Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan articles from July 2004

Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan archives from July 2004

Cosmetics Importers Association of Japan Releases First Quarter 2004 Import Totals.
July 25, 2004... The Cosmetics Importers Association of Japan says that total cosmetics imports (excluding toothpaste and soap) in the first quarter of 2004 rose 13.4% year on year to 40.7 billion yen. The association in February reported strong results for...

IDC Otsuka Releases Anti-Bacterial Deodorant Product.
July 25, 2004... IDC Otsuka has released anti-bacterial deodorant product LaLaciel. The company sells furniture and this is its first product in this genre. LaLaciel is produced by a manufacturer of health and environmental products. It contains natural soybean...

Citizen Sells Watch Lubricant Oil and Adhesive to other Companies.
July 25, 2004... Citizen has developed AO Oil, a special lubricant, and AK Setchaku, a highly functional adhesive agent, for the company's watch products. The AO Oil series is mainly made from poly alpha olefin, does not corrode metals and resists oxidation....

Shidax Develops Green Tea Gelatin Mix for Seniors.
July 25, 2004... Shidax has developed powdered green tea gelatin mix to supplement water for seniors who have trouble swallowing. The product is the first item of Carnax, a food products brand for seniors. It was developed jointly with manufacturer Maruhachi...

METI Advisory Body Proposes Requirements for Protecting Privacy in IC Tag Era.
July 25, 2004... The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has received proposed new guidelines to protect personal information of consumers when they buy products bearing IC tags. It is expected to adopt the proposal from an advisory group this year after...

Joven Electric Pinhole Checker Works without Current.
July 25, 2004... Joven Electric offers the JF pinhole and leak detector for packages that cannot be examined with conventional electrical checking systems. Soft packages containing non-electrolytic fluids thwart common machines because the content does not let...

Tsuchiyama Sangyo Manufacturing New Semi-Hollow Metal Materials.
July 25, 2004... Tsuchiyama Sangyo is marketing metals designed to imitate the porous construction of lotus root. With numerous cavities inside, measuring in width from a few micrometers to a centimeter, such metals can offer twice the strength per unit of...

Corso Idea Powdering Mill Protects Quality Better.
July 25, 2004... Corso Idea offers the Dream Mill DM-400S, a powdering mill for food and pharmaceutical products. The machine renders such materials into particles as minute as just a few microns. The unique feature of the Dream Mill is that it causes particles...

Sustainable Titania Technology Solution Makes Surfaces Carry Positive Charge.
July 25, 2004... Sustainable Titania Technology has developed a unique solution by mixing titanium oxide, silica and conductor metal. When it is applied to a surface such as glass, it imparts a positive charge. Organic substances such as oil that can soil these...

Carex Uses Special Silica Material for Antibacterial Agent.
July 25, 2004... Carex, a member of the Mitsubishi Pharma Group manufacturing antibacterial agents, is using a special silica material developed by Mitsubishi Chemical. Carex manufactures antibacterial agents and insect repellants with allyl isothiocyanate...

Kyowa Hakko Discovers Amino Acid that Controls Bitterness of BCAA.
July 25, 2004... Kyowa Hakko and Mukogawa Women's University have jointly discovered an amino acid that controls the bitterness of branched chain amino acids, referred to as BCAA. BCA, A is said to be effective for recovering from fatigue but it is bitter so...

Nisshin Pharma Makes CoQ10 Powder into 52 Nanometer Size.
July 25, 2004... Nisshin Pharma has used its original emulsifying technology to make CoQ10 powder into an average of 52 nanometers in diameter. The company has dissolved 10g of this minute powder into 100ml of water to make CoQ10 Suiyo-eki 10S (CoQ10 solution...

Toyo Tire & Rubber Recycles Soft Urethane with Good Properties.
July 25, 2004... Toyo Tire & Rubber has found a way to recycle soft urethane foam without sacrificing elasticity and durability, two characteristics that recycled urethane foam has always lacked in the past. The foam is ground finely and mixed evenly into...

Hokkaido Group Renders Squid Ink into Usable Substance.
July 25, 2004... The Hakodate National College of Technology, Hokkaido Industrial Technology Center and Nihon Kagaku Shiryo have isolated melanin from squid ink and rendered it into a substance that can be used as printer ink. The melanin particles, just 0.3...

Groups Competing to Commercialize Flexible Biodegradables.
July 25, 2004... The Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE) says that it has found a way to make production of flexible biodegradable plastics 50 times more efficient, and Showa Highpolymer looks forward to using the technology to...

Sony, Toppan Printing Create Mostly Paper Memory Disk.
July 25, 2004... Sony and Toppan Printing have created a CD-like disk with a capacity of 25 GB and whose physical content is mostly paper. The disk, which is infused with the same resin that conventional CDs and DVDs are made of, can more easily be shredded to...

Sumitomo Electric Fine Polymer, Atomic Energy Lab Create Heat-Tolerant Biodegradables.
July 25, 2004... Sumitomo Electric Fine Polymer and the Takasaki laboratory of the Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute have developed a treatment that makes biodegradable plastics far more heat tolerant that in the past. The biodegradable's molecules are...

Chubu Electric Power, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Recycle Ash in Improved Plastic.
July 25, 2004... Chubu Electric Power and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries have mixed fly ash from coal-fired power plants with polypropylene, and found that a mixture that is 60% ash by weight makes a material that has 50% more bending strength than ordinary...

Ajinomoto Develops Light Medical Infusion Bag.
July 25, 2004... A subsidiary of Ajinomoto is manufacturing a lighter polypropylene medical infusion bottle that Ajinomoto plans to market to medical institutions based on its benefits for reducing storage space and waste volume. With walls just 0.43 mm thick...

Sumitomo 3M Develops Packaging Adhesive Tape with no Organic Solvent.
July 25, 2004... Sumitomo 3M has developed and released packaging adhesive tape product 3M OPP Hosoyo Nenchaku Tape HQ Series made of polypropylene resin and no organic solvent. Conventional packaging tape consists of paper mixed with polyethylene and uses...

Dainippon Ink and Chemicals Offers Fast-Drying Magazine Ink.
July 25, 2004... New Champion Naturalith SP8 is a new magazine and catalog ink that dries quickly enough to enable the printing of the front and back of a page in quick succession. The ink prints fine text, does not stick much to printing equipment and dries...

NYK Line Shipping Pallet Minimizes Shock During Marine Transit.
July 25, 2004... A laboratory at shipping company NYK Line has developed a shipping pallet that buffers cargo from vibration and shock. Pallets can sustain force of more than 30 g during some operations, but the new pallet keeps that to within 3 g. Although the...

Dai Nippon Printing Develops Film that Alters Light Paths to Reveal Images.
July 25, 2004... Dai Nippon Printing has created Fantaglass, a novelty translucent film that alters light to make images of geometric patterns or popular characters appear to the eyes of the user. Moreover, when the surface of the film has multiple patterns, it...

Washable Incontinence Knickers.
July 25, 2004... Tokyo based Shoshin has released "Run Run 20" discretely stylish reusable incontinence knickers featuring a highly absorbent pad. The knickers feature a highly absorbent triple layered pad made up of a absorbent layer, retaining layer and a...

Fun Fragrances from Adonis.
July 25, 2004... Adonis International has begun the importation and marketing of "Word" a range of 4 funky, brightly coloured fragrances produced in Italy and packaged in unique clear 22cm high pencil shaped bottles. The low priced fragrances (1,200 yen)...

New Packing Sheet.
July 25, 2004... LEC has introduced "Kokin Omusubi Genki" ("Without Bacteria Japanese Rice Ball is Fine") and "Kokin Sandwich Genki" ("Without Bacteria Sandwich is fine") - a new polypropylene sheet for packing food, 15 sheets for Japanese Rice Ball and 10...

Convenient Refrigerator Containers.
July 25, 2004... Osaka based Nakayama Fuku has released "Lock & Lock" a range of 36 different sized clear polypropylene containers with airtight seals for preserving food in refrigerators. The containers feature snap closing locks on all 4 sides and a...

Alum Antiperspirant Deodorant.
July 25, 2004... Tokyo based CBiC has recently released "Deo Nature" 2 types of 100% natural alum stone deodorant. Used for centuries in Europe to reduce body odour, the active ingredients naturally present in the alum produce a membrane on the skin that...

4 Blade Safety Razor from Kai.
July 25, 2004... Kai Jirushi has announced the release of "K-4 Tetra" a 4 blade razor with a head slimmer and more flexible than the now conventional 3 blade types of other manufacturers. The flexibility of the head ensures that the blade glides over the...

Espresso Coffee Machine.
July 25, 2004... Tokyo based Japan International Commerce has released "Cafe Rosa" a stylish single cup espresso coffee maker that uses freshly ground round shaped coffee bag type filters. The round bags or "Pods" are simply placed in the device above the...

Micro Fibre Tongue Cleaner.
July 25, 2004... Japan International commerce has released "Sweet Rosa" a tongue cleaning device consisting of a spatula with a replaceable pad located at one end containing newly developed micro-fibres. When lightly rubbed over the surface of the tongue...

Low Cost Security Camera.
July 25, 2004... Asahi Denki has released "Elba Sekigaisen Colour Camera" a compact, lightweight ball shaped security camera for the home able to be simply connected to conventional televisions or videos. The camera, which produces high quality 250,000...

Light Weight, High Powered Vacuum Cleaner.
July 25, 2004... LG Denshi Japan has announced the release of Kurimaru Jr. VL-B550TB" a lightweight yet powerful vacuum cleaner featuring a revolving "Ion Brush"Despite weighing a mere 2.9kg, the vacuum cleaner provides a 550 watt high powered suction. Friction...

Hinoki Extract Antibacterial Spray.
July 25, 2004... Lion Jimuki has released "Mamoru-Kun" a multipurpose natural antibacterial and deodorising spray containing extracts from Taiwanese "Hinoki" cypress and Japanese white cedar leaf trees. In addition to cleaning down surfaces, the spray can...

Cotton Pulp Coffee Filters.
July 25, 2004... Shohan has released "Kotta" coffee filters made from cotton pulp. Intended for coffee connoisseurs, the highly absorbent cotton fibres absorb the some of acrid flavour elements of the coffee improving overall taste. Free of fluorescent...

New Wooden Boot Stand.
July 25, 2004... Meishin Kogyo has introduced "Boot Clean" - a wooden boot stand to keep boot in good shape without bad smell from boot. It is made airy to keep boot quickly dry, straightens crease and wrinkle, protects from dirt and is convenient to keep boot...

Glass Tea Service Set.
July 25, 2004... Hario Glass has introduced "Wacha (Japanese Green Powder Tea) Cafe Tray Set" - a Japanese tea service set for 2 people; heatproof glass pot with a handle and stirring shaft, two heatproof glass cups and black wooden tea tray. A cordless...

Heatproof Glass Pot with Tea Strainer.
July 25, 2004... Hario Glass has introduced "Hario Shiki Mizudashi Cya Pot" ("Hario Style Water Brewing Tea Pot)" - a heatproof glass tea pot with a handle and tea strainer on the lid. Use 15g tea leaves in 1,000ml and keep it in the refrigerator for 3-6...

New Nutritious Supplement Food for Pet.
July 25, 2004... Nikkenkyo Services has introduced "Super Life Pet" - a nutritious supplement food to improve pet's intestinal order. It contains raw yeast, mineral, vitamin, and more than 40 kinds of nutrition. 1g contains more than 100 million raw yeast. It...

New Dog Food for Small Dog.
July 25, 2004... IAMS has introduced "Koreikenyou IAMS Senior Kotsubu" ("IAMS Senior for Small Grain") and "Seikenyou IAMS Taijyukanri (light) Kotsubu" ("IAMS Adult Weight Control (light) for Small Grain" for small dog. It combines with good quality animal...

Deodorising Pet Brush.
July 25, 2004... Tokyo based Central Commerce has released "Grooming Deo" a battery operated pet brush featuring an integrated ozone and negative ion emitting device. Designed for pets with an aversion to bathing, the deodorising ozone and negative ions...

Color Claw Cap for Cat.
July 25, 2004... Softclaws Japan has introduced "Softclaws" - a soft vinyl claw cap for cat. Glue the cap and put it in cat's claw. It prevents from cat's scratches and injury by claws to furniture and people. 5 colors: clear (translucent), pink, blue, etc....

New Cardboard Indoor House for Cat and Dog.
July 25, 2004... Pine Book has introduced "Pet House" - a cardboard indoor house for cat and dog. To harmonize the interior decoration, it is painted a realistic photo and is used soybean ink for pet's health. 2 types: Western Style and Brick Style. Easy to...

Table Top Espresso Maker.
July 25, 2004... Delongi Japan has announced the release of "Mocha Delongi EMK6" a table top cordless type espresso maker. Available in 3 and 6 cup models, ground coffee is simply added to the extraction unit and water poured into the boiler. The power...

New Granular Product for Indoor Plant.
July 25, 2004... Protoleaf has introduced "Siphon" - a granular product to keep the indoor plant clean and neat. Plant favorite indoor plant in a pot without hole in the bottom and use this granular product. No worms breed. The product has been processed with...

New Deodorant Agent.
July 25, 2004... Kobayashi Seiyaku has introduced "Sumijikara (Charcoal Power") - a new deodorant made of charcoal absorbed clay. It gets rid of the bad smell inside the house. 7 kinds of clay are burned in a special process. It lasts for about 3 months. Round...

New Easy Charcoal Burner.
July 25, 2004... Kawasho Live Pia has introduced "Kantan (Simple and charcoal) Cyakka" - a burning agent mixed with charcoal. The size is smaller than the previous regular one. It is convenient for making a barbecue for camping and the other outdoor activities....

Roll up Extension Cord Reel.
July 25, 2004... Asahi Denki Kasei has released "Switch Tsuki Cord Reel" an extension cord reel featuring 2 plug sockets with individual illuminated on/off switches that light up when in use. Reel size: 110mm x 147mm x H: 50mm Cord length: 1.8m Price: 1,200...

New Foot Massage and Relaxation.
July 25, 2004... D-Up has introduced "Hot Stone Therapy" - a new foot massage and relaxation by using warm small stones. It comes with 12 small stones (Igneous rocks) and 2 mitten towels. Heat 12 stones and wrap 6 stones in each towel. Then, step on the warm...

New Double Structured Mug.
July 25, 2004... XGT Japan has introduced "Wall Mug" - a new double structured mug for the use of hot and cold drinks. It keeps drink warm and makes taste better. Microwaveable and dishwashable. 4 colors: Frosted black, red, purple and orange. 2 designs: Handle...

New UV Coating Agent.
July 25, 2004... Makuros has introduced "Eye Protect" - a UV coating agent that protect eye watching TV and PC screens for long hours. The eye becomes tired and cannot see clearly. One of the reasons of such symptom is caused by UV rays emitted from the screen....

New Health Meter for Each Body Part.
July 25, 2004... Tanita has introduced "Buisokutei (Checking Each Body Part) Inner Scan BC-600" - a new "Fat Meter" like a "Health Meter" to check each body part such as body fat ratio and muscle capacity in addition to the whole body as follows: Weight (100g...

Charcoal Cooking Plates.
July 25, 2004... Tokyo based Aso has released "Carbon Cooker Tan 99" cooking vessels made from a mixture of charcoal powder mixed with a wood resin which has been hardened by repeatedly heating and cooling to temperatures of between 3,000 and 30 degrees...

New Deodorant Spray for Shoe Smell.
July 25, 2004... TOTO has launched new deodorant sprays for unpleasant shoe smell. The main active ingredients are light catalyst and silver ions. 2 sprays: (1) "Ginshoshu Spray Kutsuyo" ("Silver Deodorant Spray for Shoe Smell") - a spray that deodorizes...

New Protective Pad for Shoe Sore and Corn.
July 25, 2004... Nichiban has launched "Battlewin Jel Protector" - a new protective pad for shoe sore and corn caused by simple daily work and/or by hard sport activitiy. Durable with the high quality hydrojel. Elastic pad sticks to the skin and fits perfectly....

Indoor Clothes Drier.
July 25, 2004... TOTO has released "Sankan Oo TYK 900G" a ceiling mounted, remote control operated bathroom air extractor and heater with a fast acting clothes drying function. The product features an electronically operated lever that directs warm air...

Fruity-Floral Aromatic Candle.
July 25, 2004... Global Product Planning has begun the importation and marketing of "Baies" a slow burning aromatic candle produced in France. The candle features a soft, yet rich fruity floral fragrance made up of cassis leaves and rose and comes in a...

Water Type Air Freshener.
July 25, 2004... Matsushita Electrics has released "Nano Bisaisui Air Fresher" an air freshening device that utilises nano sized (1 nano = 1 billion of a metre) particles of water to remove impurities from the air. The tiny water droplets are produced...

Aluminium and Stainless Steel Outdoor Cookware.
July 25, 2004... Iwatani Primus has released "Trangia Tsundora 3 Duo Cell" a range of camping pots that combine the advantages of stainless steel and aluminium. Made from stainless steel and aluminium pressed together in a high pressure press, the cookware...

Highly Absorbent Hair Drying Towel.
July 25, 2004... Kikuboshi has released "Quick Well" a highly absorbent hair drying towel with 8-12 times the absorbency of conventional cotton towels. Made from newly developed micro-fine fibres, the towel rabidly absorbs moisture from the hair with only...

Pollen Blocking Cream.
July 25, 2004... Fumakilla has released "Kafun Hana De Block" a cream applied directly under the nose and around the nostril area that prevents pollen, dust, dust mites and other airborne allergens from being inhaled. The odourless and tasteless cream...

Digital Camera Batteries from Toshiba Denchi.
July 25, 2004... Toshiba Denchi has released "Giga Energy ZR6H" AA batteries designed specifically for use in digital cameras with 20% higher performance. The batteries enable 166 x 5.1 million pixel photos to be taken (Compared to 138 with conventional...

New and Improved Milky Sun Lotion.
July 25, 2004... Kao has launched "Sofina UV Cut Milk Extra Block" - a new and improved sun lotion to protect from strong UV rays (UVA and UVB rays) combining with a new formula of 3D-UV cut powder and a strong UV protection effect factor (SPF50+ PA+++)....

New UV Spray.
July 25, 2004... Nippon Menard Cosmetic has launched "Cool Block UV Spray" - Just one spray that provides UV care of entire body from sunburn. Product Features: (1) One spray does the job for UV care daily, even when no time allows before going out, (2)...

Jif Gel Kitchen Spray.
July 25, 2004... Nippon Lever has recently released "Jif Gel Spray" a non-drip gel type kitchen cleansing spray. The non-drip formulation makes it ideal for cleansing grease, etc. from upright surfaces. Price: 300ml = 400 yen.

Vinegar Toilet Cleaner.
July 25, 2004... Osaka based Dai-Nippon Jochukiku has released "Toilet-Yoh Tinkle" a liquid spray type toilet cleanser that utilises the cleansing power of vinegar (acetic acid). In addition to dissolving water scum and mould, with repeated use the...

New Health Supplement Food with Aloe.
July 25, 2004... Sokensha has introduced "Aloewell" - a health supplement food to improve intestinal order. Ingredients for 1 tablet: Kidachi Aloe Extract (150mg), bifidus bacteria (30mg) and Royal jelly (360g). It is resolved in intestines. The price is 12,600...

New Health Goya Tea.
July 25, 2004... Mannan Foods has introduced "Jikkuri Baisen Goya (Bitter Lemon) Tea" ("Slowly Infuse Goya Tea") - a new health tea infused by good quality goya. Dry goya including seeds is ground and infused and packed in a tea bag. Steep it in a hot water in...

Water Drop Shaped Room Humidifier.
July 25, 2004... Nippon Dennetsu has released "Chikke" a cute water droplet shaped personal room humidifier. Measuring just W: 14cm x L: 19cm x H: 20cm, the device features a 1.3 litre water tank, and automatic cut off switch that turns the device off when...

Glass Vessel Room Humidifier.
July 25, 2004... MT Japan has released "Magic Sky" a unique type of glass vessel-like room humidifier that also emits refreshing negative ions. Water is first poured into the vessel and the power turned on. A mist producing device in the centre of the bowl...

Aromatic Body Soap Selection.
July 25, 2004... Osaka based Nissan Sekken Has released "Aromatic Garden Body Soap" a range of 3 aromatic, rich, creamy lathering liquid type body soaps. Products include:"Honnori Amai Sakura No Kaori" - A delicate cherry scented soap containing a green...

Body Soap In New Simply Exchangeable Pack.
July 25, 2004... Atenia Cosmetics has introduced "Amino Body Care Soap" - a body soap in a new simply exchangeable eco-pack. Instead of cutting the seal, the refill can be fixed in the main body. Soap contains 8 kinds of amino agents and 7 kinds of fruity...

New Bubble Bath Tablet.
July 25, 2004... Kao has launched "Bub (Bubble) Cool Lime Squash Scent" - a new bubble bath tablet with cool lime squash scent from "Bub Cool" Series. A carbonic acid enhances the effect of a hot bath, improves blood circulation and relieves the stiff shoulders...

Cordless Hair Styling Wand from Gillette Japan.
July 25, 2004... Gillette Japan has released "Braun Independent Steam" a highly portable, short handle steam type cordless hair styling wand that uses a gas cartridge to create steam. In addition to the conventional 28cm long handle the new product also...

Olive Oil Hair Treatment.
July 25, 2004... Utena has released "Proqualite Oil Cure" a range of 5 hair care products containing specifically formulated with an olive oil treatment agent for dye, perm and blow dry damaged hair. The treatment agent "Olive Oil CPX" contained in all of...

New Hair Color Cream.
July 25, 2004... Kao has launched new hair cream from "Blaune Kaori (scent) Hair Color Cream Type" Series by adding softer reddish brown shades. 3 variations: (1) Honey Brown, (2) Light Ash Brown and (3) Dark Ash Brown. Product Features: Creates a shiny-looking...

New and Improved Hair Shampoo and Rinse.
July 25, 2004... Kao has launched a new and improved "Merit" Shampoo and Rinse - a weakly acidic "Meirt" Shampoo and Rinse. Human hair and skin are also weakly acidic; thus, it cleans hair and skin maintaining the important moisture. 3 new Products: (1) Merit...

New and Improved Foundation (Creamy Powder) and Foundation Base.
July 25, 2004... Kao has launched new and improved Foundation and Foundation Base from "Grace Sofina" Series providing cosmetics with women over age 50. 3 types in total: (1) "Grace Sofina Foundation UV" Creamy Powder Type for 4,500 yen (4,725 yen with tax) for...

New Whitening Powder Foundation.
July 25, 2004... Nippon Menard Cosmetic has launched "Fairlucent Fix Whitening Cake" - a powder foundation for perfect fit and gorgeous "Whitening Mat Skin" for long hours. Product Features: Fits the skin perfectly, brings a beautiful finish for long hours and...

Tear Proof Mascara.
July 25, 2004... Helena Reubinstein has recently released "Lash Guard" a durable mascara that produces a water resistant latex film over the lashes for 24 hour smudge protection form water, perspiration, skin oil and even tears. The specially designed...

New Foundation.
July 25, 2004... Kose has launched a new collection of base makeup and skincare line from "Rutina". 5 base makeup products (17 variations) and 2 skincare products:1. "Rutina Pure Soft Pact Super Fit" (Sheer Type) - a foundation that creates a thin supple film...

Extra Black Eyeliner.
July 25, 2004... Sony CP Laboratories has released "Make Mania" 2 water and perspiration resistant eyeliner products featuring deeper, darker black colouring for maximum definition and impact. "Make Mania Solid Black Liner"- A smooth spreading, jet black...

Eye Liner Palette from Suzy New York Division.
July 25, 2004... Suzy New York Division has released "Suzy Eye Visualise" a distinctive range of eyeliner colours in palette form. Each palette contains 1 highlight colour, 1 medium colour and 2 definition colours. Available in brown, pink, green and blue...

New Black and Lame Eye Liner.
July 25, 2004... Cuore has introduced "Gransenbon Lasting Liquid Eye Liner" - a new product to make a beautiful eye liner. The extremely thin brush draws a sharp and thin eye line smoothly. Water and perspiration resistant. 2 Colors: Glossy natural black...