Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan articles from February 2009

Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan archives from February 2009

Soft Textured Processed Fish Ready Meals for the Infirm & Elderly.
February 25, 2009... The rapidly ageing Japanese population is prompting more and more Japanese seafood processing companies to release ready meals and meal ingredients specifically formulated for the elderly and infirm. According to the Japan Care Food Product...

Plastic to be Produced from Non-Edible Plant Material.
February 25, 2009... Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. has announced that it expects to begin the production of a high strength, high durability carbon neutral bio plastic produced from non-edible plant material suitable for use in the manufacture of automobiles and...

Liquid Level Detection Sensor for Opaque Bottles.
February 25, 2009... IDEC Corporation has announced the development of a sensing device capable of detecting liquid levels through opaque containers - including coloured plastic containers such as those used for shampoos and conditioners - eliminating the need for...

Paper Furniture.
February 25, 2009... Paper product manufacturer Nippon Kako Kizai has released "Yasashi Series" a range of highly durable furniture items including chairs, stools, tables, writing desks and benches all made from a paper material (similar to that used in toilet...

Scallop Shell Antibacterial Spray.
February 25, 2009... Electronic device manufacturer Andes Electric in conjunction with Aomori Prefecture has developed and released an environmentally friendly antibacterial kitchen spray made from crushed scallop shells. The scallop shells used in the product...

Refrigerator Temperature Sensing System.
February 25, 2009... Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. has announced the development of "Ondo Kanshi System [Temperature Monitoring System] a wireless automatic 24 hour temperature monitoring system for multiple commercial refrigerators and freezers located on separate...

Fast Acting, Heat Suppressing Quicklime Desiccant.
February 25, 2009... Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. has released "Ageless Dry" a quicklime type desiccant for use in food products which in addition to rapid moisture absorbency characteristics also suppresses the heat released during the moisture absorbing...

Palm Leaf Plate & Tray Range.
February 25, 2009... Eco Vision Japan has begun the marketing of a range of environmentally friendly tableware items including plates, bowls and trays made from natural fallen palm leaves. The items feature a unique palm leaf texture making them ideal for use in...

High Transparency Mat Finish Laminate Labels.
February 25, 2009... Lintec Corporation has released "PET 25F Matt" a high transparency laminate film label featuring a unique low light reflecting matt finish, ideal for use on exclusive cosmetic products such as eau de colognes, etc. According to the...

Peel Tape Free Adhesive Labels.
February 25, 2009... Sasaki Insatsu Co., Ltd. has released "Haguless" a range of adhesive labels that do not require a peel-off backing tape - reducing waste and space required for both storage and transportation. Features of the labels include a special top...

New Flexible Shock Absorbing Agent.
February 25, 2009... Japanese cardboard and packaging manufacturer Imari Daikoku Danboru has announced the development of "Haji Flex Mould" a new type of highly flexible and lightweight shock absorbing agent for irregular shaped items that unlike conventional shock...

UD (Universal Design) Dressing & Sauce Pouch.
February 25, 2009... Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. has released "Futatsu Ori Pouch [Fold in 2 Pouch]" a UD (Universal Design*) pouch container for sauce and dressings that is folded in half and squeezed with one hand to more easily control the pouring process. ...

I.G.O. Release Twist Tie Range.
February 25, 2009... Osaka based rubber band importer and distributor I.G.O. has announced the launch of a large and comprehensive range of twist ties comprising a total of 120 items. The ties are coated in a range of 4 coatings (PVC, PET, Polyethylene, and...

Content Freshness Preserving Pump Spray.
February 25, 2009... Container designer and manufacturer Showa Marutsutsu Co., Ltd. has released "CCS (Clean Click System) Handy Dispenser" a highly flexible packaging system that combines airless filling and airless dispensing to maintain the freshness of the...

Produce Freshness Preserving Bags.
February 25, 2009... Suzuki Tokushu Kakko K.K. has released "Himochi Bag" a freshness preserving bag for fruit and vegetables. One side of the bag is made from "LE-S film" while the other consists of "Wariifu " a non-woven material in the form of a flat mesh...

Non-Wood Pulp, Eco Friendly Disposable Plates.
February 25, 2009... Nagoya based packaging and container manufacturer and retailer Chuoo Co., Ltd. has announced the release of "Reed" a range of environmentally friendly disposable plates and containers made from a reed pulp material instead of conventional wood...

10 Panel Cardboard Saving Box.
February 25, 2009... Cosmetic manufacturer Shiseido Co., Ltd. and cigarette manufacturer Japan Tobacco Inc. have begun the use of a new 10 panel (8 side panels + top and bottom) box. According to Shiseido, the new box is stronger than conventional boxes, reduces...

Microwave Instant Clam Chowder.
February 25, 2009... Nisshin Food Products, manufacturer of the popular "Cup Noodle" instant noodle product has released an instant "Clam Chowder" that can be heated in the container in the microwave. The lid and container has been specially designed to enable...

Low CO2 Emission Bio Plastic Bottle Label.
February 25, 2009... Asahi Soft Drinks has released its popular "Jurokucha" green tea product in a PET bottle featuring a shrink wrap label made from "Plabio" a type of plastic developed by Mitsubishi Plastics that contains a 25% BP (Biomass Plastic) content. ...

Easy Grip 500ml Coke Bottle.
February 25, 2009... The Coca-Cola Group has recvently released its Coca-Cola and Coca-Cola Zero beverages for retail via automatic vending machines and convenience stores in a new, easy to hold 500ml bottle. The bottom third portion of the bottle features an...

Wine in Aluminium Bottle-Can.
February 25, 2009... Yamanashi Prefecture based wine producer Monde Shuzo has released its domestically produced red and white wine in a 300ml screw cap aluminium bottle. While a number of Australian imported wines are currently being marketed in aluminium cans...

Mist Chilling Unit for Transport of Fresh Vegetables.
February 25, 2009... Maruya Ryutsu has announced the development of a mist chilling unit for the transportation of spinach and other delicate leafy vegetables over long distances. Designed for use in refrigerated trucks, the unit is attached to the...

Single Serving Soup Container.
February 25, 2009... Melodian has released its popular "Soup Style" soup range in an eye catching single serving size take-out coffee cup style container complete with plastic lid. The insulated cup container is intended to appeal to and convey the impression...

Athletes Foot Preventing Insoles.
February 25, 2009... Alphagate has released "Shudan Seikatsu" a shoe insole with foot stimulating rubber nodules that also helps prevent the growth of bacteria responsible for foot odour and athletes' foot. The insoles are made of a rubber material impregnated...

Scale Removing Mirror Cleanser.
February 25, 2009... Azuma Kogyo has released "Migaki Cream Pikka" a powerful cream type mirror cleanser formulated to remove encrusted lime scale on the mirror surface caused by calcium in the water combining with fatty acids in soap products. The cleanser...

Palm Nut Vegetable Cleanser.
February 25, 2009... Osaka based Saraya has released "Yasai Aria" an antibacterial detergent for cleaning pesticides and bacteria, etc from the surface of lettuce, tomatoes and other salad vegetables. The artificial fragrance and colouring free product is...

Self Righting Fan Heater.
February 25, 2009... "Tipsy" from Dimplex Japan is a compact egg shaped fan heater that automatically self rights itself and continues to operate if accidentally knocked over. The 28cm high heater features 2 settings (500 and 1,000 Watt) and is available in 3...

Damaging Ray Cutting Glasses.
February 25, 2009... Osaka based Vision Megane has released "Retina Mydo" a pair of glasses specifically designed to filter out all types of potentially eye damaging sun rays. Designed in response to the increasing number of elderly people suffering with...

Colourful Pompom Type Duster.
February 25, 2009... S.P. Arm has released "Pompom Cleaner" a ball shaped, pompom like duster that utilises static electricity to remove dust from computer monitors and keyboards, etc in the work area. The duster, made of a feather like microfibre material...

Water Purifying Pump for Washing Babies.
February 25, 2009... Tokyo based Kizuna has released "Yupoppo" a bathroom water purifier for removing chemicals and impurities from water used to bathe delicate baby skin. The device is easily attached to the shower or bath tap and contains an active charcoal...

Plaque Removing Ultrasonic Toothbrush.
February 25, 2009... Omron Health Care has released "Medi Clean HT-B454" an electronic toothbrush that uses 2 types of ultrasonic vibrations to remove plaque deposits from the tooth surface. The device features a "Massaging Mode" whereby the brush vibrates...

Bath Anti-Slip Mat.
February 25, 2009... Smile Kaigo Seikatsu Kenkyujo has released "Water Sheet" a non-slip sheet that is submerged into the bath water to prevent slip injuries when getting into or out of the bath. The W: 40cm x L: 55cm x 2.7mm thick sheet is made of a soft...

Oil Candles.
February 25, 2009... Johnson has recently released "Glade Scented Oil Candles" an aromatic air freshening candle that turns to a liquid oil when lit. The candles are contained in a glass container and are formulated with natural aroma agents that release a...

Long Life, Low Maintenance Led Light Tube & Fitting.
February 25, 2009... Alpha Group has released "Ecoterasu" a LED type fluorescent light tube and fitting designed for use outdoors in cold, damp climates. The integrated light tube and frame features a water and condensation proof design that eliminates the...

Singing Bath Toy.
February 25, 2009... Osaka based People has released "Ofuro De Uta Debut" a toy for young children designed to help make bath-time more enjoyable. When bath water is added to the bath shaped opening at the top of the toy a baby doll holding a mike appears and...

Hovering Vacuum Cleaner.
February 25, 2009... E & K has released "My Vac Hover Clean" the world's first wheel-less cyclone type vacuum cleaner that utilises expelled air to hover several centimetres off the ground. Air sucked into the device by a powerful 1,200-Watt motor is passed...

One Touch Battery Operated Spice Mill.
February 25, 2009... Daisaku Shoji has released "Flip Mill" a convenient battery operated spice mill capable of separately milling 2 different spices. The 20cm long mill features 2 separate spice compartments and rust proof ceramic milling blades located top...

Orange Oil and Baking Soda Kitchen Wipes.
February 25, 2009... Osaka based Uyeki has released "Oh! Range Sheets" disposable wet type kitchen wipes containing a powerful orange oil and baking soda cleansing agent. The orange oil rapidly breaks down stubborn grease, etc while the baking soda lifts it...

Buoyant Safety Rope.
February 25, 2009... Finetrack has released "Gojubbag 25" a safety rope that floats on the water. The 6.5mm diameter, 25 metre long rope is made from lightweight yet extremely strong polyethylene that floats on the surface of the water, making it ideal for use...

Bathroom Mould Remover for Bathroom Ceilings.
February 25, 2009... Office Takahashi has released "Hikari Shokubai Ofuro Bijin [Photo-Catalyst Bathroom Beauty]" a long lasting mould remover and re-growth inhibitor specifically formulated for cubicle type bathroom ceilings. The product, consisting of a...

Electric Hot Water Bottle.
February 25, 2009... Kiribai Kagaku has released "Oyu Poka" a hot water bottle that uses an internal electric heating element to heat the water - eliminating the need to replace the water with each use. To use, the hot water bottle is connected to mains power...

Carbon off Set Remote Controlled Engine Starter.
February 25, 2009... Car Mate has released "TE-W2200EG" a remote controlled engine starter that allows the car to be started from a distance to warm the engine and interior on cold days before setting off. To minimize the harmful effects on the environment...

Antibacterial Polyethylene Balls for Dishcloths, Etc.
February 25, 2009... Joyever has released "Clean Heart" consisting of a bag containing 200 marble size balls specially formulated to eliminate bacteria from dishcloths, plates and other kitchen implements. The 8mm diameter balls are made from a special kind of...

Solar Powered Out Door Cooker.
February 25, 2009... Hiroshima based Terada Tekkojo has announced the release of "Shinkuriki" a highly insulated thermos like device that utilises sunlight to cook food outdoors. The device consists of a double layer insulated glass cylinder containing 200ml...

Chimney Like Humidifier.
February 25, 2009... Tokyo based Idea International has released "Takumi Chimney III 08" a slender 110cm high chimney shaped room humidifier in a range of 5 pastel colours (pink, blue, green, white and tea green). The device utilises ultra sonic vibrations...

Water Battery Powered Lantern.
February 25, 2009... Nippon Kyono Denshi has released "Mizu Denshi Nopopo-Tsuki Mini Lantern Light" a small sized lantern for power outages, etc that is powered by a water battery. The lantern features a LED light and is powered by adding a small amount of...

Wine Chilling Bottle Attachment.
February 25, 2009... Pans has begun the marketing of "Wine Chiller Ravi" a stainless steel device attached to the neck of the wine bottle that chills the wine as it is poured. The device is first chilled in the freezer before inserting onto the neck of the...

Handy Hand Held Roller Type Carpet Cleaner.
February 25, 2009... Nippon Seal has released "Paku Paku Roller" a compact hand held roller type carpet cleaner capable of removing pet hair, dust and lint from even deep pile carpets. Unlike conventional roller type cleaners, which tend to use a replaceable...

Insulated Teapot.
February 25, 2009... Hario Glass has released "Niju Glass Teapresso" a plunge type extraction teapot made from double insulated clear glass that keeps the tea left in the pot after the first cup deliciously hot. Features of the 300ml capacity (2 cup) pot...

Cigarette Odour Neutralising Spray.
February 25, 2009... Tornex has released "Tobacco Ni Tsuyoi! Shoshu Spray" a deodorising spray specifically formulated to produce a chemical reaction that targets odour agents in cigarette smoke. Rather than simply masking the odour with a fragrance, the agents...

Table Top 2 in 1 Aroma Diffuser and Humidifier.
February 25, 2009... Osaka based Brain has released Aroma Flower" a compact tabletop type, 2 in 1 aroma diffuser and humidifier featuring a rounded design that gently tapers to a narrow opening at the top. To use, water and one or two drops of essential oil are...

Melon Enzyme Bath Additive.
February 25, 2009... Be Make has released "Be Spa Royal Blend" a bath additive formulated with a variety of beauty and treatment agents including a moisturising melon enzyme and mineral rich Australian rock salt. In addition to helping to improve the skin...

Raincoat for Dogs.
February 25, 2009... Babychu has released "Neoprene Raincoat" a rain coat for pet dogs made from neoprene - a material with excellent waterproof, water repelling and fast drying characteristics that is also commonly used for wetsuits. The raincoat is designed...

Back Pain Reducing Dog Corset.
February 25, 2009... Dia Kogyo has released "Wankoru" a corset like back support for small and medium sized long bodied dogs such as Dachshunds and Corgis which are frequently prone to back pain. The corset, designed by osteopath experts, fits snugly around the...

Nano Gold Particle Foundation.
February 25, 2009... Nagoya based Genki Club has released "Viviani Base Foundation" a smooth spreading cream formulation foundation containing nano sized particles of pure gold said to aid the natural turnover of the skin. The artificial colouring, fragrance,...

Multi Function Foundation.
February 25, 2009... Future Labo has released "Yakuyoh Aqua Serum Foundation a skin moisturising and blemish lightening liquid foundation product as part of its extensive "Derma Q 2" skin care range. The smooth spreading foundation features a non-caking, long...

6 in 1 Cream Foundation from DR. C: Labo.
February 25, 2009... Dr. C: Labo has released "C: Labo BB Perfect Cream" a multifunction cream foundation that also acts as a beauty cream, beauty lotion, sun screen, base makeup, foundation and concealer. The product is formulated with a wide range of...

Lip-Gloss on a String.
February 25, 2009... Avon Products has released "Avon Colour Festa Mobile Lip Gloss" a lip-gloss that can be attached to a mobile phone or even a key fob by a short cord. (In Japan and Asia lucky charms and other accessories are often hung from mobile phones) The...

Lollypop Shaped Lip Gloss.
February 25, 2009... Tokyo based B&C Laboratories has released "Love Clover S" a high lustre, volume enhancing lip-gloss in the shape of a cute, round lollypop. The lip-gloss itself is contained in the round "lolly" part while the removable stick acts as a...

Hair Styling Lotion with Heat Protection Agent.
February 25, 2009... Kracie Home Products is set to release a hair styling lotion specifically formulated to produce the desired hair style while protecting the hair from damaging heat generated by hair driers, irons and curling tongs, etc. In a study...

Loquat Leaf Extract Hair Tonic.
February 25, 2009... Lissage has released "Vognu Scalp Refreshing Serum" a hair tonic formulated with 5 different natural ingredients including a high concentration loquat leaf scalp moisturising extract and hair growth enhancing glycyrrhizin. The tonic helps...

New Skin Care Cosmetics Range from Duskin.
February 25, 2009... Duskin is set to release "Duprier" a new range of skin care type cosmetics products - the first to be released by the company since 1990. The range will consist of 5 items including a beauty lotion and a moisture retention cream, each...

Artificial Collagen Cosmetics Range.
February 25, 2009... Sunstar has released "Equitance Vitology" a 3 item (Eau de cologne, beauty lotion, cream) skin care range formulated with artificial collagen. According to Sunstar, the artificial collagen made from 3 types of amino acids has 1.6 times the...

Silk Worm Cocoon Extract Beauty Cream.
February 25, 2009... Cosmetics manufacturer and retailing company Azrun has released "Azrun Zero" an artificial surfactant, preservative, colouring, fragrance and mineral oil free beauty cream containing a natural moisturising agent extracted from the cocoons of...

Moisturising Face Mask from Pola.
February 25, 2009... Japanese cosmetic giant Pola has released "The Lotion B.A. Mask" a luxury full face moisturising mask containing 18ml of Pola's popular "The Lotion B.A" beauty lotion which has gone on to sell 1.3 million units in the 5 years since its release....

Lettuce Extract Eau de Cologne.
February 25, 2009... Okinawa based Bio 21 has released "Churara Clear Balance Conditioner" a range of 3 eau de cologne products for sensitive skin formulated with "Nigana" (a type of lettuce) produced on the Japanese south sea island of Okinawa. The lettuce...

Natural Shea Butter Body Moisturising Cream.
February 25, 2009... Anna Donna has released "Estep Fragrance Butter" a rich, smooth spreading body moisturising cream formulated with African shea butter and Morocco argan oil. Available in 3 perfume based fragrances (fruit, green, floral) that linger on the skin...

Moisturising Eyelash Beauty Lotion.
February 25, 2009... Shian has released "Beaut De Eye Grow Treatment" a moisturising eyelash treatment applied at night to restore natural gloss and repair damaged and brittle eyelashes. The product is formulated with a variety of active ingredients including...

Fragrant Body Scrub.
February 25, 2009... Amuse You Planning has recently added "Body Scrub Twinkle Plus" to its popular "Angel Heart" cosmetics range. The butter textured scrub gently removes old keratin (dead skin cells) from the skin surface, enhancing overall skin smoothness...

Body Moisturising Gel for Kids.
February 25, 2009... Mothers has released "Cheeekids Custard Gel" a low irritant, weak acid type moisturising body gel for children aged 3-10. The gel features a custard cream texture and is specially formulated to appeal to all 5 of the senses to encourage the...

Sensitive Skin Cosmetics from Shiseido.
February 25, 2009... Shiseido has announced the release of "d Program" 3 cosmetics ranges each specifically formulated for different sensitive skin types. The products are: "Balance Care" - A range of products including a lotion and milky lotion for dry skin...

Pet Shampoo Based Facial Wash.
February 25, 2009... Uno International has released "Le.Bella c/Pure Plus Aqua" a moisturising facial wash for sensitive skin featuring a formulation based on a popular established pet shampoo product (Typically the skin thickness of smaller animals such as cats...

Natural Aloe Vera Lip Cream.
February 25, 2009... Ohmi Kyodaisha has released "Ohmi Kyodaisha Mentholated Yakuyosui in Lip Fragrance Free" a fragrance free UV ray blocking lip cream formulated with a natural aloe vera moisturising agent. A portion of the sales will be donated to a charity...