can be two standardised in the standardisation formulated in syrups, of parameters for the Honeybush extracts, capsules, tablets, drops active components in Afriplex C-Ferin 5 plant extracts. and powder compounds. It is and Afriplex C-Ferin 30, applicable to nutraceutical and containing five and 30 percent food and beverage markets. Mangiferin respectively.
STANDARDISED HONEYBUSH EXTRACTS Honeybush, Cyclopia spp., a plant endemic to South Africa, has been shown to possess multifactorial pharmacological activities, including antioxidative, antidiabetic, anti-
The Afriplex C-Ferin 5 and Afriplex C-Ferin 30 products can be formulated in powder compounds, syrups, capsules, tablets or tincture drops and are applicable to the health supplements, pharma, cosmetics, veterinary and food and beverage markets.•
inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-ageing, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective and neuroprotective effects.
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HOME CARE
Resource-friendly builder technology for detergents Manufacturers can now reduce their water and energy usage when producing laundry powder detergent with Noverite LD920NB from Lubrizol. By Andrew Nelson, global technical marketing manager of fabric care
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his polymer technology from Lubrizol, distributed in Africa by Carst & Walker, delivers sodium tri-polyphosphate
(STPP) performance, and significantly improves the spray-drying production process by enabling a water reduction in the detergent crutcher slurry. The lower water content in the slurry, which saves thousands of litres of water per year, requires less energy to dry each batch of finished powder, reducing the manufacturer’s carbon footprint. This also allows: • A reduction in tower temperature at
Operational benefits of Noverite LD920NB: • improved slurry flowability or atomisation • homogeneous character • less water required in the crutcher to achieve desired slurry viscosity • improved tower rate (higher solids content per megaton of slurry) – optimising the water content • chemistry ensures target bulk density is achieved • reduced makeup on plant equipment • significantly less blockages in spray nozzles.
current tower rate
combination of Noverite LD920NB, sodium carbonate and sodium silicate, delivers significant formulation costsaving benefits. In addition, the removal of STPP (or zeolite) enables a substantial reduction in process water from the detergent slurry used in the spray-drying process. With NoveriteTM LD920NB reducing the slurry viscosity even further, it allows for even more water to be removed to match the current slurry viscosity profile.
FORMULATION STRATEGY To ensure optimal spray-drying of the slurry, the water level must be reduced in the crutcher. The replacement of STPP is
• improved tower rate with a higher
possible with an increase in the sodium
solids content slurry being sprayed. The
sequester magnesium ions. As zeolite is
carbonate, sodium silicate and, the
expected process rate improvement is
insoluble, it’s prone to deposit on fabric,
inclusion of Noverite LD920NB.
~20 to 30 percent.
leading to whiteness maintenance and
The typical reduction in crutcher slurry
fabric damage concerns. In addition, the
water content ranges from 35 percent
COST VERSUS PERFORMANCE
use of zeolite in the production process
water in the current product to 25 percent
Formulation trends and evolving
causes accelerated wear on plant
in the new product while the blown
government legislation are moving
equipment such as spray nozzles as the
powder moisture level is typically lower for
manufacturers away from STPP as the
insoluble zeolite is abrasive.
a powder without STPP, between typically
builder technology of choice. With less
three and 4.5 percent.
options available for builder technologies,
UNIQUE BUILDER TECHNOLOGY
customers are looking for innovative
Noverite LD920NB is a partially naturally
of zeolite, between one and three
ways to achieve the desired produce
derived and inherently biodegradable
percent, ensures no issues with
performance at the right cost.
patented and exclusive Lubrizol builder
flowability and powder stickiness. With a
technology that allows the removal
significant saving on formulation costs,
reformulating without STPP has been
of STPP. The removal of STPP from the
manufacturers can attain detergency
to use sodium zeolite. However, zeolite
formulation and, inclusion of the fully
performance in line with products
is much less efficient, as it’s unable to
soluble builder system, based on the
currently on the market. •
Sticky, non-homogeneous consistency
Smooth, homogeneous consistency
The traditional approach to
The post addition of a low level
Powder properties: • better granule strength through improved granule friability • more homogenous particle size distribution • reduced moisture uptake as it’s less hydroscopic • less aggregation or clumping in powder.
Control: H20 34 percent, mixed 28 minutes after Na2SO4 addition, T=49.5°C, 700 rpm
Control with one percent Noverite LD920NB: H20 34 percent, mixed 25 minutes after Na2SO4 addition, T=47.5°C, 700 rpm
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HOME CARE
Laundry care cleans up with ChemSystems Water saving technology, improved skin-feel and enhanced cleaning power are some of the newer claims in the home care category. ChemSystems’ technical manager, Jacques Strydom highlights a range of ingredients proven to deliver on these claims in handwashing laundry detergent and other home care applications.
DBuyer’sguide for fine fabrics. Changes in consumers’
washing. It also helps with structuring
growth in technology,
lifestyles, urbanisation and growing
of the laundry bar by reducing
handwashing remains the
disposable incomes have led to an
mushiness and the rate of wear.
dominant way of doing
increased interest in the sensorial
THE
espite global exponential
laundry in sub-Saharan Africa and
India, due to socio-economic factors.
benefits of laundry detergents.
SupraCare 430 polymer from Dow
A consumer panel test revealed that
0.08 percent of SupraCare 430 in a
powder detergent and bar soap had
2017/2018
Outside of Europe, the most popular
Chemical Company adequately
a significant effect on the consumer’s
formats of manual laundry detergents
addresses the shortcomings of
perceived sensorial experience. The
are powders and bars.
traditional handwashing products.
product was seen as soapier, more
Across various formats of manual
slippery, moisturising, gentle yet more
share, but still considered niche in
laundry detergents, SupraCare 430
effective and the foaming capacity
developing markets, where the sole
enables sensorial benefits such as
remained neutral or it was improved in
Liquid detergents are gaining
Buyer’sguide improved skin-feel during and after
the case of bar soap.
THE
purpose of liquid detergents would be
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HOME CARE
Figure 1
Kitchen Cleaner alone
Kitchen Cleaner 0,5% ACUSOL™ PRO
result was achieved
the many properties that make Acusol
without any negative
823 so verstile. This polymer has all the
effects on the
benefits of cellulosic thickeners, with
in-wash foaming
none of the drawbacks.
capacity, which is an
able to cut through tough grease with
of the detergent’s
ease, but what if consumers could
perceived efficacy to
have the added benefit of easier
the consumer.
cleaning thanks to pre-treatment? Acusol Pro is an easy to use, unique
ACUSOL™ PRO improves removal of tough greasy soil.
Figure 2
Kitchen Cleaner alone
A hard surface cleaner should be
important indicator
Kitchen Cleaner 1% ACUSOL™ PRO
POLYMER SOLUTIONS
rheology polymer for all-purpose
Acusol polymers
cleaners, which can even be added
are specialised
post-compounding. Figures 1 and
ingredients that
2 illustrate the ‘next time cleaning
address problems
benefits’ of Acusol Pro, in addition to its
such as rheology
superior grease removal efficacy.
neutral and alkaline hard surface
modification in
IKW Method for Quality Assessment of All-Purpose Cleaners used for performance evaluation.
high surfactant
WATER SOLUBLE RESINS
containing cleaning
Polyox water-soluble resins are some
formulations.
of the most versatile products used
Whether you need
in cleaners, crossing the boundary
your product
between personal care and home
EASY RINSE TECHNOLOGY
to pour, spray, pump, squeeze or
care. These resins not only serve as
Increasing pressure on water resources
perhaps exhibit suspension, improved
thickeners, binders, lubricants and
in Africa as well as the lack of access
aesthetics or even increased product
water-retention agents from a practical
to potable water in rural areas are
and foam stability, the Acusol range
point of view, but also as emollients
also important factors to consider
will meet your needs.
where sensory benefits are required.
when developing a handwashing
For example, the locally
Polyox WSR N-60K is perfect for
detergent. This is particularly important
manufactured Acusol 823 polymer is
dishwashing liquids and bar soaps and
when it comes to foaming properties
perfectly suited for:
personal care applications such as
and efficiently rinsing laundry using
• thick detergent liquids
hand washes and shampoo. The resin
minimal water.
• liquid abrasive cleaners
offers thickening and binding benefits
• highly alkaline oven cleaners
in a formulation and when applied
manual powder detergent sold on the
• all-purpose cleaners
on the skin and hair, it imparts a soft,
South African market. Results showed
• automatic dishwashing liquids
silky feel. •
Dowsil EasyRinse GP 4633, at a low
• hard surface cleaners.
dosage of only 0.68 percent, can
Its high salt tolerance, instantaneous
reduce the amount of water used
thickening ability with alkali, ability to
by up to 50 percent when washing
make crystal clear gels, pseudoplastic
laundry by hand. This incredible
rheology and ease of use are some of
A test was done using a leading
Thickening Solutions
ChemSystems jacques.strydom@aeciworld.com Dow – www.dow.com
Specialty Ingredients
• Water -based household products
• Water-use reduction
• E n a b l e p o u r, s p r ay, p u m p o r s q u e e z e
• Improved Foam
• Suspension properties
• Easy next-time clean
Sensorial Benefits • Manual Laundry and dishwashing liquid • Soft & Silky skin feel
• Bar Soap o Structure o Reduce rate of wear
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PACKAGING
Go digital for appealing, customised labels Earlier this year, Pyrotec PackMedia celebrated a first for the African continent with its purchase of a Durst Tau 330 RSC eight colour digital label press. The company chose the digital label press to drive its new market growth in the personal care and cosmetics industry.
A
ccording to Wikipedia, masstige is a marketing term used to describe a downward brand extension. A combination of
the words ‘mass’ and ‘prestige’, it defines masstige as ‘prestige for the masses’. Popularised by Michael Silverstein and Neil Fiske in their book Trading Up, the term masstige defines products as premium but attainable. They’re considered luxury or premium products at price points that fill the gap between midmarket and super premium. A blog post on Upmarkit.com states:
PackMedia’s investment in the latest
time, without compromising on quality and
‘although these brands are not luxury
UV inkjet digital printing and finishing
brand appeal.
brands, they still rate higher than middle-
machinery ensures fast turnaround times. Its
market brands on the major dimensions
solutions are also suitable for short print runs
especially for multiple label versions and
of luxury products. Masstige brands
and achieving eye-catching, consistent
personalised data printing. For customers
concentrate especially on creating
print quality.
that need to print multiple label variants
symbolic benefits and prestige – they care very much about shine and therefore also about design’. To elevate the appeal of masstige products, digital roll label printing offers maximum shelf shout thanks to its ability to print high-quality graphics and outstanding colours. It is also ideal for producing intense white on metallised labels and offers the
DIGITAL ROLL LABEL PRINTING OFFERS MAXIMUM SHELF SHOUT THANKS TO ITS ABILITY TO PRINT HIGHQUALITY GRAPHICS AND OUTSTANDING COLOURS Pyrotec PackMedia specialises in on-pack
Digital presses offer great flexibility,
or versions, digital printing enables swift version changes without losing valuable time. This is also very beneficial for onpack changes that need to be made quickly, or for promotional campaigns and seasonal changes. With digital label printing, brand owners can expect cost-effective custom labels with high-quality graphics, text and colours,
widest range of Pantone colours currently
communication solutions and labelling.
making it a perfect packaging solution for
available with digital printing.
The South African company, based in the
the masstige market. •
FLEXIBILITY AND COST SAVINGS
Western Cape, is constantly innovating to add efficiencies and to help customers
For customers looking for digitally printed
save money. Digital label printing offers
labels of the highest quality, Pyrotec
these benefits by producing more in less
Pyrotec PackMedia www.packmedia.co.za
Superior image sensing speed and precision FH Series
• High-precision object detection • Ultra-high-speed searching • Flexible functionalities to provide high compatibility with manufacturing machines
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