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

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

Takaoka Enter Home Water Filter Market.
January 25, 2006... Mid sized heavy electric component manufacturer in conjunction with the department store and home marketing giant Mitsukoshi has announced their intention to release "Seisuiki Active Bio" a faucet water filter product for the home from February...

Matsubo Sells Imported Laser Marking System.
January 25, 2006... Matsubo sells a new type of laser marking system that can prevent counterfeiting, imitation and alteration during the distribution process. Precious metals and jewels, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics are often subject to such problems. The...

Molded Recycled Plastic Packaging from Musashino Kiko.
January 25, 2006... Musashino Kiko sells molded recycled plastic packaging material that can be used in place of wooden materials. The material is molded into various products such as palettes, plastic cases, and dividers for plastic containers. When such products...

Marubeni, M-Next Jointly Develop 2D Code Reader for Surgical Instruments.
January 25, 2006... Marubeni and M-Next have jointly developed a fast two-dimensional code reader to read code etched on surgical instruments for usage and sterilization history. The reader can read a code in 0.3 seconds with a reading rate of 100%. The reader...

Sekisui Plastics Expands Capacity for Fine-Particle Polymers.
January 25, 2006... Sekisui Plastics has recently upped its capacity to produce fine-particle polymers from 800 tons annually to 1,400 tons each year. These polymers, with a styrene and methyl-methacrylate base, can be engineered to an average size ranging from...

Terumo Releases Central Vein Catheter for Medical Institutions.
January 25, 2006... Terumo has released a central vein catheter product, CV Rega Force SX, for medical institutions. The product is used with the Seldinger method, which uses a wire to guide the catheter. The product uses the flexible wire technology from guide...

Terumo and Tanabe Seiyaku Add Large Size to I.V. Solution Bag Product.
January 25, 2006... Terumo and Tanabe Seiyaku have added a large size bag to high-calorie I.V. solution Flucalic R-1 and Flucalic R-2. This bag contains enough solution for one day, which is twice as long as the regular size. Flucalic R products combine three...

Meiwa Pax Enters Bag-in-Box Market.
January 25, 2006... Meiwa Pax has entered the bag-in-box (BIB) market with film gusset bag Lip Tainer. BIB products are used for drinking water, seasonings, industrial chemicals, wine and other beverages. Lip Tainer has gussets on the sides and when it is filled,...

GN Develops Easy-Open Plastic Shopping Bag.
January 25, 2006... GN has developed the easy-open plastic shopping bag Slide Pack built to universal design (UD) principles. The product has small pulling parts sticking out from both sides of the bag in front and back. It is very easy to open the bag by pulling...

Nichiban Releases Special Envelope Sealing Tape.
January 25, 2006... Nichiban has released a special envelope sealing tape, Futo Tape Kaku 2-go. The product, the first of its type, is for common A4 size Kaku 2-go envelopes. The tape has a perforated line for every 230 mm, which is the width of the A4 Kaku 2-go...

Kakukei Launches Reusable Cardboard Envelope.
January 25, 2006... Kakukei has launched Delpak, a reusable cardboard envelope. The product is for home delivery of documents and other goods. The product is easy to close and open. After use, it can still be used as an envelope. After putting the content in, the...

"Pure" Carry Bag from Omori.
January 25, 2006... Omori has released "Pure Bag" a range of durable yet stylish semi-transparent gift bags made from 0.2mm PP sheet and featuring either a white acrylic rope or a clear plastic tube handle. Sizes include : "PB-1" - The smallest bag measuring...

Shower Head Faucet.
January 25, 2006... Grohe Japan has begun the marketing of "Zedora" a simple yet elegant kitchen faucet product made in Germany featuring a unique head which switches from a constant stream to a shower at the touch of a button located on the head itself. The head...

Deodorising Fabric.
January 25, 2006... Kinoshita Sewing has announced the release of Hana Hiraku a range of 10 towelling and bedding items featuring deodorising fibres that maintain their effectiveness even after continued washing. The fibres are impregnated with a special...

Odour Sealing Rubbish Bin.
January 25, 2006... Tokyo based Shiino Tsusho has begun the marketing of "Rectangular Bin 25 litre" a stylish foot pedal operated rubbish bin featuring a rectangular stainless steel body and an ABS plastic lid that closes tightly to form an air tight seal to...

Portable Aroma Emitter.
January 25, 2006... Nagoya based Alta Corporation has released "Aroma Breeze Jemy Premium" a compact, portable battery operated aroma emitting device in the shape of a pendant. A couple of drops of essential are first added to the pad in the device. At the...

Multi-Purpose Acrylic Paint.
January 25, 2006... Kyuzu Planning has begun the marketing of "Kyuzu Medium" an acrylic luminous paint product that can be applied to almost any material including paper, plastic metal, wood and even fingernails to create a unique glow-in-the-dark finish. ...

Pillow for Side Sleepers.
January 25, 2006... Tokyo based Lofty has released "Escargo" a range of 2 pillows specially designed for those who tend to sleep in a foetal position. The pillows feature 2 large raised flat areas at either end to support the side of the head. The height of...

New Dishwashing Powder.
January 25, 2006... P&G Far East has launched "High Wash Joy with Orange Peel Agent" from High Wash Joy Dishwashing Detergent Brand - a powder dishwashing powder with orange peel agent. Strong washing power cleans sticky oil dirt thoroughly. Refreshing orange...

New Dishwashing Detergent (Liquid).
January 25, 2006... P&G Far East has launched "High Wash Joy with Grapefruit Agent" from "Joy" Dishwashing Detergent Brand - a liquid dishwashing detergent with orange peel agent. Strong washing power cleans sticky oil dirt thoroughly with deodorizing power....

New Deodorant and Disinfectant Spray.
January 25, 2006... P&G Far East has launched "Febrege with Green Tea Agent" from "Febrege" Deodorant and Disinfectant Spray Brand - a deodorant and disinfectant spray with green tea agent for fabrics. Green tea agent effectively deodorizes bad smell in fabrics...

Deodorant.
January 25, 2006... Kobayashi Pharmaceutical has launched "Deodorant with Red Maple Scent". 3 items: (1) "Room Deodorant with Red Maple Scent" - Features: Tender floral scent imaging red maple leaves in autumn, bright red maple package design, strong deodorant in...

Eye Cleaner for Contact Lens User.
January 25, 2006... Kobayashi Pharmaceutical has launched 2 new eye cleaning products - "Uruou (Moisturizing) Aibon" and "Uruou (Moisturizing) Aibon Cool". Features: (1) Medicated thick eye cleaner maintaining moisture for contact lens user, (2) Contains cornea...

Soft Warm Pad.
January 25, 2006... Hakugen has launched renewed "Range (Microwave) de Yutanpo (Hot Bottle)" - a foot warmer. Microwave oven makes comfortable warmth. (600W: 2min. 40 sec. 500W: 3 min. 10 sec.) Warms your feet evenly and extends 2 hours more than the previous...

Piezo-Electric Aroma Oil Diffusing Device.
January 25, 2006... Circuit board manufacturer Nippon MMI Technology in conjunction with NEC have developed a safe aroma oil diffusion device for use in hotels that does not require the use of a naked flame or heat yet is able to diffuse aroma particles of choice...

Non-Slip Ball Point Pen.
January 25, 2006... Tombo Enpitsu has introduced "IN + PUT" - a non-slippery ball point pen with a big holder. A durable body is not slippery even holding by wet hand. 11.5mm diameter. Light touch. A special cap to open only by a big finger. 4 colors such as mint-...

Environmentally Friendly Double Sided Tape.
January 25, 2006... Tokyo based Yamato has released "Yamato Ryomen Tape Kankyo Hairyogata" a double sided tape product produced using a water based solvent. The use of the water based solvent has significantly reduced the amounts of formaldehyde and other...

Dimensional Handy Heater.
January 25, 2006... Hakugen has launched "Hokkairo (Hot Kairo)" - a dry hot kairo (Japanese compact warmer) with new dimensional heating system. 3 items: (1) "Hot Kairo for Neck & Shoulder Recovery" - 1 thin and light sheet warms neck and shoulder with 5 heating...

Even Heating Hot Plate.
January 25, 2006... Sanyo Electrics has released "Sanyo Hot Plate HL-CK9" an electric hot plate featuring an extra thick 6mm heating plate to ensure that the heat is evenly distributed across the whole plate. The extra plate thickness ensures that the heat is...

Baby Mouthpiece for Drink.
January 25, 2006... Pigeon has introduced "Mug Mug" - a baby's mouthpiece for drink. Target: baby from 2-3 months to 4-5 years. 4 types: (1) Nipple, (2) Spout, (3) Cup and (4) Straw. 13 items in all including parts, setting types, pouch, etc. Easy to assemble and...

Steam Foot Spa.
January 25, 2006... Matsushita Electrics has released "Steam Foot Spa EH 2893" a steam type foot and hand warming device. The device consists of a heating unit attached to bag into which the feet and hands are placed. The heating element produces steam heated...

Boot Keeper.
January 25, 2006... Columbus has introduced "Boot Keeper " - a boot care to keep boot straight and good shape. Lovely design of Lesser Panda. Keeps deodorizing and dry inside. Ingredients: Silica gel, fragrance, DPG, Rosemary Essential Oil. Price: Free Size (about...

House Cleaning Sheet & Gloves.
January 25, 2006... Nitoms has launched 2 new items and 1 renewed item from "Pika Pika (Shiny) House Series" - (1) "House Cleaning Sheet Allerpao" - a square cleaning sheet made of micro fiber non-woven material to remove "Tick Allergen". Gingko Extract is used...

Bacterial Growth Suppressing Dishwashing Sponge.
January 25, 2006... Tokyo based Sabu Hiromori has begun the marketing of "Paivaa Washing Sponge Series" a range of brightly coloured dish washing sponges made from environmentally friendly paper pulp. The sponges, in the shape of flower petals or slices of...

Body Heating Germanium Rocks.
January 25, 2006... Nagoya based MTG has begun the marketing of "Spa Village Germanium" consisting of a net bag of rocks containing the natural infrared emitting mineral germanium. The rocks, mined in Korea, naturally emit infra red rays which when placed in...

Name Card Roladex.
January 25, 2006... Osaka based Sekisei has released "Turbodex" a convenient desk-top device for filing business cards. The product consists of a frame supporting a central axis with turning knobs located at each end. The name cards are simply slid into...

Perfume Accessory.
January 25, 2006... New Moment has released "Coeur de Cologne" consisting of a pendant for hanging around the neck containing a heart shaped envelope of non-woven material containing tiny grains of ceramic impregnated with perfume. The pendant is also equally...

Pot Vegetables.
January 25, 2006... Nikko Shubyo has released "Murasaki Yasai Series" a range of seeds for attractive purple coloured vegetables specifically suited for growing in pots on balconies or window sills, etc. The bright purple colour of the plants makes for an...

Flower Perfume Bag in Plant Coloring.
January 25, 2006... Tojudo has introduced "Kusakizome (Plant Coloring) Kaoribukuro (Perfume Bag)" - a Japanese special coloring and soft touching perfume bag with flower fragrance. The bag is made of rayon crepe with Japanese Plant Coloring. No chemical coloring...

Golf Score Card.
January 25, 2006... Beeds has launched "Digital Score Card Agatte Nannbo (What's the score?)" - a golf score card. The score is automatically calculated. "Putt" is counted separately. Size: 48mm x 64mm x 15mm (thickness) x 40g (weight). Clips on belt or pocket....

Sharp Pencil.
January 25, 2006... Zebra has launched "Firisha Automatic" - a new sharp pencil. No more pushing pencil knob for lead to come out. Just shake it and lead will come out and you can write. Automatically lead comes out while you write. Rubber grip is attached to...

Mouthpiece for tooth protection.
January 25, 2006... Yamaoka International Group has introduced "Sleeprite" - a mouthpiece to protect teeth and jar joints. Insert 2mm biting pad in the molar teeth. Controls 4 levels. Use it every night during sleep to get rid of biting and grinding habit....

Non-Sticky Sun Screen Emulsion.
January 25, 2006... Holmode Olive Kenkyusha has introduced "Holmode UV Nano" - a sun screen emulsion using nano technology. Protect natural skin on face and all body in daily activities and in sports from sunburn. By applying it, a horny layer changes to a nano...

Adhesive and Magnetic Tape.
January 25, 2006... Sonic has introduced "Thin Type Adhesive with Magnet (Magnetic) Tape" - a magnetic (front) and adhesive (back) tape with cutter for a display of papers, memos and photos. Adheres on steel products such as refrigerator and white board. POP...

Steel Alloy Car and Room Air Freshener.
January 25, 2006... Goramu Japan has begun the marketing of "Smell Killer Multi" a safe and environmentally friendly air freshening device consisting of a 5cm diameter and 1cm thick disc made of a special alloy fixed in a semi-circular rubber holder. The...

Energy Saving Hot Water Pot.
January 25, 2006... Matsushita Electrics has released "VIP Mahobin Futto Josui Jar-pot NC-SU Series" a table top hot water dispenser that keeps the water hot, eliminating the need to boil the kettle each time you want a cup of tea or coffee. In addition to a...

Syrup for Barking Dog.
January 25, 2006... Toras has introduced "Mudarop" - a Chinese syrup which is expected to control Pet Dog barking unnecessarily. Dog is stressed by being in the room all day, or by being leached all day, or by getting telephone rings and visitors; thus, the dog...

Waste Pipe Cleansing Foam.
January 25, 2006... Yokohama based Johnson has released "Pipe Yunisshu Geki Awa Powder" a powder type pipe and drain cleaner that produces a powerful cleansing foam on contact with water to remove odour causing slime and grime from the sides of pipes. Price: 20g x...

Wheel for Small Pet.
January 25, 2006... Marukan has launched "Kurukuru (Turn, Turn) Flower" - a wheel for squirrel and hamster to play. It turns quietly using a special bearing system, solves pet's lack of exercise, controls turning in accordance with pet's health condition and...

Deodorant Mattress.
January 25, 2006... Plats has introduced "16cm Thick Latex Mattress" - a rubber type mattress with deodorant effect. Contains titanium oxide in rubber. Robber itself deodorizes, resolves ammonia and expected to kill yellow staphylococcus and colon bacillus. Usable...

House Cleaning Sheet and Quilt Mitten.
January 25, 2006... Nitoms has launched 2 new items from "Pika Pika (Spec & Span) House Series" for family cleaning products. 2 items: (1) "House Cleaning Sheet Allerpao" (10 sheets) - a cleaning sheet, wet type. Ginkgo extract is contained to remove "dani (tick)...

Baby Milk Maker.
January 25, 2006... Tiger Mahobin has released "Maikon Dendo Pot PDL-A 200" a device designed to help in the making of baby's milk. The 2 litre capacity pot first boils the water for use in the mixture then rapidly cools it using an integrated fan to an ideal...

Mousse Maker.
January 25, 2006... Nippon Tansan Gasu has released "CO2 Espuma" a device that utilizes CO2 to turn the contents into a fluffy mousse. The stylish stainless steel bottle like device quickly turns sauces and other liquids with a certain amount of viscosity into...

Rubber Boot Cleansing Cabinet.
January 25, 2006... Tokyo Deodorant has released "Nagagutsu Sakkinko" a cabinet like device featuring an ultraviolet ozone lamp designed to keep rubber boots worn in food preparation premises, etc hygienically clean and odour free. The cabinet, measuring W:...

Screen Cleaning Cloth.
January 25, 2006... Tokyo based Prestige has released "Screen Yoh Osoji Cloth" a wet type cloth made from a non-woven material specifically designed to clean TV, PC and even mobile phone screens. The sheets measuring 20cm x 18cm remove dust and skin oils...

2 IN 1 Body Fat Meter & Pedometer.
January 25, 2006... Tokyo based Engine has released "Osampo" a compact, credit card sized 2 in 1 body fat meter and pedometer. The device features a remarkably sensitive sensor which utilises the latest in spring technology to enable the device to accurately...

Light Emitting Life Jacket.
January 25, 2006... Wise Gear has announced the release of "Chiko Shiyoh" a compact light weight, auto inflating life jacket featuring a sunlight powered light emitting tape that enables the jacket to be seen from distances of up to 500m at night. The jacket...

Humidity Controlling Air Conditioner.
January 25, 2006... Hitachi Home & Life Solutions has announced the release of "Shiroku Makun Zutto Power E-Series" a new multi function allergen filtering air conditioner capable of controlling air humidity to 40%, warming the air around the feet to 30 degrees...

Tissue Paper Filter Vacuum Cleaner.
January 25, 2006... Sanyo Electrics has released "The Jikyuryoku Marathon Cyclone" a range of cyclone type vacuum cleaners with a filter that uses a sheet of tissue paper to trap dust. The tissue paper, inserted into the filter, catches larger sized pieces of...

Tie Grime Prevention Spray.
January 25, 2006... Tokyo based Sumitomo 3M has released "Scotch Guard Neck-tie Yoh Yogoreboshi Spray" a spray product that prevents the adherence of grime to ties. The spray is formulated with a colourless fluorine urethane resin that provides an invisible...

Fast Acting Faucet Water Filter.
January 25, 2006... CBiC has released "Brita On Tap" a water filter product attached directly to the water filter with a 2 litre per minute filtering capacity. The highly efficient carbon filter rapidly removes chlorine, lead and other contaminants from the...

Shoe Deodoriser.
January 25, 2006... Dr. Scholl has released "Odor Attacker Lady" a deodorising shoe insole product for ladies that quickly neutralized mould and bacteria responsible for foot odour. In addition to antibacterial properties, the insole also features a light...

Jukusei Kozu Supplement from Avon Products Fights Fatigue.
January 25, 2006... Jukusei Kozu is a new product from Avon Products that fights fatigue with high quality Chinese kozu, plum extract and odorless garlic. Avon recommends taking about three tablets a day. Kozu is a substance that has been used in China for more...

Wet Wipes for Blocked Noses.
January 25, 2006... Tokyo based Oji Nepia has released "Nepia Hana Serebu Wet pocket" a wet 100% cotton wipe product impregnated with moisturising agents and menthol to relieve blocked nasal passages. When wiped over the face, the menthol helps refresh -...

Arabian Taste of Fragrance.
January 25, 2006... Fitz Corporation has introduced "Janneu Altes Sultanfairy Rose" - an Arabian Exotic fragrance. You can enjoy fascinating fragrance of blackberry and black bacara rose first and gradually lily of the valley and jasmine. Black bacara rose is the...

Fragrance for Sexy Men.
January 25, 2006... Fitz Corporation has introduced "In Blue" from Fashion Brand "Armand Basi" from Spain - a fragrance for men. You can enjoy fresh scent of bergamot and mandarin orange first and then spicy scent like a pepper and finally a warm green tree scent...

Fragrance.
January 25, 2006... Avon has launched "AVON Today, Tomorrow Always (Eau De Perfum Spray II)" - a fragrance for adult woman specialized in sensuous oriental type. Fragrance Note: Whispering Oriental: Top Note: Lively scent of fresh golden raspberry with slight...

New Fabric Softener.
January 25, 2006... P&G Far East has launched "Bold Fresh Gel" from "Bold" Softener Brand - a gel type fabric softener brings clothes white and soft finish and fresh scent last long. Price: 1.06kg (Main Body) and 0.97kg (Refill) = Open.

Powder Laundry Detergent.
January 25, 2006... Parceiyu Soap has introduced "Powder Laundry Detergent Parceiyu" - a powder laundry detergent made of Pine oil. Excellent cleansing power and soft finish effect. Delicate wool and hemp are washable. Suitable to dry indoor. Antibacterial power....

Natural Softening Agent.
January 25, 2006... Nitoms has launched "Natural Softener fuwari (Feathery)" - a natural softening agent (Soy Lecithin taken from soy bean) makes clothes feathery and tender to skin. Renewed product makes clothes more feathery by an increase of 30% more Soy...

Napkin for Regular and More.
January 25, 2006... G Far East has launched "Whisper Slim" from "Whisper" Sanitary Products - a slim sanitary napkin for regular and more. Features: Japan's first smooth and soft sheet, 200 times more absorption than the previous one and green clover print on...

Panty Liner.
January 25, 2006... P&G Far East has launched "Whisper Panty Liner Always Dry Feeling, Better feeling than underwear" from Panty Liner Series - a panty liner with clean soap scent (Slight fragrance Type). Features: Smooth and soft keep sheet in the center to...

Incontinence Diaper.
January 25, 2006... P&G Far East has launched "Attento Tape Shiki (Type) Omutsu (Diaper)" from Adult Diaper Brand "Attento" - Renewed Attento Tape Type Incontinence Diaper for Adult. Features: "Back Leak Prevention Pocket" to lock all the leaks from back, "Side...

Incontinence Sanitary Guard.
January 25, 2006... P&G Far East has launched "Whisper Perfect Fit - Guard till Morning 400" from "Whisper" Sanitary Products - a sanitary guard locks leak till morning. Features: Japan's first 3D Almond shape "Perfect Fit' to lock leaks, the longest 40cm size...

Ultra-Sonic Toothbruch from Omron.
January 25, 2006... Omron Health Care has announced the release of their popular "Shu Shu Micro Vibrat HT-B 401" light weight (66g), easy-to-hold, slim profile ultra sonic type electric toothbrush in 2 new colours. The toothbrush, which has sold over 210,000 unit...

Toothbrush Sanitiser.
January 25, 2006... Tokyo based Cosmoporation has begun the marketing of US designed "Vio Light" a tooth brush cleansing device that uses ultra violet light to destroy up to 99.9% of bacteria. The toothbrushes are simply placed upside down in the can like...

Grape Flavoured Toothpaste.
January 25, 2006... Following on from the success flavoured product, Mind Up has released "Kaitekikai Budo No Hamigaki" a grape flavoured toothpaste that uses a fine powdered soap based cleansing agent instead of a conventional artificial surfactant . The...

In-Car Fragrance Set.
January 25, 2006... Yakku has released "Real Gear" a stylish cylinder featuring a silver brushed aluminium finish designed to hold fragrance cartridges. The cartridges are simply placed into the cylinder and left. Available in a selection of 3 fragrances:...

Car Mirror Water Repellent.
January 25, 2006... Toto has released "Shinsui Mirror Spray Megashot" a water repelling mist spray that keeps car mirrors and side windows clear - even during heavy down pours. A single spray is sufficient to ensure that any water droplets on the surface of...

In-Car Aroma Dispenser.
January 25, 2006... Tokyo based Earth Studio has released "Air Aroma Drive Time S" an aroma oil pad heating device that plugs into the cigarette lighter to release soothing aromas while driving. A few drops of essential oil are first added to the provided pads...

Anti-Allergen Air Purifier.
January 25, 2006... Zojirushi Mahobin has released "Air Breeze PA-VA16" an improved version of their existing range. Functions include a sensor that when it detects high levels of foreign matter such as pollen in the air automatically switches to a powerful...

Air Purifing Pot.
January 25, 2006... Tokyo based Kitano Toshudo has released "Ryokan" an elegant decorative pot featuring the famous "Kyutani" porcelain finish that filters potentially harmful chemicals and odour causing particles from the air. The pot, which runs off mains...

Super Effective Deodorising Air Purifier.
January 25, 2006... Fujitsu General has announced the release of "DAS-30P" a air purifier with a deodorising function said to be between 50-150 time as effective as that of conventional devices. The device utilizes a combination of a catalytic filter and an...

Hair Lotion.
January 25, 2006... Japan Fresher has introduced "Repair Freed" - a hair beauty lotion containing supreme food caviar extract. Caviar extract has protein, vitamin and mineral that nourish human skin and hair. Amino acid helps repair damaged hair by perm and...