Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan articles from January 2007

Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan archives from January 2007

Toray Develops First Durable Polyester Nano-Alloy Film Using Mainly Plant Materials.
January 25, 2007... Toray has developed an innovative plant derived polyester nano-alloy film that is heat resistant, flexible, easy to mold and ready for laminating. It is made from mostly plant derived materials using precision polymerization and nano-structure...

Kaminomoto Releases New Hair Manicure Product.
January 25, 2007... Kaminomoto has released Kamikurone, an improved hair manicure product (three colors, 80ml each, 1,500 yen each). The three colors are natural black, natural brown/black and natural brown. The product is a hair dyeing gel that is easy to use...

Nippon Zettoc Sells New Type Vitamin C Beauty Lotion.
January 25, 2007... Nippon Zettoc has developed Bright Up Essence, a beauty lotion with a new type of vitamin C. The product includes separate powder containers and essence containers plus a nozzle. The company released the product in September 2005 from its...

Light Reflection Cutting Drink Carton.
January 25, 2007... Tokyo based Hokuetsu has announced the development of a drink carton coated with a special print layer that significantly cuts the amount of illumination from the carton surface enabling a wide range of unique and eye catching print designs....

Kyowa Launches Twist-Tie Products without Wire Core.
January 25, 2007... Kyowa has launched two improved twist-tie products without a wire core. Super Metallic Tie and Pastel Tie are improved versions of Poly-core Tie Ramie. The core of the product is polyethylene so it is safer and can be put in a microwave oven....

Quick Peel Labels from Avery Dennison Maxell.
January 25, 2007... Tokyo based Avery Dennison Maxell has released a range of 12 adhesive quick-peel photo quality printable labels ideal for making personalized file labels and name-cards, etc. The labels are able to be peeled quickly from the backing paper,...

Food Preserving Bowl Cover.
January 25, 2007... Shin Hirose Shoji has released "O-sara Cover" a food preserving device consisting of a 30cm diameter polyethylene (PE) plastic film cover which is placed over bowls containing leftovers and then held securely in place with a rubber ban. The...

Reusable Cushioned Shipping Box with Height Changing Function from Japan Plus.
January 25, 2007... Japan Plus offers a reusable cushioned shipping box that is made of plastic corrugated board and can be used in two different heights. It uses film suspension cushioning material J1-BOX to accommodate a wide range of contents. Reusable shipping...

Grapac Japan Printing Material for Three-Dimensional Expression.
January 25, 2007... Grapac Japan has released HALS, a printing material suited for three-dimensional display. The product is a micro-eye lens sheet with very fine lenses placed in a regular grid pattern. This is a layer type 3D product that combines the micro-eye...

Backing Paper Free "Delivery Pack".
January 25, 2007... Nomura Kasei Kogyo has released "Hakuri Pack" an adhesive plastic film holder for attaching delivery documents to packages that reduces waste as it does not require a peel off backing paper. A special odourless adhesive is applied in 3...

Biodegradable Paper Product Seedling Pot.
January 25, 2007... Dai-Showa Paper Products has released "Deko Pot" a pulp paper seedling pot which is planted in the soil together with the seedling and naturally decomposes within 3 months. Made from impurity free virgin pulp, the pots are produced from a...

Lap Top Heat Dispersing Sheet.
January 25, 2007... Sanwa Kako has released "Gel Cool" a gel sheet like product designed to absorb and disperse internal built-up heat produced by palm and lap top computers. The sheet, placed under the computer, consists of a PET / aluminium foil / PE heat...

Tawada Announces New Type Corrugated Fiberboard Box Stitching Machine.
January 25, 2007... Tawada has announced a new type environmentally friendly corrugated fiberboard box stitching machine, Eco Stitcher. The product uses staple fiber thread made from wood pulp to stitch together a box instead of using glue or staples. It is easier...

Pharmaceutical Foreign Body Detection Device.
January 25, 2007... Eisai Machinery has announced the development of a device for detecting foreign bodies in half open liquid medicine bottles that have just passed through the filling process. Designed for use in sterile production environments the compact,...

Rolled Face and Hand Cloths.
January 25, 2007... Tokyo based Grace has released "Coin Tissue" a 100% natural pulp face and hand cloth. The hand cloth which in its dry form resembles a roll of coins (Hence the name) rapidly expands and unrolls as it absorbs water. Ideal for travel use or...

Jelly Grill Odour Absorbing Sheet.
January 25, 2007... Nippon Seihaku has released "Marumete Poi" an odour and grease absorbing sheet designed to help keep grills clean. To use, aluminium foil is first placed under the grill and the sheet placed on top. Two cups of water are then added to the...

Bespoke Hearing Aids.
January 25, 2007... Tokyo based Waidex has released "Indio" a hearing aid pre-programmed with both the individual requirements and preferences of each user. When purchasing the device, the user completes a comprehensive hearing test the results of which are...

Grill Fat, Odour and Smoke Absorber.
January 25, 2007... Osaka Based Daiichi Kogyo has released "O-Tama-Chan" a granule sprinkled onto the bottom of oven grill trays that effectively absorbs fat, odours and smoke for up to 1 month. The silica based granules also release far infrared heat rays...

Antibacterial Room Air Purifier.
January 25, 2007... Auru has released "Silveil T-20" a room air purification and deodorising device that utilises a liquid agent containing over 35 different natural plant extracts. The device first pumps the liquid up to an evaporating tray where it is...

Blister & Corn Foot Sheath.
January 25, 2007... Tokyo based Murai has released "Dera Med" a sheath like foot cover made of a highly flexible blend of cotton and acrylic designed to cushion the toe and general foot area from pain due to blisters and corns. The inside of the sheath is...

Ultrasonic Cleanser.
January 25, 2007... Citizen Systems has released "SW-5800" a versatile ultrasonic cleansing device for removing accumulations of dirt and skin oil, etc from small items such as jewellery, glasses and even false teeth. The device uses ultrasonic waves to...

Easy Apply Nail Art.
January 25, 2007... Fuji Colour Hokuriku has released "Film Nail Manicure" an adhesive film with a vast array of different designs that are simply applied to the nails to create instant nail art. The ultra thin 0.04mm film featuring 180 different intricate...

Sound Moderation Aid.
January 25, 2007... Audicon has released "Saffron" a sound width modulating system that enables soft noises to be heard and even loud noises more pleasant to the ear. Also features a background noise suppresser. Available in 10 modelsPrice: Approximately...

UV Toothbrush Cleaner.
January 25, 2007... Esenshia Japan has released "Advance Series" a toothbrush cleanser that uses a combination of UV rays and a drying fan to eliminate bacteria on the brush. When a brush is placed in the device and the lid closed, the fan automatically dries...

Passenger Seat Grocery Box.
January 25, 2007... E-Revolution has released "Fanvie" a convenient fold-down box that fits on the passenger seat and prevents groceries from rolling about the car during the drive home. The 35cm square box is held in place by the passenger seat belt and a...

Pet Bottle Cap Lock.
January 25, 2007... Creative Labo has released "Kwik Top Drink Bottle Lock" a lock for preventing the removal of the cap from PET plastic beverage bottles. Designed to stop young children from drinking high calorie or alcoholic drinks unsupervised, the cap...

Extendable Handle Bathroom Tile Brush.
January 25, 2007... Aisen Kogyo has released "Joint Bath Brush (With holder)" a soft yet firm bristled bathroom tile and ceiling cleaning brush with a convenient 3 stage adjustable handle that extends from 60cm to 80cm to 100cm. Comes complete with a convenient...

Non-Stick Oven Sheet for Steam Convection Ovens.
January 25, 2007... Saran Wrap has released "Cook Pa EG Suchikon" a sheet type non-stick baking paper specifically for use in steam convection ovens. The 33cm x 54cm sheets are coated on both sides with a non-stick silicone resin capable of resisting...

Muscle Warming Heating Sheet Set.
January 25, 2007... Kao has added 5 new products to its "Megu- rhythm" ultra thin and odourless heating sheet product range designed to relieve muscular pain and tension. The sheets produce a pleasant and constant 40 degrees C heat for 5-8 hours that...

Natural Seaweed Extract Shaving Foam.
January 25, 2007... Kao has released "Success Yakuyoh Shaving Foam" a shaving foam containing a natural seaweed essence (Carageenan) that produces a micro-thin protective membrane across the skinfs surface to prevent redness and skin irritation caused by the...

Allergen Catching Duster.
January 25, 2007... Kao is set to release "Quickle Wiper Handy" a feather - like duster with a replaceable head made from special micro-fine man made fibres capable of catching and trapping minute allergy inducing particles of dust, pollen and even dust-mite...

New Bandaid from Nichiban.
January 25, 2007... Nichiban has released "Careleaves" a free size (250mm) band-aid strip which can be cut to the required size with scissors. The band-aid itself is made from a skin-gentle polyurethane non-woven material that enables air to permeate to the...

Urethane Non-Woven Medical Tape from Nichiban.
January 25, 2007... Nichiban has released "Setchaku Hotai Yoku Nobi" a highly flexible medical adhesive tape for attaching gauze pads, etc which can be torn to the required size easily by hand. The superior flexibility and stretch properties of the high...

Low Irritant Medical Adhesive Tape.
January 25, 2007... Tokyo based Nichiban has released "Sukingeito Mesh" a low irritant mesh type medical adhesive tape for attaching gauze pads, etc to wounds. In addition to a unique mesh construction that allows air to permeate freely to the wound to...

Oral Care Range from Kao.
January 25, 2007... Kao has released "Puora" a toothpaste and mouthwash range containing the newly developed cleansing agent "Erythritol" - a zero calorie natural sweetener produced by fermenting glucose with yeast. The fluoride toothpaste contains a high 40%...

Night Time Heel Moisturiser.
January 25, 2007... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has released a new version of their "Namerakakato" heel, elbow and knee area oil based moisturising and skin treatment product - now available in both a sheet pack and a new convenient stick form. Applied at night...

Depilatory Tape.
January 25, 2007... Kanebo Home Products has released "Kanebo Epilat Datsuge Tape" a soft textured depilatory tape product that is simply applied to the skin and peeled off. The tape quickly removes excess hair and stops visible re-growth for up to 4-weeks....

Depilatory Pad & Gel.
January 25, 2007... Niplo has announced the release of "Orien Joge Pad & Gel F" a depilatory pad (Patent pending) containing a hair growth suppressing agent that both removes and slows excess hair growth quickly and painlessly when rubbed gently over the skin. ...

Heavy Night Flow Sanitary Pads from Kao.
January 25, 2007... Kao as announced the release of "Laurier F Toku ni Ooi Yoru-Yoh" a long type sanitary pad product specifically designed for heavy night-time discharge. The extra long 34cm pads with a leak preventing side gather are made from independently...

2-Way Adult Incontinence Diapers.
January 25, 2007... Kao has announced the release of "Relief Rehabilithation Start Pants" an industry first 2-way incontinence diaper designed for those recently discharged from hospital and just beginning their home recovery program. The diapers feature an...

Car Wheel Lock.
January 25, 2007... Teisho has released "Tyre Guard S" a wheel lock similar in concept to devices used to prevent bicycle theft. The device consists of a stainless steel rod, an alloy rim protector and a lock. The rod is first passed through the spokes of the...

Flood Damage Preventing Polymer "Sand"-Bags.
January 25, 2007... Iris Oyama has released "Kinkyu Kani Tsuchi No U" a lightweight sandbag containing a polymer instead of conventional sand. In case of flood emergency, the bag is first soaked in water for 10 minutes to enable the pliable polymer to absorb...

Use Specific Cotton Pad Range.
January 25, 2007... Marusan Sangyo has released "Fuwa Pure" a range of three 100% natural cotton pads. "Patting Senka & Pack" - A soft textured 6cm x 7cm pad with high absorbent properties ideal for applying face lotions. "Cleasing Senka"- A pad that...

Recyling Tool.
January 25, 2007... Tsuji Act has released "Kanbi Gas Nuki Plus" a manually operated device designed to release residue gas from used aerosol cans (Newly introduced Japanese recycling laws require that all gas must be removed from cans and plastic and metal...

Microwave Oven Mitt.
January 25, 2007... Tokyo based Pro-Glove Japan has released "Atchi Non" a tiny heat resistant silicone rubber microwave oven mitt that fits onto the thumb and forefinger of the hand. The highly flexible silicone mitt also features a textured non-slip surface...

Lip Care for Men from Nivea.
January 25, 2007... Nivea Kao has announced the addition of 2 new lip care products for men under their "Nivea Lip Care Menfs Lip" brand. Both products consist of a hydrating lip balm containing an amino acid moisture retention agent to prevent cracking,...

Brush on Treatment Type Grey Hair Dye for Men.
January 25, 2007... Hoyu has released "Men's Bigen One Push" a fast acting easy to use brush on grey hair dye containing 3 natural treatment agents. A single push of a button on the dispenser simultaneously releases the required amount of two different types...

Roller Type Hard Floor Cleaner.
January 25, 2007... Niitoms has released "Koro Koro Floor Clean" an adhesive roller type hard floor cleaner . The roller head features a strong adhesive covered with thin strips of a weaker adhesive. This combination enables the roller to pick up and grip...

Fast Acting Pipe Cleaner.
January 25, 2007... Yokohama based Johnson has released "Pipe Yunish Jikan Hanbun Mitchaku Gel" a gel type pipe and drain cleanser that eliminates slime and accumulated hair, etc clinging to the sides of pipes and drains in approximately 15 minutes half the time...

Toilet Paper Cleansing Sheet.
January 25, 2007... Johnson has released "Shut Miraquick" a unique spray type toilet cleanser applied directly to toilet paper. The spray contains an agent that prevents the paper from disintegrating when wiped around the bowl and seat. Features a refreshing...

Pet Odour Eliminating Vacuum Cleaner Bags.
January 25, 2007... Johnson Trading has released "Nioi Ga Denai Sojiki Kami Pack" non-woven material vacuum bags containing antibacterial silver ions that destroy pet odour particles attached to lint and pet hair, etc sucked up by the vacuum cleaner preventing...

Deodorising Kitchen Oven & Hob Degreasing Spray.
January 25, 2007... Kao has released "Kitchen Magic Clean Shoshu Plus" a deodorising oven and hob cleansing spray that quickly removes not only burnt on grease but also unpleasant food odours from grills and the inside of the oven. The antibacterial spray is...

Aerosol Air Conditioner Cleaner.
January 25, 2007... Ihara Chemicals has released "Air Con Sukkatto & Refresh" a mess free aerosol spray type air con fan cleanser and deodoriser containing an alcohol active ingredient that rapidly removes accumulations of dirt and grease, etc. To use, the...

Non-Slip Dog Mat.
January 25, 2007... Osaka based Teijin Fibre has released "Tuffi" a non-slip mat for dogs featuring a unique arch weave that evenly distributes the weight of the dog for added comfort. The 65% polyester and 35% nylon fibres are woven in an arch shape that...

Pet Emergency Kit.
January 25, 2007... Logos Corporation has released "Logos Pet Bosai Set" a 16 item emergency kit for pets. Items in the kit include "Wanko Tent" a waterproof tent with an insulated quilted base, "Survival Lead" a leash that can be easily attached to trees or...

Microwave Dog Mat.
January 25, 2007... Osaka based Doggieman Hayashi has released "Range De Chin Shite Pokka Pokka Cushion" a padded dog cushion that can be heated in the microwave oven. The heat retaining filling of the mat releases a constant comfortable heat for up to 10...

Oral Care Range for Dogs.
January 25, 2007... Mind Up has released "Kenko Care" 2 teeth cleaning items for dogs. The products are:"Teeth Brush" - A mini-size tooth brush with a specially arrayed bristles designed to effectively cleanse the irregular contours of the animalfs teeth. (Price:...

Healthy Dog Snacks.
January 25, 2007... Osaka based Doggy Man Hayashi has released "Chisasa Mini Size Nyusankin Iri" a healthy and delicious cheese based dog snack containing "good" lactic acid bacteria. The triple layer soft chewy textured snacks are designed to be visually...

Dog Bread Snack.
January 25, 2007... Doggy Man Hayashi has added 3 new flavours to its "Wan Wan Snack Pain" a soft, chewy bread snack for dogs made from a heavy, fine textured dough. The new flavours are: Milk, Honey & Sweet Potato and Spinach & Cheese. Price: 100g = 200 yen.

Healthy Dried Dog Food.
January 25, 2007... Iris Oyama has released "One Care" a healthy, nutritionally balanced dry type dog food free of artificial colouring, aroma agents and soy flour. The pellets are specially formulated to stimulate the animalfs appetite and feature a lightly...

Nutritionally Balanced Puppy Food.
January 25, 2007... Nisshin Pet Food has released "jP Style Seigo 50-Nichi-1-Sai Miman No Koinu-Yoh" a soft type, nutritionally balanced pet food for young dogs. Specifically formulated for puppies aged 50 days to 1 year, the soft chunks contain wheat,...

Uniquely Labelled Dog Food.
January 25, 2007... Nisshin Pet Food has released "Healthy Label" a range of 3 dry dog food products developed to address common problems facing pets living in highly developed urban areas. Instead of conventional names based on the contents, etc, each of the...

Healthy Stick Type Treats for Dogs.
January 25, 2007... Debifu Pet has released "Kenko Stick" a range of bite size nutritious stick type dog snacks featuring a low fat and protein rich chicken breast meat and white fish meat base. Available in 4 types: "Blueberry" - Containing a natural...

Oral Care Dog Snacks.
January 25, 2007... Lion has announced the recent release of "Uchi No Ko Omoi Pet Kiss Ha-Brush Biscuit" a sugarless biscuit type dog snack designed to improve the animalfs oral hygiene. Each pack of the milk flavoured biscuits contains 3 different coloured...

New Fragrance Fabric Conditioner.
January 25, 2007... P&G has added a new "Baby Soap" fragrance to its "Renoa" deodorising fabric conditioner containing natural vegetable conditioning agents. Other aromas in the range are: "Relax Aroma" & "Fresh Green". Price: 720ml bottle, 540ml refill = The...

2 IN 1 Fabric Conditioner and Laundry Detergent.
January 25, 2007... P&G has announced the development of an improved version of its popular "Bold" 2 in 1 laundry detergent and fabric conditioner. The new version, developed in conjunction with the companyfs own fabric softener "Renoa", contains new...

Improved Bio Enzyme "Attack" Laundry Detergent.
January 25, 2007... Kao has launched an improved version of its market leading "Attack" concentrated powder type laundry detergent. The product now contains "Micro particles" that rapidly dissolve on contact with water enabling them more time to penetrate into...

Composite Soap Liquid Laundry Detergent.
January 25, 2007... Miyoshi Sekken has released "Drum Shiki Senyo Ekitai Fukugo Sekken" a liquid type laundry detergent specifically formulated for drum type washing machines. The detergent consisting of a traditional soap, synthetic agents and powerful palm...

Powerful Menstrual Laundry Detergent.
January 25, 2007... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has released "Sarasarty Lingerie - Yoh Senzai" a laundry detergent containing a special SAS surfactant that penetrates deep into fabric fibres to lift and remove menstrual blood and discharge stains and odours from...

Improved "Joy"Dishwashing Detergent Range from P&G.
January 25, 2007... P&G has announced the recent release of improved versions of its extensive "Joy" kitchen cleanser range. The improvement centres around a new, faster acting surfactant that lifts even burnt on grease, etc from the surface of dishes and...

100% Natural Organic Dish Washing Liquid.
January 25, 2007... Herb Kenkyujo has released "Yuki Senzai" an environmentally friendly 100% organic, artificial surfactant free dishwashing liquid containing wheat and rice protein derived from a water by-product of the noodle production process. To use,...

Deodorising Antibacterial Dish Washing Detergent.
January 25, 2007... Kao has released "Family Kyu Kyutto Wakatake" an antibacterial and deodorising dish washing detergent containing a "Micro Wash" cleansing agent that instantly dissolves grease and stubborn food odours to leave the dishes "Kyu Kyutto [squeaky]"...

New Fragrance Toilet Deodoriser/Air Freshener.
January 25, 2007... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has added a new refreshing "Forest Valley" fragrance to its "Sawaday" solid type toilet deodorising air freshener product range. Price: 150g = 399 yen, 140g refill = 273 yen.

Instantaneous Deodorising Toilet Spray.
January 25, 2007... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has released an improved version of its "Toilet No Ato Ni" deodorising spray product first released in 1998. The product is now formulated with silver ions that almost instantaneously eliminate up to 99.9% of...

Kobayashi Add New Fragrances to Deodorising Range.
January 25, 2007... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has added new fragrances to its extensive range of "Shoshugen" solid and spray type toilet and room deodorising / air freshening product range. The new fragrances are: "Camomile" (Solid type room air freshener)...

Dining & Kitchen Deodorising Spray.
January 25, 2007... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has released an improved version of its "Push Pon" dining room and kitchen deodorising spray. The product consists of a compact conical shaped dispenser which is placed unobtrusively on a table or bench surface in...

Peppermint Oil Deodorising Spray Lineup.
January 25, 2007... Bio Kenkyujo has announced the release of 3 use specific pet and kitchen odour deodorising sprays. The products are: "Cat" - A pet odour deodorising spray containing catnip making it particularly suited for houses with pet cats"Wanta" - A pet...

Wrinkle Removing Deodorising Clothing Spray.
January 25, 2007... Kao has released "Style Care Fuku No Mist" an odour and wrinkle removing fine mist type spray for un-laundered clothing. The product contains an independently developed fibre lubricant that on drying becomes a soft gel which acts as a...

Light Activated Air Purifier.
January 25, 2007... Zojirushi Mahobin has released "Air Breeze PA-WA-08" a light activated air purifying device. The compact 24cm cube shaped device features a light sensor that automatically switches ON when detecting light and OFF when the room turns dark...

Shock Absorbing High Heel Insoles.
January 25, 2007... Dr Scholl has released "Party Feet Gel Insole Clear Type" clear gel type insoles for high heels that help cushion impact and reduce stress to the joints when walking. The discrete transparent pads feature an adhesive backing that prevents...

Shock Absorbing Shoe Insole.
January 25, 2007... Amea Sports Japan has released "Conformable Energy" a shock absorbing shoe insole suitable for both sports and general use. In addition to shock absorbing properties, the brightly coloured insoles also features an arch support and a mesh...

Cartilage Aiding Supplement from Noevir.
January 25, 2007... Tokyo Ginza based Noevir has released "Glucosamine MSM" a tablet type nutritional supplement formulated with glucosamine (A substance naturally present in the skin and cartilage that combines with proteins to produce cartilage itself). Other...

Agaricus Health Supplement.
January 25, 2007... Noevir has released "Noevir Agaricus Hyper" a granule type supplement for the maintenance of general health and well-being containing "FC Extract" (A concentrated fungal or "Agaricus" extract), polysaccharide complex and an amino acid...

Relaxing Herb Extract Bath Essence.
January 25, 2007... Ayura Laboratories has released "Ayura Medithation Bath Alpa" a relaxing herbal fragrance bath additive containing moisturising natural extracts from rosewood, lavender, rosemary and camomile. The additive turns the bath water an opaque milky...