Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan articles from August 2006

Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan archives from August 2006

High Transparency 5 Layer Nylon Poly Bags.
August 25, 2006... Plastic manufacturer Kurilon Kasei is reporting a spectacular increase in its "Kyobijin" high transparency 5-layer 3-side sealing bags first released 5 years ago. Compared to conventional nylon poly bag products they have both a...

Low Cost, High Conductivity Adhesive.
August 25, 2006... Tamura Seisakujo has announced the development of "Super Azelight Tea -5401" an adhesive with conductivity properties similar to that of solder making it ideal for use in electrical devices for adhering plastic components which would be...

Photocatalytic Paint.
August 25, 2006... Osaka based paint manufacturer Piarex Technologies has developed "Pure Coat AN" a photocatalytic paint that can be applied directly to organic surfaces such as the fluoro-plastic panels commonly used on the exterior of high-rise buildings. A...

Daiichi Kogyo Seiyaku Releases Material to Put Cosmetics in Gel State.
August 25, 2006... Daiichi Kogyo Seiyaku has released a material that turns cosmetics to a gel state. When the gel is put under pressure, it becomes temporarily less viscous and can be sprayed. The new gel material is cellulose made from water and pulp. Cellulose...

New Type of Thermosensible Paper for Portable Printers.
August 25, 2006... Nippon Seishi has announced the development of "Handy Terminal Yoh Kami HS Series" a new type of heat and humidity resistant thermosensible paper for use in printing receipts and labels using portable printing devices. The paper prints...

CIA Develop 3-D Primary Colour Code.
August 25, 2006... Contents Idea of Asia (CIA) has developed "Paper Memory (PM)" a 3-dimensional printed code based on the 3 primary colours (red, green and blue)and capable of storing 0.6-1.8 megabytes of information - sufficient for a 60-second video...

Low Cost Vapour Barrier Transparent Film.
August 25, 2006... Tokyo based printing giant Toppan Printing has announced the development of "GX Film" a low cost transparent vapour barrier deposition film with similar properties to aluminium foil. The film has numerous advantages over aluminium film...

Transparent Vapour Proof Deposition Film.
August 25, 2006... Dai Nippon Printing has announced the development of "IB PET PXB" a transparent vapour proof deposition wrapping film suitable for a wide variety of applications in the electronic, medical and food product sectors. The film, consisting of...

Perforated Handling Caution Tape.
August 25, 2006... Nichiban has released "New Craft Tape Machine-Me Iri" 2 adhesive tape products featuring the words "Toriatsukai Chuui" [Handle with Care] and "Waremono Chuui" [Fragile]. Perforations across the tape's width before and after the wording...

Coconut Shell Fibre PE Rice Bag.
August 25, 2006... Nomura Sangyo has announced the development of an environmentally friendly polyethylene (PE) rice bag made from fine powdered coconut palm shell fibre. The bag releases 50% less CO2 gas when incinerated compared to conventional PE bags....

Double Handled Rubbish Bags.
August 25, 2006... Nippon Film has announced that its double handled "Anzen Grip-Tsuki Gomibukuro" is now designated as the specified rubbish bag by 400 local authorities throughout Japan. The main feature of the bags is its 2 flap type handles - one located...

New Hitachi Maxell DVD Package Design.
August 25, 2006... Hitachi Maxell, Japan's largest DVD manufacturer since 2004, is to re-vamp the packaging of their recordable DVD product range (DVD-R, DVD -RAM & DVD-RW). The specification of the disc, namely DVD-R, DVD-RW, etc as well as the recording...

Heat resistant adhesive for Velcro fasteners.
August 25, 2006... Kurare Fastening has announced the development of "Magic Tape 300" a Velcro type fastener for use on polypropylene surfaces such as plastic coated cardboard boxes. The tape type product has been made possible by the development of an...

Cordless Scanner from Cognex.
August 25, 2006... Tokyo based image processing equipment manufacturer Cognex has released "Data Man 7550" a sturdy, lightweight cordless hand held scanning gun specifically designed for use on automotive and electronic production lines. The blue tooth...

Electrostatic Food Impurity Removing Device.
August 25, 2006... Tokyo based Matsubo has developed "Seidenki - Shiki Ibutsujokyoki" an electrostatic dry food impurity removing device capable of removing 100% of hair from the food. The device uses a combination of electrostatic rollers and air suction to...

Easy to Use Colour Change Dection Device.
August 25, 2006... Kyoto based Optex Fa has released "CVSE 1 Series" a scanning device that measures the density of colour over a specific area enabling it to highlight quality discrepancies on moving production lines. The device contains an integrated...

Super Fast Aseptic Tetra-Pak Filler.
August 25, 2006... Tetra Pak has recently announced the world wide release of "Tetra Pak A3 Speed" a large size, high speed aseptic tetra pak filling device with a production capacity of 12,000 units per hour with only I operator in attendance The device is able...

Low Ink Consumption Rackaging Film Printer.
August 25, 2006... Seiko Precision has announced the development of "PJ-2000" a low running cost piezo-electric ink jet type printer for printing use-by dates, etc on packaging film. According to Seiko, the printer is capable of producing the same print...

Adjustable Nozzle Athletes Foot Spray.
August 25, 2006... Hisamitsu Seiyaku has released "Butenarokku Spray" an athletes foot spray formulated with the active ingredient butenafine hydrochlorideThe package features an adjustable nozzle which can be turned to regulate the amount and volume of the mist...

Water Saving Faucet.
August 25, 2006... Japanese bathroom fixture manufacturer TOTO has released "Shin-Aqua Auto" a range of aerating automatic faucets that reduce water usage by up to 50%. The faucets feature a sensor that automatically releases water when hands are placed...

2 IN 1 Floor Vacuum and Polish Set.
August 25, 2006... Azuma Kogyo has released "Fukinagara Supii" a range of floor polishing heads that are attached to the head of the vacuum cleaner which polish the floor while vacuuming. A flat oblong base is first attached to the suction head of the vacuum...

Compact Bench Top Automatic Dish Washer.
August 25, 2006... Zojirushi Mahobin has announced the release of "Mini Deka Shokki Sentakki BW-GA60" a compact bench-top automatic dishwasher with a giant washing capacity. Despite measuring a mere W: 43cm x D: 32cm the device is capable of washing up to 45...

Flushable Perspiration Wipes.
August 25, 2006... Tokyo Oji Nepia has released "Mizu Ni Nagaseru Yawaraka Suhada Sheet" a highly absorbent, soft textured sheet for wiping perspiration that can be flushed down the toilet following use (An independent survey found that 70% of young women used...

Long Life Multi Use Paint.
August 25, 2006... Asahi Pen has released "Asahi Pen Suisei Super Coat (White)" a patent pending high function silicone acrylic paint that is resistant to a wide variety of external stimuli including UV rays, acid rain, pollutants such as exhaust gas, etc and...

Toilet Seat Wet Wipes for Children.
August 25, 2006... Wakodo has released "Omaru Benza Cleaner" an antibacterial wet wipe for cleaning potties and toilet seats featuring a low alcohol formulation that is gentle on the skin so that small children are able to help clean together with their mother or...

Spoons for the Aged / Disabled.
August 25, 2006... Sakurai has released "Te No Hira Spoon" a spoon for the aged or disabled featuring a rounded grip attached at 90 degrees to the handle. The grip, made from a soft textured elastomer plastic, enables the spoon to be both held and...

Toe Pantyhose.
August 25, 2006... Blondal has released "Yubisaki Separate Panty Stockings" run resistant pantyhose with toe separators for each of the toes. The shear, natural colouring of the nylon polyurethane pantyhose makes them almost invisible enabling them to be worn...

Fine Excess Hair Remover from Phillips Japan.
August 25, 2006... Phillips Electronics Japan has released "Satinelle Ice" an excess hair removal device capable of removing short hair measuring 0.3mm in length. The device contains an array of small ceramic discs that spin at high speed enabling them to...

PET Bottle Water Dispenser.
August 25, 2006... Tokyo based Kai House has begun the marketing of "Water Dispenser" a stylish tripod like device for dispensing water from PET bottles. The cap is first removed and the bottle inserted into the metallic tripod stand. The water is then...

Antibacterial Shaving Gel from Schick.
August 25, 2006... Schick Japan has announced the release of "Schick Yakuyo shave Guard Gel" an antibacterial shaving gel. The gel produces a fine foam that not only smoothes the passage of the razor but also kills acne causing bacteria, lifts grime from deep...

Counterfeit Note Detecting Pen.
August 25, 2006... Maruju Kasei has released "Nisesatsu Hantei-kun" a pen for rapidly detecting counterfeit notes. The pen is simply applied to a non-printed part of the note such as the edge. If legitimate, the initial light yellow coloured ink will rapidly...

Mule & Sandal Cleaner.
August 25, 2006... Clean Tech has released "Mule / Sandal Fuki Fuki Cleaner" an antibacterial and deodorising sheet type wipe specially designed for mules and sandals. The mesh type sheet is impregnated with an alkali type electrolytic water that rapidly...

Wine Cooler.
August 25, 2006... Osaka based Global has released "Wine Sceptre" a long, sleek stainless steel device for keeping wine chilled that is inserted directly into the bottle. The device is first chilled in a freezer. When fully chilled it is then inserted into...

Highly Absorbent Biscuit Coasters.
August 25, 2006... Tokyo based Creates has released "Biscuit Coasters" a set of 6 coasters in the shape of biscuits made from a highly absorbent towelling material. The 10cm diameter coasters resemble real biscuits even down to the colouring (A range of light and...

Ceramic Microwave Rice Steamer.
August 25, 2006... Pottery maker Asahi Token has announced the release of "Range No Tatsujin Ichigo Taki" a vessel featuring both an internal and external lid construction designed for steaming rice in microwave oven. The vessel is made from a special...

Recycled Paper Strawberry Pots.
August 25, 2006... The Kyuushuu Okinawa Agricultural Research Centre based in Japan's southernmost main island of Kyuushuu has announced the development of recycled paper pots designed for the large-scale cultivation of strawberries. According to the...

Manicure-Like Car Body Coating Agent.
August 25, 2006... Soft 99 Corporation released "Soft 99 Tsuyash Manicure Coat" a high gloss water repelling coating for car paint work that produces a manicure-like finish. The product contains a newly developed water repelling "Deep Gloss Resin" and a...

Pollen Blocking Window Mesh Screens.
August 25, 2006... Tokyo Based Seiki Hanbai has released "Filter Amido" a fine, high density mesh screen for windows capable of filtering out airborne particles of pollen. The screen is made of a double construction with an initial conventional steel mesh...

Auto Adjusting Hearing Aid.
August 25, 2006... Rion has released "Digitarian A Series" a digital hearing aid that automatically adjusts to filter out the surrounding back ground noise. The device divides the ambient back ground noise into 32 different bands and automatically adjusts...

Correction Tape Accessory.(Correction notice)
August 25, 2006... Pilot Corporation has released "White Line Puchimo" a correction tape in a cute and colourful capsule - like container that can be hung as an accessory from the zipper of a pencil case or a mobile phone using the attached strap. The...

25 Metre Glue Tape.
August 25, 2006... Tokyo based Tombo Pencil has released "Pit Tape GS" a convenient compact, palm size glue dispenser that releases an adhesive tape. A continuous tape attached to a reel within the device is released as the dispenser - similar in design to...

Wall Spikes.
August 25, 2006... Osaka based EC Planning has begun the marketing of "Toge Senbo" consisting of a flexible 50cm x 5cm plastic mat with an array of sharp spikes to help prevent unwelcome intruders. The highly durable PET plastic mats are fixed with screws,...

Powerful Glue Tape from Pilot.
August 25, 2006... Pilot Corporation has released "Super Glue Tape Nori" a powerful glue tape in a convenient palm size dispenser featuring a button that cuts the tape off cleanly eliminating waste and mess. The tape is available in 2 widths: 6.0mm for...

Tortoise Feed.
August 25, 2006... Tetra Japan has released "Tetra Tortoise Min" a nutritionally balanced tortoise food developed in conjunction with a leading German veterinary doctor specializing in tortoises. Formulated from a range of 21 natural herbs, the feed contains...

Plastic Bag Sealing Device.
August 25, 2006... Kurare Trading has released "Any Lock" a device that reseals plastic bags to preserve freshness and prevent spillage. The opening of the bag is first folded over and the strip-like device simply slid along the fold from end to end. Ideal...

Odour Absorbing sports Clothing Bag.
August 25, 2006... Nagoya based Ron Alvi has released "Shoshu Manner Bag" a dirty clothing bag that traps and absorbs perspiration odours. The bag is made from "Kosmell" an odour absorbing fabric impregnated with a chemical deodorising agent. The bag is ideal...

Insect Repelling Wrist Ring.
August 25, 2006... Osaka based Kiribai Kagaku has released "Mushi Guard Mushi Yoke Ring" an insect repellent for children in the form of plastic ring worn on the wrists. The soft elastomer plastic ring fits perfectly on the child's wrist and contains a lemon...

Portable Air Freshener.
August 25, 2006... Asahi Sangyo has released "Air Pure Portable" a compact and highly portable ozone type air purifying device. The device, measuring W: 63mm x H: 225mm x D: 50mm and weighing 250g releases odour bacteria destroying ozone (The emitted ozone...

High Gloss Water Based Floor Varnish.
August 25, 2006... Washin Paint has released "W Washin Gosei Jushi Toryo" a fast drying water based synthetic resin multi-surface floor varnish that produces a wax-like high gloss, dirt resistant finish with just a single application. The varnish can be...

Improved Laundry Detergent.
August 25, 2006... Lion has launched a new improved laundry detergent "Blue Dia" that contains oxygen bleach to leave your whites whiter and colors brighter. It improved eradication of stains such as those caused by tea because of increased amount of...

Veil Hat.
August 25, 2006... Kyoto based Goodsman has released "Kaya-Tsuki UV Hat" a wide brimmed hat for gardening or outdoor activities such as hiking or fishing, etc featuring a fine netting offering protection against both insects and UV rays. The durable dirt...

Fish Smell Elininating Spray.
August 25, 2006... Kobe based MCR has released "Gin No Chikara" an antibacterial silver ion spray formulated with silver ions and highly porous particles of zeolite to eliminate stubborn fish smells from fishing gear, cooler boxes, chopping boards and other...

Glowing Shopping Bag.
August 25, 2006... Tokyo based Arkey in conjunction with luminous pigment manufacturer Lumica has released "Kira Kira Tack" a unique bag with handles that glows in the dark. Made from a combination of paper and vinyl, the bag features 2 plastic loop handles...

Static Preventing Office Sandals.
August 25, 2006... Daimatsu has recently released "Pure Walker Professional" a range of comfortable women's sandals for office use that prevent the build-up of static electricity. The sandals feature a double electricity release mechanism in the form of...

Easy, Safe Ring Pull Can Opener.
August 25, 2006... Mine has released "Mamoru-Kun" a convenient cover-like opening device for pull-top cans. The device is simply placed over the top of the can and the pull ring passed through an opening. The device prevents the hand coming in contact with...

Baby Bath.
August 25, 2006... Tokyo based Agazuma has begun the marketing of "Tummy Tub" an ergonomical baby bath. The German designed light weight clear plastic tub, in the shape of a slightly tapering bucket stands 33cm tall and has a diameter of 39cm. The baby...

Insect Repelling Stickers for Clothing.
August 25, 2006... Tamagawa Eizai has released "Mushi Yoke Kantan Seal" a transparent sticker type insect repellent containing a 100% natural eucalyptus and bamboo extract active ingredient. The round shaped stickers are simply peeled from their backing...

Powerful Drain Cleaner from Johnson.
August 25, 2006... Yokohama based Johnson has released "Pipe Unishu 2-Shoku De Pon" a tablet type powerful bathroom and kitchen drain cleaner. The blue and white coloured tablets dissolve rapidly in water to produce a powerful cleansing foam that removes...

Chic Fan Range.
August 25, 2006... CCP has begun the marketing of Honeywell Signature Series" a range of air circulating fans featuring a modern design and a chic chrome finish. Products in the series include the "HY-033BP" model consisting of 3 fans positioned vertically...

Varied Pressure Stockings.
August 25, 2006... Dr. Scholl has begun the marketing of "Leg Care System" a range of 2 shear type support stockings that provide different levels of pressure to different parts of the leg. The support provided increases in three stages from the thigh...

Natural Bio Drain Cleaner.
August 25, 2006... Osaka based Uyeki has released "ef Bio Cleaner" a biodegradable bathroom and kitchen drain cleaner that uses parasitic action instead of environmentally harmful chemicals to remove scum and slime adhering to the sides of the pipes. The...

Pillows for Desk.
August 25, 2006... Lofty Corp., a consulting shop "Lofty Pillow Atelier" and special advisor of "Pillow Fitter", has launched new pillows "Sub Makura (Pillow) (and) Hasa Makura (Inserting Pillow)" for "Pillow Design Project". A pillow has 2 parts and different...

Antibacterial Vinegar House-Hold Cleanser.
August 25, 2006... Dai Nippon Jochugiku has released "Kincho Tinkle" a spray type household cleanser containing an antibacterial vinegar extract cleansing agent. In addition to kitchen and bathroom bench tops, work surfaces and sinks, etc the cleanser can...

Car Cleaning Cloth Shampoo.
August 25, 2006... Soft 99 Corporation has released "Sensha Man" a car cleaning cloth impregnated with a body work cleanser that produces a fine foam when squeezed without the addition of water. The soft textured cloth, packaged in a hermetically sealed bag,...

Salt Tooth Paste.
August 25, 2006... Umi-no-Sei (Spirit of Sea) has introduced "Salt de Hamigaki (Tooth Polish)" - a natural sea salt tooth paste produced in Izu Oshima in Japan. There are various tooth brushing products, but this is only sea salt and 100% sea water used. It is...

Compact Head Toothbrush from Sunstar.
August 25, 2006... Sunstar has announced the release of "Ora 2" a new compact head toothbrush targeted at women in the 20-30 year age group. The main features of the stylish clear handled brush are the small narrow head specifically designed for smaller...

UV Protection Milk Lotion and Cream.
August 25, 2006... Kao has launched "Sofina UV Cut Milk/Cream" - a morning milk lotion (non-sticky and smooth liquid) and cream (non-sticky and moist cream) for UV protection. Prevents blotch and freckle caused by sunburn (SPF24/PA+++) and maintains a beautiful...

UV Care.
August 25, 2006... Kao has launched renewed and new lineup of "Biore Sara Sara (Smooth) UV Series" from the anti-sunburn "Biore" Brand. 4 items: (1) "Biore Sara Sara UV Perfect Milk" - a renewed UV care for face and body. SPF50+PA+++. Waterproof....

UV Protection.
August 25, 2006... Kao has launched "Sofina Perfect UV" - a sunburn protection emulsion. Prevent strong UV ray while you enjoy "Skin Stress Impression Free" feeling. Koa's own "Comfort fit Treatment" brings smooth penetration to skin without sticky feeling....

Kose Launches Functional Sun Care Product Series.
August 25, 2006... Kose has launched functional sun care product series Resoa (Resort Active Wear, five varieties, six items, 1,500 yen to 2,800 yen). The company created the series to meet the needs of consumers who want sunscreen along with skincare effect....

Sunless Tanning Products.
August 25, 2006... Coppertone has launched "Coppertone Natural Step Tan" - a self tanning lotion. One of the sunless tanning products. Just apply to create a suntan without sun and enjoy a natural and healthy wheat skin throughout the year. The color keeps...

Pola Launches Health Supplement Product with Oriental Concepts, Ingredients.
August 25, 2006... Pola has launched a health supplement product based on Oriental concepts. Bio Ruon (60 tablets, 5,000 yen; refill 180 tablets, 13.000 yen). The produet supports life with ingredients that have been used in China and Japan since old times. The...

Pet Coat Care Sprays for Different Aged Dogs.
August 25, 2006... Johnson Trading has begun the marketing of "Joy Pet Hada Care Rinse In Shampoo" a range of 2-in-1 shampoo and rinse products specifically formulated for different aged dogs. "For Puppies" - Formulated with moisturising jojoba oil to help...

Tooth Cleaner.
August 25, 2006... Mindup has launched "Kenko (Dog Mouth) Care Pick & Pick" - a tooth cleaning dental instrument "Pick & Pick" from Oral Care Brand. Pick removes plaque and dental calculus of Love Dog. Scrub and remove the plaque and dental calculus by pick....

Deodorant and Sterilization for Entire Female Body.
August 25, 2006... Japan Medical has launched "ZZ Clean Mist Ladies" - a body mist for deodorant and sterilization. Main active component is natural agent (grape seed extract and trehalose). Controls an ill-smell by a growth of germ and keeps clean around neck,...

Beauty Skin Sweat Deodorant.
August 25, 2006... Nivea Kao has launched "8 x 4 (Eight Four) Kirei (Clean) Powder Spray" from top brand "8 x 4" Sweat Deodorant System. Quasi-Drug Product. Deodorizing and Beautifying skin in One! Effective on: skin sweat smell, armpit sweat smell and sweat...

Sweat Deodorant.
August 25, 2006... Nivea Kao has launched "8 x 4 (Eight Four)" from top brand "8 x 4" Sweat Deodorant System - a sweat deodorant which made a big improvement for fragrance as well as a package design after 10 years. 3 items: (1) "8 x 4 (Eight Four) Powder Spray"...

Shiseido Add New Fragrances to Deodorant Range.
August 25, 2006... Shiseido has announced the addition of clean smelling "Baby Powder" and fruity "Raspberry" fragrances to its "Ag+ [Plus]" silver ion roll-on, spray and sheet type deodorant line-up. Price: Non-printed price.

Incontinence Liner.
August 25, 2006... Kao has launched "Freeday Soft Skin Liner" - an incontinence liner for women that is tender to skin. "Delicate Care Sheet" (17cm length) on liner surface makes feeling super smooth and fluffy touch that keeps comfortable to wear it for long...

Sanitary Napkin.
August 25, 2006... Kao has launched "Laurier F" - a sanitary napkin, slim type for a light day (Normal noon - light daily use). Decreased friction. Soft to skin. Compact to carry easily. Lap makes quiet when carrying it. Price: 26 pads with wing = Open.

Hair Coloring Cream.
August 25, 2006... Kao has launched "Blaune Shining Hair Color Stylish Cream" - a cream type hair coloring to enjoy a foppery hair fashion for women. Quasi-Drug Product. "Light Clear" Hair Coloring. Creates a beautiful hair coloring even on gray hair. Contains...

Hair Treatment.
August 25, 2006... Kao has launched "Asience Rich and Condenced Hair Mask" - a premium type hair treatment for luxurious care for both hair and mind from Asience Brand, which is continuing in the quest for strongly determined Asian inner beauty. When the rich...

Anti-Ageing Hair Care Range from Moltobene.
August 25, 2006... MoltoBene has released "DinoAge" a range of professional salon anti-ageing hair care products containing jojoba leaf and brown algae moisturising and treatment extracts. According to MoltoBene, as with skin, the hair is also prone to the...

Moltobene Revamp Marine Clay Hair Care Range.
August 25, 2006... MoltoBene has announced the revamp of its "Marine Grace" hair care product range formulated with fine textured, mineral rich natural marine clay extracted from Brittany, France and the moisture retention agent Chitoaqua. Price: Both shampoo and...