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

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

Results for Imported Cosmetics through Third Quarter, Calendar 2006.(Calendar)
December 25, 2006... Imports of cosmetics (exclusive of toothpaste and soap) for the first nine months of the year reached a value of 124 billion yen, a gain of 2.0% over the same period in the previous year. Results surpassed the 40 billion yen benchmark in...

CO2 emission Saving Reusable Chiller Packs.
December 25, 2006... Tokyo based organic food home delivery company Radeisshu Boiya has announced that it will begin a staged switch from a dry ice chilling agent for its deliveries to a reusable type. The resultant switch will initially reduce the amount of dry...

Japanese Burger Chain to Switch to Paper Bags.
December 25, 2006... Mos Food Service, owner of the popular Japanese burger chain Mos Burger has become the first fast food chain in Japan to announce plans to eliminate the use of petroleum derived plastic carrier bags at all of its outlets. The switch to...

Styla Sells Menufs Skincare Products from France.
December 25, 2006... Styla has been selling menufs skincare series Polaar from the French brand Kurbiel. Polaar has become established as a menufs specialty brand in Europe, as it is designed for menufs thicker skin. The product was developed by observing plants...

Sosu Sells Reusable Instant Warmer.
December 25, 2006... Sosu has been selling the reusable instant warmer Pachipachi Kairo (three kinds, 380 yen each). The product was made in Korea and has become a hit. The company has adapted the packaging and design for release in Japan. The company says its...

Breathable Highly Absorbent Waterproof Sheets.
December 25, 2006... Tokyo Medical has announced the development of "Dispo Sheets" a range of waterproof sheets with high moisture absorbency characteristics yet allows air to permeate preventing uncomfortable heat build-up - making them ideal for use in hospitals...

Tea Lees Cardboard Box.
December 25, 2006... Oji Chiyoda Container has developed "Cha Board" a cardboard for use in making cardboard boxes containing green tea lees, a by product of the tea brewing product. The recycled green tea lees contain catechin, a mild antibacterial and...

Large Size Zip Sealing Bags.
December 25, 2006... Tokyo based Showa Highpolymer has released "W Exseal Chakku Tsuki Ogata Kakusoko Bukuro" a range of large size plastic bags with high hermetic characteristics featuring the patent pending "W Exseal" zip system. The square bottomed bags,...

Environmentally Friendly Notebooks.
December 25, 2006... Apika, a subsidiary of the Japanese paper products giant Oji Seishi has released "Official Eco Ring Note[book]" a spiral bound notebook which uses an environmentally friendly biodegradable plastic spiral made from maize and developed by...

Seaweed Shock Absorber.
December 25, 2006... Toshiba has announced the development of a biodegradable shock absorbing material made from seaweed which can be dissolved in water following use and used as a base material for other products without any discernable loss of performance. ...

Self heating lunch box.
December 25, 2006... Yoshizawa has announced the release of "Jonetsu Yofu Bento Dual Plate" a disposable lunch box that utilizes an exothermic reaction to produce temperatures of up to 98 degrees C to heat the contents within 10 minutes of activation. The...

Mushroom Spore Cultivating Film Bags.
December 25, 2006... F-Tech is reporting increased sales of its "ST Pack" mushroom spore cultivation film bags which now control an impressive 20% market share. The conventional cultivation of mushrooms consists of placing mushroom spore on a log which is then...

Insulating Paper Cup Sleeve.
December 25, 2006... Osaka based DAC Co., Ltd. has released "DC Cup Sleeve" a fold out paper sleeve with high heat insulating properties enabling hot paper cups to be held safely and comfortably in the hands. When the cup is slid into the sleeve, air pockets...

Low Gas Permeability Plastic Container.
December 25, 2006... Museki Chuo Kagaku has developed a range of freshness preserving plastic containers for jellies, etc made from a high gas barrier plastic. The plastic effectively prevents container expansion and the permeation of oxygen to the contents...

Easy Opening Thin Card Lunch Box.
December 25, 2006... Osaka based Orika Sangyo has announced the development of an easy opening disposable lunch box made from thin card and covered with plastic film. The box was developed in direct response to a consumer survey indicating that many people...

Toy Box.
December 25, 2006... Innovative cardboard box designer and manufacturer Fuji Danbooru Kogyo has developed a cardboard box that can be turned into a childrenufs toy following use. The tray type box designed for use for home deliveries, features an array of...

Net Type Fruit Protector.
December 25, 2006... International Chemicals has announced increasing interest in their "Laxron Fruit Cap" net sleeve type shock absorber into which the individual apples, melons, oranges, peaches and other round fruit is placed to protect them from bruising during...

Freshness Preserving Melon Stalk Cover.
December 25, 2006... Osaka based Seiko has released "Antenna Cover" a distinctive plastic cover placed over the television antenna shaped stalk on the top of melons designed to help maintain freshness and distinguish a particular brand of melon from its rivals. ...

Bio-Mass Plastic Egg Carton.
December 25, 2006... Nagoya based Uni has begun the use of a plastic egg carton made from renewable biomass material for its "Kirara" fresh egg product. The high transparency, durable plastic cartons made from corn starch will help in the reduction of CO2...

Biomass Palet Stabilizing Film.
December 25, 2006... Tokyo based Office Media has developed a film for stabilizing items on pallets during transportation made from biomass material. According to the company, the film made from poly-lactic acid derived from plant sources naturally breaks down...

End Folding Box Tape Applicator.
December 25, 2006... Alps Denki has developed a box tape applicator that automatically folds both ends of the tape under to form tabs, making the tape easier to grasp with the fingers and remove - eliminating the need for a box cutter when opening or flattening the...

Recycled Pet Bottle Back Packs.
December 25, 2006... Gold Win has begun the marketing of back packs under its "The North Face Seagull PET" brand made entirely from 100% recycled PET plastic bottles - including the zip. According to the manufacturers, the bags have high water resistance...

Eyewash Impurity Detection Device.
December 25, 2006... Scan Technologies has announced the development of a device that utilizes a combination of special filters and light wavelengths to detect impurities in eyewash bottles invisible to the naked eye. The special optical filter eliminates...

Takara Updates Automatic Labeler, Featuring Expanded Memory.
December 25, 2006... Takaraufs AL-5000 is an updated version of the companyufs AL-3000 automatic labeler and brings with it new operability and a much expanded memory. Whereas the previous model held up to nine sets of data (detection sensitivity, stopping...

Black Mitten Wash Cloth.
December 25, 2006... Ishihara Shoten has released "Virgin Body" a black coloured mitten type exfoliating body wash cloth that enables the removed dead skin to be seen. The cloth is comprised of a slightly coarse rayon wash surface surrounding a urethane inner...

Long Lasting, High Gloss Corrective Tape.
December 25, 2006... Tombo Enpitsu has released "Mono PXN" a corrective tape cartridge and compact palm size applicator set. The stylish polycarbonate applicator features a highly durable gloss finish and twin colour soft elastomer grips. Available in W:...

Filterless Low Temperature Coffee Extractor.
December 25, 2006... Hario Glass has announced the release of "Hario-Shiki Mizu Dashi Coffee Pot" a filter-less cold water coffee extraction pot that preserves the full, natural flavour of the coffee. Regular ground coffee is first placed in a fine mesh...

Underpants Type Incontinence Diapers.
December 25, 2006... Ribudoh Corporation has released "Pitacchi Pants" an underpants type incontinence diaper featuring adhesive tape tabs that enable the diaper to be easily changed for additional convenience. The diapers can be lowered and raised just like...

Commercial Cling Film Cutter.
December 25, 2006... Tokyo based Life To has released "Setsuyaku Meijin" a cling film wrap holder cutting device that cuts the film cleanly without waste. The wall mounted device consisting of a durable ABS plastic body and an internally mounted stainless...

Integrated Cooling Agent Lunch Box.
December 25, 2006... Gel Design has announced the release of "Gel Cool" a durable ABS plastic lunch box for use during the summer months containing a gel cooling agent integrated into the lid. Chilling the lid over night in the refrigerator is sufficient to...

Waist Reducing Twist Exercise Device.
December 25, 2006... Tokyo based Guzman has begun the marketing of "Kotsuban Stepper" a step machine with an added twist function designed to help with weight loss from the hips and waist area. The device features a special "Twist" function which when...

Deodorising Green Tea Extract Panty Liner.
December 25, 2006... Uni Charm has released "Sofi Fuwagokochi Catechin Shoshu" a deodorising panty liner containing fibres impregnated with catechin an effective natural antibacterial agent extracted from green tea that eliminates odour bacteria. Other...

Cooling Contact Lens Eye Drops.
December 25, 2006... Lion has released "Smile Contact Cool Fresh" an eye drop product for contact lens wearers that helps revive tired eyes and protect the eye from irritation caused by prolonged contact lens use. The drops contain chondroitin sulphuric acid...

Night Time Incontinence Pad from Uni Charm.
December 25, 2006... Uni Charm has released "Lifree Hitoban-Juu Anshin Nyo Tori Pad" 2 types of adult incontinence pad specifically designed for night time use. The extra long pads are available in Regular and Super types capable of absorbing 4 and 6 average...

Far Infrared Foot Warmer.
December 25, 2006... Matsusita Electrics has released "Steam Foot Spa (with far infra red heater) EH2862" a double boot shaped combined steam and far infrared foot heater that produces a pleasant soothing heat that helps warm the whole body. Features a convenient...

Suit Wrinkle Remover.
December 25, 2006... Nissin Medico has released "Suit Senyo Spray Iron Dry and Wool" a solvent and water free wrinkle removing spray specifically formulated for use on woollen suits. The product consists of a silicone oil dissolved directly into a liquid gas...

Baby Accident Preventing Door Lock Range.
December 25, 2006... Japanese baby product manufacturer Pigeon has released "Bi-Care" a range of 8 brightly coloured and easy to install plastic door, drawer and refrigerator locking devices designed to prevent inquisitive toddlers from injuring themselves. Price:...

Antibacterial Hand Cleanser.
December 25, 2006... Osaka based Duskin has released "Teyubi Shodokuzai Wellpas Mild" a combined alcohol (ethanol) and antibacterial (Benzal conium chloride) hand disinfectant with added moisturiser. To use simply rub over the hands and leave to dry. Fragrance...

Brain Activity Enhancing Therapy Clay.
December 25, 2006... Nagoya based Debika has released "Therapy Clay" a special malleable "clay" like substance which when squeezed repeatedly enhances brain activity and helps relieves stress. Made from special food grade ingredients, the clay releases a...

Adhesive Light Reflecting Sheets.
December 25, 2006... Kansoh has released "Mehari Mosaic Seal" 9cm square adhesive light reflective sheets designed to illuminate walkways or obstacles at night. The highly durable sheets, consisting of a synthetic rubber back and reflective surface comprised...

Ovulation Cycle Checking Device.
December 25, 2006... Sosu has released "My Cycle Checker Petit Ibis" an ovulation cycle checking device that indicates the optimum time for conception based on the degree of saliva crystallization. Saliva is placed directly onto the fluorescent light diffusing...

Low Energy, Anti Dust Mite Hot Carpet.
December 25, 2006... Sharp has released "HJ-T30EX" an energy saving heated floor carpet featuring a dust mite repelling function. The energy saving features include a controller that enables only the left or right side of the carpet to be heated, a sensor that...

Leather Shampoo.
December 25, 2006... Kita Nippon Denki Sangyo has released "Kawarun" a leather cleansing and restoring shampoo that enables leather items to be washed safely in water. The shampoo contains a specially developed moisturising agent that prevents leather products...

Skin Suppleness Enhancing Skin Patch.
December 25, 2006... Orudos M. E has begun the marketing of "Skin Patch" a compact device attached directly to the skin that improves skin suppleness by stimulating the muscles responsible for facial expressions by emitting a weak electrical current. The...

Anti Flea Pet Shampoo Rinse.
December 25, 2006... Lion has announced the release of "Pet Kirei Nomitori Rinse in Shampoo" an anti-flea and mite 2-in-1 shampoo and rinse for cats and dogs. The easy rinse shampoo produces a thick lather that effectively suffocates the ticks and fleas and...

Body Care Sheet.
December 25, 2006... Lion has renewed "Pet Kirei (Clean) Body Care Sheet After Walk" with a packaging design - a fluffy soft sheet for pet's body care with a component for a shampoo effect.Features: (1) Wipes off soil softly with a soft unwoven-cloth for...

Rinse in Shampoo for Senior Dog.
December 25, 2006... Lion has renewed "Pet Kirei (Clean) Kezuya Kagayaku (Hair Shine) Rinse in Shampoo for Love Dog" from Comfortable Environment Brand and a packaging design. Features: (1) "Pearl Protein Extract" for hair gloss, (2) Contains Amino Acid Cleansing...

Ear Care for Pet.
December 25, 2006... Lion has launched "Uchinoko-Omoi (Our Loving Pet) Mimi (Ear) Sukkiri (Clean)" - an ear cleaner for pet. Features: (1) Contains "Grapefruit Seed Extract" and "Pineapple Extraction Enzyme" that cleans dog's ear inside and deodorizes, (2) Screw...

Pet Deodorant with Japanese Cypress.
December 25, 2006... Lion has renewed "Pet Kirei (Clean) Shu Shuto! Deodorization and Sterilization Hinoki (Japanese Cypress Scent) - a liquid spray to deodorize and sterilize the surroundings of pet and pet's toilet. Features: (1) Powerful effect on pet's urine...

Spray for Brushing Pet's Hair.
December 25, 2006... Lion has renewed "Pet Kirei (Clean) Ketorina" - a spray for brushing hair for dog. Features: (1) "Spray and Brush" makes hair to come off throughly; thus, less fallen hair scatters around rooms, (2) Controls a scattering hair during the...

Dog Poo Hardening Spray.
December 25, 2006... Tokyo based Baku Baku Kobo as released "Foam Catch" a spray product that releases a mousse-like foam to instantly cover and solidify dog droppings enabling them to cleanly be picked up by hand and placed in a bag for eventual incineration....

Additive Free Pet Item Cleaner.
December 25, 2006... Rekku has released "Pet-yoh Mizuochi-kun" an additive free antibacterial multi-purpose cleanser for pet eating and drinking bowls, dog houses and toys, etc. The safe, surfactant free cleanser is formulated from a high pH electrolytic...

5 Blade Razor from Gillette.
December 25, 2006... Following on from the successful European and US launch, Gillette Japan has recently announced the release "Fusion Power 5+1" a disposable head razor with 5 blades. The 5-blade construction reduces skin irritation by spreading the pressure on...

Firefly Glowing Safety Pin.
December 25, 2006... Maruzen Seisakujo has released "Hoteru Patchitto" a glowing safety pin in the shape of a firefly. A powerful LED light begins to flash when a switch at the rear of the pin is turned on, making it ideal for attaching to clothing when...

Relaxing Forest Fragrance Bags.
December 25, 2006... Asukamu has released "Healing Nature Hinoki Bukuro - Relax-Yoh" consisting of a pure cotton bag containing small cubes of fragrant hinoki (Japanese cypress) wood. The bags, each containing 50g of the wood cubes, release a relaxing, stress...

Massaging Water Insoles.
December 25, 2006... Mariya has released "Water Sole Ashi Tsukarezu" a shoe insole product containing water that gently moves when walking to produce a relaxing massaging effect on the bottom of the feet. Available in 3 sizes in both menufs and womenufs types....

Nail Accessory Kit.
December 25, 2006... Seruto has released "My Nail" a nail extension kit comprising 20 different size nail chips and a stand for holding the nails in place while the manicure, etc is applied. The nails are held securely by clay on the cup shaped holder enabling...

Fast, Clear Drying Multipurpose Craft Glue.
December 25, 2006... Tokyo based Semidyne has released "Kosaku-Yo Sokukan Clear" a solvent and thinner free clear drying craft glue that can be used on almost any material including paper, card, glass, ceramic, leather, fabric, metal, stone, tile etc. Price: 20ml...

Dark Ingredient Health Suppliment.
December 25, 2006... Kobayashi Seiyaku has released "Jukkuro Kenko Tsubu" a tablet type health supplement made entirely from 10 different "Black" ingredients including mineral and anthocyanin rich black rice and black wheat extracts, seaweed, polyphenol rich black...

Grape Seed Nutritional Supplement.
December 25, 2006... Kobayashi Seiyaku has released "Budo Tane" a soft capsule type nutritional supplement containing a polyphenol and vitamin E rich grape seed extract and oil. Only specially selected Italian grapes with high levels of polyphenol have been used to...

Skin De-Tox Suppliment.
December 25, 2006... Avon Products has released "Avon Inner Balance" a skin detoxification supplement containing alpha lipoic acid and traditional Japanese and Chinese herbal remedies. The alpha lipoic acid (4 tablets supply 50mg) purges toxins absorbed by the...

Fruit Vinegar Health Drink.
December 25, 2006... Avon Products has released "Avon Inner Balance Fruity Vinegar Prune & Cassis" an essential mineral rich vinegar and fruit health drink formulated with citric acid to help relieve fatigue. In addition to prune vinegar and a cassis flavour...

Caffeine Free Tonic Drink from Pola.
December 25, 2006... Pola Cosmetics has announced plans to release "Active Power Kibijin" a fast acting caffeine free tonic drink specifically formulated for women containing a balanced daily supply of iron (4.0mg), magnesium (1.2mg) and B group vitamins (B1: 10mg,...

Fragrant Deodorising Fabric Softener.
December 25, 2006... Lion is set to release "Kaori To Deodorant No Sofuran" a liquid type deodorising laundry fabric softener formulated with a palm based softening agent and featuring a delicate "Soap" fragrance. Release date: 25 October, 2006 According to Lion,...

Powerful Phosphorus Free Laundry Detergent.
December 25, 2006... Sankyo Yushi has released "Star power" a phosphorus free powder type laundry detergent containing a photo-catalyst antibacterial and deodorising agent. The photo-catalyst uses light to suppress bacteria present on the clothing including...

Fruit & Vegetable Extract Soap.
December 25, 2006... Hokkaido based Office Furano has released "Furano Sekken" a limited edition range of fine lathering fruit and vegetable extract face and body soap products. Available in carrot, pumpkin and grape types. The artificial perfume and colouring...

Food Ingredient Moisturising Facial Soap.
December 25, 2006... Osaka based Gyuunyuu Sekken Kyoshinsha has released "Mono Gokoro" a range of 3 moisturising green tea, rice wine and soy bean facial soaps. "Green Tea" - Formulated with a green tea extract naturally rich in catechin - a substance that...

Large Refill Size Hand Soap.
December 25, 2006... In response to a survey showing that 40% of Japanese households keep a hand soap dispenser in both the kitchen and bathroom, Lion has announced the release of itufs "Kirei Kirei Yakuyoh Hand Soap" in a new 450ml large size pouch - sufficient to...

Detox Bath Additive.
December 25, 2006... Adonis International has released "De* Toxita Bath" a perspiration inducing bath additive formulated to remove toxins from the body. Ingredients include a concentrated sea salt extracted off the coast of Franceufs Brittany region, a...

Mix & Match Detergent Range.
December 25, 2006... Adeka Clean Aid has released "Mix & Match II" a range of 6 specific use cleansing products for the food processing and catering industry formulated from different combinations of 12 cleanser bases. The products are: "Agricultural Chemical...

Powerful Foam Oven and Hob Cleanser.
December 25, 2006... In response to the steady increase in the use of IH hobs in Japanese households, Lion has announced plans to release an improved version of its powerful "Range Mawari No Look" foam type antibacterial oven and hob cleanser. Release date: End of...

Improved Bath Cleanser from Lion.
December 25, 2006... A recent survey has shown that 60% of Japanese households clean the bath each day and over 90% clean it at least 2-4 times per week. However, the same research revealed that 43% complained that the cleaning process took considerable effort with...

Natural Extract Kitchen Cleanser.
December 25, 2006... Nippon Natures Sunshine Products has released "Deli Eco Deux" an environmentally friendly kitchen cleanser / detergent formulated with a natural coconut palm oil surfactant. To minimize skin irritation, the product also contains 8 different...

Bamboo Extract Kitchen Cleaner.
December 25, 2006... Sankyo Yushi has released "Kitchen Clean" a powerful kitchen detergent containing a natural bamboo extract antibacterial agent. Approximately 1.5ml added to a well squeezed sponge or cleaning cloth is sufficient to first penetrate then...

Foaming Powder Type Toilet Cleanser.
December 25, 2006... Lion Chemicals has released "Pix Awa No Toilet Cleaner" a chlorine based powder type antibacterial toilet cleanser that produces a powerful deep cleansing foam that both rapidly removes yellowing and water scum from the toilet bowl as well as...

Oven Grill and Fan Cleanser.
December 25, 2006... Trust has released "Kyoryoku Kitchen Abura Yogore Otoshi Senjozai" a powerful de-greaser specifically formulated for removing accumulated fat and grease deposits from oven grills, ovens and kitchen fans. The product contains a powerful...

Microwave Oven Cleaner.
December 25, 2006... Fundo Kagaku has released "Denshi Range Nai Senjozai" a deodorising antibacterial microwave oven cleaner containing a powerful, fast acting orange oil cleansing agent. To use, simply apply a small amount of the liquid cleanser to a moist...

Improved Travel Toothbrush and Toothpaste Set.
December 25, 2006... Lion has announced improvements to its "L Pack Travel Set" toothbrush and toothpaste set consisting of a 40g tube of its "Clinica Lion" plaque control toothpaste and its popular "Between Lion Compact Meduim" toothbrush with serrated cut...

New Clinica Toothbrush Products from Lion.
December 25, 2006... Lion has announced the release of 2 new toothbrush products under its popular "Clinica" brand name. "Clinica Habrush Power Front" - A manual toothbrush featuring double the bristle concentration at the tip to improve the removal of plaque...

Office Toothbrush and Toothpaste Set.
December 25, 2006... Lion has released "Clinica Office Style" a portable oral care set for the office. The set consists of stylish water washable hard case containing its "Clinica Lion" plaque control toothpaste (40g) and "Clinica Habrush" toothbrush. Price:...

Floss Stick from Lion.
December 25, 2006... Lion has released "Clinica Floss & Stick" a disposable floss stick featuring a head with 3 strands of dental floss. The long handled, easy grip stick features a "C" shaped head strung with 3 strands of dental floss for more effective plaque...

Alcohol Free, Low Irritant Mouthwash.
December 25, 2006... Lion has released "Dentor Systema Dental Rinse" a mild, alcohol free mouthwash formulated with 3 antibacterial agents. The product is formulated with the gum anti-inflammatory agent Epsilon amino caproic acid, IPMP (Isopropylmethylphenol) -...

IPMP Toothpaste from Lion.
December 25, 2006... In response to research indicating up to 76% of 40-50 year olds suffer from some form of gum disease, Lion has released "Dentor Systema EX Lion" a fluoride toothpaste product containing the antibacterial agent IPMP (Isopropylmethylphenol) and...

Cavity Preventing Tablets.
December 25, 2006... Tokyo based Beanstalk Snow has added an apple flavour to its "Beanstalk Hakira Honnori Ringo Aji" tooth decay preventing tablet range containing the natural cavity preventing sweetener xylitol and the patent pending antibacterial agent Obarugen...