Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan articles from January 2003

Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan archives from January 2003

Kose Launches New Hair Care Products, Stephen Knoll Collection.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Kose has launched the total hair care brand Stephen Knoll Collection (43 items including 17 hair care items, 10 styling agent items and 16 hair color items, 1500 yen to 2700 yen) under license from New York hair stylist Stephen Knoll. The...

Uniquely Packaged Cosmetics.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Lush Japan, has released a range of cosmetics packaged is a variety of novel containers including ice cream style containers or in the form of cakes and even fruit. The brightly coloured displays made up of piles of fruit shaped cosmetic...

Shell Membrane Hair Care Range from QP.(Nikka Kagaku)(Kami Shoji)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Mayonnaise giant Q.P. in conjunction with the cosmetics companies of Nikka Kagaku and Kami Shoji has released a range of hair care products containing eggshell membrane. In addition to containing an amino acid structure similar to that of...

Lipstick with Inorganic Pigment Agent.(from Harbour)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Tokyo based cosmetics manufacturing and marketing company Harbour has released a range of vibrantly coloured lipstick products containing a low irritant inorganic pigment agent. Until now it was widely believed that to produce vibrant...

Soybean Toilet Water.(from Mari Anbore)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Osaka based cosmetics manufacturing and retail concern Mari Anbore has released "Sun Light Series" a range of cosmetics containing "Iso Milk" the nutritionally rich milk derived from soybeans. While numerous products contain the anti-skin...

Deep Sea Water Cosmetics Range.(Ako Kasei)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Salt manufacturer Ako Kasei has released "Bisui Sea Drop" a range of cosmetics made with mineral rich deepsea water. Each of the four products in the range are made up of in excess of 50% of the deep sea water which is widely recognised to...

Chokaku Gravure and Plast Create New Free-Standing Pouch.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... The Edge Stand container from Chokaku Gravure and Plast Corporation is a free-standing pouch designed with a skirt that makes it more stable. Rectangle shaped and including a side gusset, filled packs stack up neatly with no excess space...

Yupo Corporation Releases New Transparent Label Grade for In-Mold Use.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Yupo Corporation has added a transparent synthetic paper label, the IHC75, to its list of labels for in-mold use. In-mold labels are attached to the plastic container while the container is still being formed in the mold. The transparent...

Medical, Sanitary Applications for New Spunbond Nonwoven from Idemitsu Unitech.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Idemitsu Unitech has created Straflex, a spunbond nonwoven with special elastomers and resin design to use as bandages and tablecloths and in other applications. First of the two varieties is the polyamide-based P Grade, which is equally...

Air-Filled Cushion Package from Sumitomo 3M.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Sumitomo 3M offers Air Cushion Packaging, a double-walled transparent inflatable package. Available sizes start at 152 x 203mm (interior 100 x 140) and go up to 450 x 600mm (interior 370 x 545). The company intends the series to hold such...

Easy-Open Film by Okada Shigyo Used for More Products.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Okada Shigyo's easy-open Hi-GAL Linear Cut Film has been used for various packages such as pillow-packs and four-side-seal packages for food and pharmaceutical products. The Hi-GAL Linear Cut Film is a multi-layered compound film with a...

Matsushita Battery Industry Reduces Lead-Time with Pack Printing System, New Package.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Matsushita Battery Industry has developed an industry-first new packaging line printing system for the packaging process of battery multi-packs as well as a new package for the batteries. The former uses inkjets to print lot numbers, barcodes...

Fukunaga Releases Fatigue-Reducing Product with Tourmaline.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Fukunaga, better known for its corrugated cardboard, has released Toru Patch, an adhesive patch product that is printed with a special ink containing tourmaline powder on the front surface. The wearer of the product recovers from the feeling...

Try Company Launches Product that Converts Used Cooling Agent into Deodorizer.(from Try Company)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Try Company has released Horeizai de Shoshuzai Deo-eater 118, a liquid deodorizer product made from used cooling agent. The polymer used in deodorizer gels on the market works about the same as the polymer the company uses for its cooling...

Try Company, Kawakami Sangyo Develop Air Bubble Insulation Bag.(Try Company)(Kawakami Sangyo)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Try Company and Kawakami Sangyo have collaborated to make Alumi Puchi Bag and Kraft Puchi Bag, insulating bags made with bubble sheets lined respectively with aluminum or Kraft paper. The bags can hold drink cans and PET bottles, and larger...

Mikasa Sangyo, Keihan Cellophane Develop Standing Pouch Product with Spout.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Mikasa Sangyo and Keihan Cellophane have developed a standing pouch product with a spout. Mikasa Sangyo, which makes the caps and straw part that reaches into the pouch, sells the item as M Pack, while Keihan Cellophane makes the pouch itself...

Fukunaga Releases Freshness Keeping Box with Tourmaline.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Fukunaga has started sales of IONiZE, a line of box products printed with ink that contains tourmaline powder. The tourmaline produces negative ions that neutralize positive ions, thus keeping food and clothing fresh and germ-resistant....

Rewdopack Releases Easy-to-Assemble EPS Box.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Rewdopack is promoting sales of EPS box products, which are easy to put together and serve as gift and novelty goods. The new Mini Tissue Box comes in a sheet shape to save storage space and is easy to assemble without tools. The size is...

Kanebo Develops New Technology to Keep Skin Moist.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Kanebo has developed a new moisturizing technology that is six times as effective as glycerin. The company has discovered that polyglycerol fatty acid ester, which is used as an emulsifier, can form lamella structures when applied to the skin....

Kanebo Research Shows Raspberry Fragrance Component Promotes Fat Burn-off.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Kanebo has announced that raspberry ketone, a component of raspberry fragrance, works to promote the burning of body fat and also to control absorption of fat from food. The raspberry ketone has a similar molecular structure as that of...

Shirako Develops Cosmetics Substance from Laver.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Laver (seaweed) products manufacturer Shirako has developed a laver-derived substance that absorbs ultraviolet rays and helps moisturize. The company plans to sell the substance to cosmetics companies, advertising that it is natural and gentle...

Kose Uses Nano-Scale Liposome Capsules to Contain Oily Substance.(Kose Company Ltd.)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Kose has developed a technology to enclose oily substances in liposomes, multi-layered microscopic capsules measuring about 100 nanometers in diameter. It has been technically difficult to enclose oily substance in liposomes since the latter...

Lion Develop Concentrated Surfactant.(LION bioscience Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Daily necessity manufacturing giant Lion has announced the successful development of a concentrated form of the surfactant MES. The development will result in large-scale efficiencies in the production process contributing to a 20% increase in...

Collagen Extracted from Fish Scales.(Tottori Prefecture Sangyo Gijutsu)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... The Tottori Prefecture Sangyo Gijutsu [Industrial Technology] Centre in conjunction with the equipment design and manufacturing company Kanda Giko has developed a low cost method of extracting the protein collagen from fish scales. As the...

Surfactant Free, Environmentally Friendly Laundry Detergent.(Hitachi House Tec)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Tokyo based Hitachi House Tec has released "Aqua harmony" a surfactant free environmentally friendly powder type laundry detergent that is both bleach and fluorescent free. The detergent is mainly comprised of environmentally friendly...

Green Tea Extract Hair Tonic.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Sankei Seiyaku has released "Yakuyo Tetaris" a quasi drug hair tonic formulated with Japanese green gentian extract - the same substance used to help prevent hair loss following cancer treatment. Unlike conventional hair tonics that prevent...

Aoki Technical Laboratory Improves System for easy PET Bottle Recycling.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Aoki Technical Laboratory seeks to simplify PET bottle recycling as well as expand sales with the upgrade of its recycling system and the offering of several peripherals. The upgraded 250LL-50S has a shorter molding cycle and lower incidence of...

Daiwa Kogyo Technology Mixes Plant Fiber, Biodegradable Plastic.(molding process)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Hyogo Prefecture-based Daiwa Kogyo reports strong interest and orders for the yield of its new Ecopure molding process. The raw materials start with plant fiber, to which is added starch, natural binder and a small amount of biodegradable...

Hayashibara Biochemical Laboratory, Capsugel Team to Create Pullulan-Based Capsules.(quick-dissolving capsules)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Hayashibara Biochemical Laboratory has helped develop quick-dissolving capsules made of the polysaccharide pullulan. The company will provide the raw materials for its collaborator, New Jersey-based Capsugel, to manufacture in France. The...

Tecola Biodegradable Series from Totsuya.(from Totsuya)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Totsuya has introduced the Tecola series of environmentally friendly laminated papers, choosing a name that abbreviates "Totsuya Ecological Lamination." The series includes Tecola G, a paper that is as glossy as polypropylene-coated paper and...

NKK Process Laminates Coiled Steel Plate with Resin.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... NKK has developed a process to coat coiled steel plate with resin, a breakthrough that will contribute to production efficiency and quality stability. In the process, the steel is uncoiled to pass through a heater, followed by rollers to put on...

I-Tank Develops Conductive, Reliable Glue with Silver Powder.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... I-Tank, a venture for materials development, has developed an electrically conductive glue in a joint project with a Kyoto Prefecture small business development center. The form of silver used, made from silver nitrate and other compounds,...

Hokuetsu Paper Mills Announces Environmentally Friendly Paper-Resin Material.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Hokuetsu Paper Mills, Ltd. has developed a method for manufacturing a new paper-based material dubbed E-Pellet. It can be used for general products currently made from other polymers. Consisting of polypropylene (42%) and pulp (55%) with almost...

Kawamura Riken Bounds Upward with Rubber-Like High Polymer Suitable for Artificial Muscle.
January 25, 2003... Kawamura Riken has exploited its expertise in nanotechnology to develop a strong high polymer which tolerates high degrees of stretching and compression like rubber. Made of acrylamides and inorganic components including clays, the polymer is...

Kyodo Printing Creates Resin-Base Color LCD Filters.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Kyodo Printing has become the first in the world to develop a resin-based color filter which can be attached to liquid crystal displays (LCDs). It has already taken out 20 patents on the technology. Conventional color filters are glass and...

Sumitomo 3M Rolls out New Case Sealer-Labeler.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Sumitomo 3M has developed a case sealer-labeler called the 3M-Matic Side Label Applicator SA 2000 for production lines. Its suggested price is 3.5 million yen. The SA 2000 is capable of printing alphanumeric characters, barcodes and other...

GSI Creos Packager without Metal Clips.(new equipment uses ultrasonic beams to seal packaging)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... GSI Creos has introduced a new model of clip-less packager to its line. The Rocket Boy RB-1 uses ultrasonic beams rather than metal clips to seal packaging. Metal clips work well for the sealing of packages for wet contents, but such packaging...

Mutsumi Chemical Develops Water-Soluble Ink for Rotogravure Printing on Thin Paper.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Mutsumi Chemical Industries and two partners in the ink industry have created water-soluble rotogravure ink for use in printing on thin paper (21-30 grams/square meter). Water-soluble rotogravure inks already exist for use on projector...

Aoyama U Professor, Asahi Glass Unveil Photocatalyst to Resist Clouding of Glass.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Prof. Yuzo Shigesato and Asahi Glass researchers have applied for a patent on a photocatalyst that dramatically increases the hydrophilic properties of glass surfaces. As a result, water spreads to a thin film on the surface rather than beading...

Kasai Sangyo Marketing Clear Plate of 100% Recycled PET.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Kasai Sangyo has created a plastic plate dubbed K-PET-BR that is made completely of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) flakes. Nearly 90% transparent and available in 0.5-2.0mm thicknesses, it is approximately as processible as A-PET and will be...

Idehiko Seishi, Iwata Label Develop Toilet Paper from Label Paper.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Paper manufacturer Idehiko Seishi and Iwata Label have collaborated to develop toilet paper which incorporates the paper torn away from label 'release paper' and returned by users to Iwata Label. About 50% of the toilet paper by weight comes...

Support Device for Moving the Infirm.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Sogo Plan Kenkyujo has released "Kaijo Yo Support Net" consisting of an easy to put on and remove girdle type device that enables the infirm to be both lifted and moved about more easily. The sturdy yet comfortable construction enables the...

Pet Bottle Water Cooler.(Shimbi introduces QTOS water dispenser)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Tokyo based Shimbi has released "QTOS" a mains power operated dual hot and cold-water dispenser that uses a conventional PET water bottle. Water is simply poured into an empty bottle and the special cartridge inserted into the nozzle. The...

2 In 1 Laundry Detergent and Softener.(Nisshin Medico introduces Softer In Sentaku Senzai)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Nisshin Medico has released "Softer In Sentaku Senzai" a two in one laundry detergent and softening agent that eliminates the need to run a separate cycle. Newly developed technology by the manufacturer prevents the cleansing agent from...

Scalp Massage Brush.(Kai Jirushi introduction)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Kai Jirushi has released "Massage Brush" a massage brush featuring two different types of nodules specifically designed for massaging the scalp. The brush is comprised of 18 narrow and 20 half moon shaped nodules that provide different...

Tsubaki (Camellia) Oil Hair Brush.(Tokyuasu introduces Hontsuge No Brush)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Nagoya based company Tokuyasu has released "Hontsuge No Brush" a hairbrush made from boxwood and containing bristles each of which have been steeped in tsubaki (camellia) oil. Camellia oil has been used in Japan as a hair oil since ancient...

Bath Water Softening Kit.(Kumazaki Aim introduced Yuuyu Rakkusu WS-500)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Yokohama based Kumazaki Aim has released "Yuuyu Rakkusu WS-500" a bath water softening device that removes metal ions such as calcium and magnesium from the water while releasing sodium. The device is charged up with an AC adapter and...

Sneaker Cleaner.(Columbus introduces Leather Sneaker Cleaner, Sneaker Care Shampoo)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Columbus has released two sneaker foot ware cleaning products. "Leather Sneaker Cleaner" - A liquid cleansing formulation that penetrates into the pores of the leather to lift dirt making it easier to wipe off. The colourless formulation...

Empty Can Gas Release Device.
January 25, 2003... Beltex has released "Kikanbo" a device designed to safely release the remaining gas from empty spray cans. Under Japan's stringent refuse collection laws, it is illegal to dispose of spray cans without first removing the remaining gas. This...

Snow Fragrance Air Freshener.(Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals introduces Oheya No Shoshugen Yuki (Snow) No Kaori)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Following an internet survey that found that the one "Fragrance" most wanted for a room deodoriser was "Snow", Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has released "Oheya No Shoshugen Yuki (Snow) No Kaori" a long lasting air freshener consisting of a white...

Window Security Device.
January 25, 2003... Sugiyasu has released "Bo De Guard" a versatile window security device in the form of an expandable pole that fits across the inside of the window. The pole not only helps prevent the window from being open more than 30cm but also contains an...

Finger Supporter.(Asics introduces Yubi Supportable)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Sporting goods giant Asics has released "Yubi Supportable" a device designed to protect the fingers from sprains and fractures. Made from artificial leather, the device consists of 2 tubes that are first slid over the 2 fingers requiring...

Shower Water Purifier Adapter.(Hayakawa Valve Seisakujo introduces Josui Shower Adapter HV - 202 JAD)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Hayakawa Valve Seisakujo has released "Josui Shower Adapter HV - 202 JAD" a small size (33mm diameter, 67mm length) shower water purifier adapter that attaches to the showerhead. The integrated cartridge type filter utilises calcium...

Vegetable Slicing Set.(Marushin introduces Fine Ceramic Cutter)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Marushin has released "Fine Ceramic Cutter" a range of 4 multipurpose vegetable cutting, slicing and grating boards. The set made of sturdy ceramic comes with a finger guard for cutting small ingredients and a handy storage rack. Price: 5,800...

Can Handle.(Aidic)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Nagoya based Aidic has released "Can Jokki" a handle device made of steel wire for beer and other beverage cans. The cans are simply inserted into the rings attached to the top and bottom of the handle to produce an instant beer stein. The...

Personal Protection Alarm.(Fukuya introduces Rascal Bohan Buzzer)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Tokyo based Fukuya has released "Rascal Bohan Buzzer" a personal alarm that emits a loud alarm when the upper pin is removed. The product resembling a key fob features a cute cartoon character on the front enabling it to be displayed...

Washing Machine Drum Mould Remover.(Nippon SST introduces SST II)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Nippon SST has released "SST II" a mould remover contained in a net like bag that is simply placed into the washing machine drum together with the laundry. The oxidation property of the iodine contained in the product effectively...

3 In 1 Contact Lens Cleaner.(Menikon introduces O2 Care Neo)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Menikon has released "O2 Care Neo" cleanser and preservative set offering superior cleansing and antibacterial power for gas permeable hard type contact lenses. The antibacterial agent eradicates potentially harmful bacteria on the lens surface...

Absorbent Sheet for Men.(Tatsumiya Sankyo introduces "Omorashi Kaisho Keitai Kan'i Hainyo Sheet")(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Osaka based Tatsumiya Sankyo has released "Omorashi Kaisho Keitai Kan'i Hainyo Sheet" an incontinence device for men when caught short out of doors. The device consists of a tube shaped bag made from polyethylene film that is placed in the...

Crow and Pigeon Repellent.(Copines Droles introduces "Torinigeru" spray)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Tokyo based Copines Droles has released "Torinigeru" a spray type crow and pigeon repellent containing a glycol-ethyl formulation as its main active ingredient. The product is simply sprayed onto surfaces in areas where the birds are prone...

Reusable Disposable Incontinence Diaper.(Shiga Shokusan introduction)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Shiga Shokusan has released "Aa Toirei" a reusable incontinence diaper featuring a unique triple layer construction. Unlike conventional diaper products, the fibres of the absorbency layer themselves do not absorb the moisture. Instead the...

Mule Cushion Pads and Deodorant Range.(Morito introduces Mule Assist, Tsumasaki Cushion, Ice Deodorant Spray)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Osaka based Morito has released a range of three products specifically designed for mule type footwear. "Mule Assist" - A stylish strap that is attached to the heel and the ankle that prevents the foot lifting off the shoe, making walking...

Bamboo Hair Brush.(Chikugei Kobo introduction)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Chikugei Kobo has released a natural bamboo hairbrush that it claims helps prevent damage to the hair caused by brushing. The brush, featuring a 100% bamboo construction covered with a thin coating of urethane, prevents the build-up of...

Circulation Improving Mouse Pads.(Uchida Kakoh introduces "Click Pad")(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Uchida Kakoh has released "Click Pad" a set of pads designed to be attached to the buttons of a computer mouse to improve blood circulation to the fingertips. The product consists of a polyester surface with resin nodules one side and an...

3 In 1 Hard Contact Lens Cleanser.(Toray introduces Max Care)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Toray has released "Max Care" a three-in-one contact lens cleansing agent that cleanses, preserves and removes protein from the surface of hard type oxygen permeable contact lenses. The product lifts and breaks down proteins and oils...

Negative Ion Carpet.(Sanyo Bussan introduces carpet cleaning product)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Osaka based Sanyo Bussan has released "Tourmaline Carpet" a carpet product that produces relaxing negative ions. The negative ion emitting tourmaline (A natural mineral) woven into the carpet fibres is activated by a combination of heat and...

Liquid Shampoo for High Tech Toilet Seat.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Matsushita Denko has developed a high tech toilet seat known as "CH850" that is designed to be used with a special liquid shampoo like cleansing agent. The cleansing agent is simply poured into a tank at the side of the seat where it is...

Ion Drink for Pets.(Bio product introduction)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Shiga Prefecture based Bio has released "Best Drink" a fortified electrolytic drink product for pets specially formulated to replenish lost water during walks or when suffering from diarrhoea or general lack of appetite. Nutrients include...

Home Electrical Fire Prevention Device.(Ken Trading introduces fire prevention product)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Ken trading has released "Hi No Yojinbo" a device designed to prevent household electrical fires due to short circuits caused by the build up of dust and moisture between plugs and power outlets. The simple device, consisting of a fire...

New Original Blend Tea from Ayura.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Ayura Cha Toh, from Ayura, is an original blend tea that is made from a Chinese black tea Qimen with relaxing properties as the base and includes herbs such as rosemary, safflower, persimmon leaves, ginkgo leaves and peppermint. It has a slight...

Eisai Launches Refreshing Digestive Drink Product.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Eisai has launched Sakuron Fresh, a mint flavored digestive drink with medicinal herbs such as perilla (Perilla frutescens) extract and other ingredients including chlorophyll, peppermint oil and carnitine chloride. The product comes in a 50ml...

Anti-Aging Supplement from Fancl.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Fancl has released Fancl Bright Age, a total anti-aging beauty supplement. The product is advertised as superior to existing supplement products and contains substances originated by Fancl. It helps prevent and improve problems of aging. The...

Pet Flea Eradicator.(Doggy Man Hayashi product introduction)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Osaka based Doggy Man Hayashi has released "Pet Tect Yakuyo Nomi/Dani Tori Spot" an over the counter medicated liquid type flea and mite eradicator. A simple application of the product to the skin at the base of the neck provides long term...

Poop Bag.(Tosero introduces dog litter pick-up bag)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Tosero has released "Ex-Catch" a convenient device for picking up and bagging dog litter. The product consists of a water-soluble paper and film bag attached to a tube. The bag is placed under the dog when it starts to go about its...

Pine Pet Shampoo.(Saba product introduction)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Saba has released "Chikyu Kazoku Pet Senyo Shampoo Dogs & Cats" a shampoo product for both cats and dogs formulated with natural pine resin as its main constituent. The natural vegetable shampoo produces a rich lather that quickly rinses...

Negative Ion Device for Pets.(Paagu introduces pet hair dryer)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Osaka based daily necessity manufacturer Paagu has released "Chandora" a hand held pet hair dryer that also emits relaxing negative ions. The drier produces a gentle low temperature breeze (200 watts) from the end enabling it to be easily...

Pet Training Pen.(Pantall product introduction)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Pantall (Japan) has released "Pet Training Pen" a pen type toilet training aid for puppies. In addition to deodorising and destroying germs, the natural wood extracts in the invisible pen ink repel the animal, preventing the puppy from...

Hamster & Rabbit Chew Toy.(Arata product introduction)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Arata has released "Chibimarukun No Kajiro" a natural wood chew toy designed to prevent the teeth of small mammals such as rabbits and hamsters from growing too long. Excessive growth of the front teeth is common among such pets when kept...

Pet Odour Extractor.(Excel introduces air purifying and odor reducing product)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Hiroshima based Excel has released "Air Queen 150 EXF" a pet odour reducing and air purifying device. The product contains a special filter impregnated with dried inorganic salts and organic acids that instantaneously oxidises and breaks...

Easy to Use Between Teeth Tooth Brush.(Mind Up introduces M-Care Shikan Brush)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Mind Up has released "M-Care Shikan Brush" an easy to use toothbrush designed for brushing and removing plaque from between the teeth. The product consists of a set of 2 brushes each with the head set at a different angle for different...

Reach Power Brush from J&J.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Johnson & Johnson has released "Reach Power Brush" a powerful battery type electric toothbrush that operates at 6,000 vibrations per second and features a unique bristle design that helps remove tartar buildup. The two levels of bristles...

Tooth Cleaning Eraser.(Tokyo Kikaku Hanbai )(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Tokyo Kikaku Hanbai has released "Tooth Tick" an eraser like product that removes stubborn and unsightly stains from the front surface of teeth. Consisting of silicone gum with micro size abrasive like particles, the product literally rubs...

Negative Ion Device for Cars.(Gantan Beauty Kogyo introduces air deodorizers)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Gantan Beauty Kogyo has released "Ion Soko" a negative ion emitting device that is simply placed in a cup holder located in front of the air conditioner. The cool breeze emitted by the air conditioner activates the device producing...

All Purpose Powerful Car Cleaner.(Flex introduces Absol car cleaning product)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2003... Flex has released "Absol" an all purpose powerful car cleansing concentrate. The cleanser is simply sprayed onto the surface of the car and left for 30 seconds before rinsing off with a sponge and water. The unique formulation shifts tar,...