In 2010, at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), an Intergovernmental Committee started its negotiations that notably aim at protecting traditional knowledge from fraudulent patents. On that same year, French company Chanel Parfums Beauté committed itself to combatting this...

The paper presents how the marketing mix elements influence the customers' purchase intention in the context of Garnier cosmetic products and looks at the moderating role of customer income. The marketing mix or 4P can be a way to create profitable marketing strategies and motivate customers to...

In light of the data provided and taking under consideration the classification as toxic for reproduction Cat. 2, the SCCS considers micron-sized particulate Silver not safe at concentrations up to 0.2 % in rinse-off and 0.3 % in leave-on cosmetic products when used alone or in combination....

The SCCS considers that aluminium compounds are safe when used: - in non-sprayable product categories at the maximum levels indicated - in sprayable products, at the maximum levels for the total formulation (i.e. including propellant), provided that the percentage of particles/droplets with a...

In light of the data provided, the SCCS considers o-Phenylphenol safe when used as preservative up to a maximum concentration of 0.2 % in rinse-off and 0.15 % in leave-on cosmetic products. O-Phenylphenol and Sodium o-Phenylphenate, when used together: should not exceed the maximum concentration...

This paper aims to analyse consumers' perceptions and attitudes towards natural cosmetic products from three Central European countries. In this study, we employed quantitative surveys on samples of 230 Czech, 175 Slovak, and 325 Polish respondents. Based on the obtained data, we investigate...

In light of the new data provided, does the SCCS consider Aluminium compounds safe when used in cosmetic products other than deodorants, antiperspirants, lipsticks and toothpastes? In the event that the estimated exposure to Aluminium from cosmetic products is found to be of concern, SCCS is...

The escalating global concerns regarding sustainable development issues have transformed the landscape of consumer behaviour, urging businesses to incorporate green practices and raise awareness among consumers. There is an ongoing debate concerning attitude-intention and product category gap....

The purpose of this research is to investigate the influence of various Point of Sale Materials (POSM) - Free Coupons, Free Samples, BOGO, and Discounts - on consumer buying behavior in the halal cosmetic industry. It aims to provide a deeper understanding of how these marketing strategies...

Green consumption behavior remains ambiguous due to researchers’ difficulties in exploring its predictors. This study conceptualizes Green Consumer Orientation (GCO), a new construct that develops a standardized scale gathering and measuring predictors of green consumption behavior. In-depth...

The European Observatory on Infringements of Intellectual Property Rights (the Observatory) was created to improve the understanding of the role of intellectual property and of the negative consequences of intellectual property rights (IPRs) infringements. The sectorial studies published during...

A significant portion of the food loss in agricultural supply chains occurs at the farm level and has been linked to high cosmetic standards adopted by retailers regarding the size, color, and shape of the produce. We examine the economic incentives for retailers to adopt such high standards and...

Purpose: Mamaearth as a non-toxic personal care brand has kept its promises about goodness inside. It is a well-known brand with the mission of making the lives of mothers and pregnant moms look better and more attractive. The company’s products are safe, toxin-free, and of standard quality...

In the United States, licenses are required for entry into many different occupations. Requirements vary by state and occupation, but many licenses require a minimum number of training or instructional hours. We consider the impact of these hours requirements on students and postsecondary...

Zum Thema Nachhaltigkeit wird seit Jahren geforscht, unter anderem in Bezug auf unternehmerisches Engagement. Das gilt unter anderem für die Kosmetikindustrie, die für die Verwendung von Plastik und umweltschädlichen Chemikalien kritisiert wird. Dieses nachhaltige Engagement kann aus...

Purpose - This study analyzed the multilevel barriers and facilitators of technological eco-innovations. Design/methodology/approach - The authors carried out an in-depth case study in a Brazilian cosmetics company, recognized for its eco-innovative initiatives, which has the technological...

The rapid development of technology and information certainly has an impact on the way people shop, namely online shopping. The COVID-19 pandemic also made people have to use masks, where the use of masks can cause skin problems such as acne, bacterial infections, to eczema, besides that the...

Purpose The purpose of this study is to assess the factors that motivate young people’s intention to undergo cosmetic surgery in Vietnam. Design/methodology/approach This study applies Ajzen’s theory of planned behavior as a research model. The study is based on a quantitative method that...

Purpose: This study analyses the mediating effect of parasocial interaction (PSI) in the link between hedonic motivation and impulsive buying intention (IBI) in fashion vlogging about sustainable cosmetics. Need for the Study: Due to the mass popularity of YouTube, vlogging has led to an...