Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan articles from July 2005

Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan archives from July 2005

Sano Housou Creates Bathroom Tissue and Other Products.
July 25, 2005... Sano Housou has created the printed bathroom tissue Original Toilet Paper, which can be printed with a company's advertising or an original design or message. There are also products with fragrance or printed with popular characters that...

Security Labels still Needed to Prevent Theft.
July 25, 2005... Drug store chains say they will continue to use security labels even though IC tags are becoming increasingly available. This is to thwart theft by professional thieves who are believed to turn the merchandise back around to retail sales...

Toshiba Continues Developing New Materials with Nuclear Power Technology.
July 25, 2005... Toshiba has been developing materials using nuclear power technology. The company has developed heat conduction module Giga Topaz, a thin plate of about four cm square. It is made of a semiconductor element put between alloy and ceramic. It...

Flower Season Expands Cut Flower Package Sales.
July 25, 2005... Flower Season sells cut flower packages through supermarkets and home improvement shops around Tokyo. The company buys only high quality flowers and controls the temperature closely during transportation to make the flowers last longer. Among...

Toppan Printing Creates Hologram too Sophisticated to Counterfeit.
July 25, 2005... Toppan Printing has devised a more sophisticated hologram that counterfeiters cannot imitate. The new hologram uses strips of aluminum foil and precision printing to make exceptionally complex patterns. The fact that it can do so on a mass...

Sumitomo Metal Mining Develops Powder that Absorbs Infrared Rays.
July 25, 2005... Sumitomo Metal Mining has developed a powder material to absorb infrared radiation. The company processed lanthanum into extremely small size and put it into resin. In experiments, the material absorbed infrared rays and lowered the temperature...

Super Strength Biodegradable Plastic Rubbish Bags.
July 25, 2005... Senba Kasai has released "Ground Gomi Bukuro" thin yet strong tear resistant plastic rubbish bag containing biodegradable material. Made from "Ground" an independently developed neo plastic HDPE film, the 45 litre capacity bags breakdown...

New Material Wear Resistant Plastic Bearing.
July 25, 2005... Tokyo based Igusu has released a range of oil-less, maintenance free bearings made from "Iguri Dual V 400" a new wear resistant, high elasticity engineering plastic material. The material's resilience to temperatures of up to 200 degrees...

Toyobo Develops OPP Film with High Heat Sealing Strength.
July 25, 2005... Toyobo has developed an OPP film with exceptional heat-sealing strength. OPP film is widely used in the food industry but its sealing strength is rather weak, so laminating with CPP or PE film is usually needed to have enough strength. The...

Recycled PET Carrier Bags.
July 25, 2005... Nissei Kogyo report that sales of their fashionable, environmentally friendly reusable carrier bags made from recycled PET drink bottles has exceeded all expectations. Each of the bags contains 25% recycled PET content as well as the...

Onion Shaped Nano-Capsule.
July 25, 2005... A research team at the Engineering Department of the Osaka University lead by Professor Akashi has announced the development of a nano sized capsule with an external wall made up of numerous layers in much the same way as an onion. The 2...

Nihon University Develops Natural High Polymer Gel for Stomach/Intestine Medicine.
July 25, 2005... Researchers at Nihon University have developed a new gel type material that shrinks in acid solution (such as in the stomach) and gradually releases medication. The medicine can keep releasing medication gradually for a long time so the...

NOF Corporation, Yaizu Suisankagaku Collaborate on High Purity Chitosan.
July 25, 2005... Yaizu Suisankagaku Industry is supplying NOF Corporation with highly pure chitosan for drug delivery systems. Derived from crab shells and other natural sources, Yaizu's product is very pure when acquired and goes through further refining,...

Ainix Logistics Program Combines IC Tags with Bar Codes.
July 25, 2005... Ainix Corporation offers businesses a cost-effective logistics control system that uses the advantages of both IC tags and bar codes. The company believes the system will be particularly useful for drug wholesalers, since an IC tag embedded in...

Kyoto Medical Center, IBM Japan Join Government-Led Electronic Tag Project for Drugs.
July 25, 2005... Kyoto Medical Center and IBM Japan have begun testing a medical drug traceability system using electronic tags. The hospital incorporated the tag system into its existing records system recently. The tags are attached to individual units of...

Sliontec Sheet Exfoliates Coatings Gently.
July 25, 2005... Sliontec has added Tosozai Hakuri Sheet (coating exfoliation sheet) to its lineup, as a solution for peeling coatings away from substrates without damage. The sheet need only be placed on a surface and left there for 10 to 20 hours. This...

Mass-Produced Amylose from Ezaki Glico Coming to New Applications.
July 25, 2005... Ezaki Glico, which has developed techniques for the mass production of the glucose polymer amylose from sugar, says that it is working on a variety of new applications. The company refers to the product as oxygen-synthesized amylose, the...

Text, Images of Toppan Printing Embossed Prints Change with Angle.
July 25, 2005... Toppan Printing says that it has improved its so-called "new opal printing" so that text and images change form depending on the angle at which they are viewed. The technique involves the printing of gold and silver coated with aluminum by...

Filmless Tissue Case.
July 25, 2005... Kimura Kigata has announced the release of "Tissue Case" a box for tissue paper that, unlike conventional boxes, does not require a plastic film around the opening to keep the tissues from falling back into the box. The box employs a...

Nippon Paper Core Industrial Develops New Type Seamless Paper Core Product.
July 25, 2005... Nippon Paper Core Industrial has developed a new seamless paper core. The product, known as New Core, was developed by improving existing products High Core and NP Core and was treated to prevent paper dust. Dust is the reason paper cores...

Plant based conductive sheet.
July 25, 2005... Nagoya based Ribran Corporation in conjunction with Mitsui Chemicals has developed a biodegradable conductive sheet for use in the IT sector with superior gas permeation and anti condensation properties. Consisting primarily of a corn...

Biodegradable Antibacterial Sheet.
July 25, 2005... Dainichi Seika Kogyo has announced the development of a 100% biodegradable sheet ideal for use in takeaway food products, etc. containing "Wasa Pal" an antibacterial agent derived from natural horseradish and mustard oil (Patent held by Tokyo...

Luxury Tissue Paper.
July 25, 2005... Oji Nepia has released "Nepia Yasashii Tissue paper" a 3 box pack of highly absorbent ultra-soft 2 ply tissue paper featuring a range of tulip flower designs on the box. Price: 160 tissues / box x 3 boxes = 298 yen.

Nano Steam Particle Dish Washer.
July 25, 2005... Hitachi Home Solutions has released Nano Steam Shinto Senzo Kirakira Seikatsu KF-W70 EV" a low water volume automatic dishwasher with a steam function that blows nano-sized particles of heated steam over the dishes. The micro sized...

Deodorising Drier.
July 25, 2005... Mitsubishi Electrics has announced the release of the latest "DX Series" laundry tumble drier featuring a deodorising and a pollen removal cycle that can be used to rid clothing of any allergen particles without prior washing. A unique 15...

Disposable Pet Towel.
July 25, 2005... Johnson Trading has launched "Joy Pet Mizunoiranai (Waterless) Shampoo Towel Rinse-in Type" - a disposable pet towel specialized in cleaning dirt from pet such as dog or cat without using water. Thick mesh material. Contains highly safe "Amino...

3 in 1 Dehumidifier & Air Conditioner.
July 25, 2005... Nagoya based Toyotomi has released "Petit Cool" a low cost 3 in 1 dehumidifier, air conditioner and laundry drier. The compact device measuring W: 22cm x H: 54cm x D: 22 has a daily dehumidifying capacity of 7 litres. The air expelled from...

Wet Wipes for Young Babies.
July 25, 2005... Wakodo has released "Oshokuji wet Tissue" an alcohol and fragrance free wet wipe specifically designed for cleaning the hands and mouths of young babies. The soft extra thick non-woven sheets are impregnated with a number of natural...

Cute, Brightly Coloured Vacuum Cleaner.
July 25, 2005... Electrolux Japan has recently announced the release of "Erugo Space" a stylishly cute, round shaped vacuum cleaner available in 2 bright colours: bright red "Bloodlet" and vibrant "Lime Grass Green". The device features a rubber bumper...

Bio Portable Toilet.
July 25, 2005... Kita Kyushuu based Sun Bio has announced the development of "Dai Shizen Personal" a portable toilet suitable for commercial use that utilizes an electric motor and bacterial action to breakdown waste. Suitable for use both indoors and...

Water Faucet Filter Device.
July 25, 2005... MRC Home Product has introduced "Zero ni Clean Sui CSPUD" ("Turn Zero to Clean Water CSPUD") - a water faucet filter device with universal design and high function. Attached lever is set both left side and right side for change-over easily....

Insecticide.
July 25, 2005... Haraya has introduced "Tachisare! (Go Away!)" - an insecticide that expels all the animals and insects from fields. Main active ingredients are wood vinegar and garlic. Different from the conventional insecticide. Spray at intervals of 2-meter...

Granular Culture Soil for Home Gardening.
July 25, 2005... Iris Oyama has introduced "Golden ryujyo Baiyodo (Granular Culture Soil)" - a granular culture soil for home gardening to grow plants and vegetables at home. Each granular soil has plenty of nutrition. It creates an ideal home gardening for...

Deodorant Armpits Powder.
July 25, 2005... Baison has introduced "Waki Lala Betaase Catch" ("Catch Armpit Sweat") from Deodorant Armpit Care Products - a sponge powder controls an excess sweat and prevents stickiness and smell caused by sweat. A translucent white. It brightens dark...

Nasal Fluid.
July 25, 2005... Creation Arcos has introduced "Biscat" - a nasal fluid (Salt Solution) to prevent pollen. Sterilizing and cleansing powers help prevent pollen and clean nasal passages. Causes no membrane damages. Upright delivers a stream. Clean with tissue...

Flat Toothpick.
July 25, 2005... Maruki has launched "Hirayoji" ("Flat Toothpick") - an easy-to-use toothpick. A tip of toothpick is flat and removes food remains easily between teeth without damaging teeth and gums. It is a big, long and unbreakable unlike the conventional...

Screen Door and Porch Cleaner.
July 25, 2005... Mantensha has introduced "Amido to Beranda Soji" ("Screen Door and Porch Cleaner") - an vacuum cleaner attachment for cleaning screen door and porch. Attach to nozzle and rotate to select either screen door or porch. Screen door is a napped...

Red Tile Coaster.
July 25, 2005... Shingaki Kawara Kojo has introduced "Akagawara (Red Tile) Coaster" - a red tile (Okinawa's special product) coaster. Smooth breathing and absorbing powers make a quick dry and lowers a temperature. Absorbs water drops, does not stick to the...

Super Tough Pet Bottle Cutting Scissors.
July 25, 2005... Kanematsu Kogyo has released "Eco Benri" a pair of scissors with unique pelican bill shaped blades specifically designed to cut up milk cartons and PET bottles for recycling. The middle of the 155mm long scissors is bent at a 90 degree...

Mule Cleaning Cloth.
July 25, 2005... Sony CP Laboratories has released "Selebulus Mule Fuki Fuki Cloth" a 15cm x 20cm rayon cloth designed to lift and remove sweat, dirt and odours from mules and sandles. Features a refreshing peach/mint fragrance. Price: 20 cloths = 399 yen.

Deep Fry Fat Fire Extinguisher.
July 25, 2005... Bonex has released "Kateiyo Tenpura Kasai Senyo Shoka Pack" a pack containing potassium carbonate that produces a chemical reaction to rapidly extinguish flames when thrown onto a typical kitchen deep fry fat fire. Suitable for up to 700ml...

Nasal Passage Relieving Pads.
July 25, 2005... Tokyo based MD Japan has released "Hana Pii Kafun Version" aromatic nasal passage and sinus relieving pads impregnated with essential oils that clip inside the nose. The pads containing magnolia, tea tree and eucalyptus oils release a...

Bath Water Refreshing Liquid.
July 25, 2005... ST Chemicals has released "Sara Yu Fukkatsu" a non chlorine liquid containing active ingredients in the form of a bamboo extract and alum that enables bath water to be reused. Unlike Western style baths, Japanese baths are equipped with a...

Car Air Con Deodoriser.
July 25, 2005... Soft 99 Corporation has released "Super Xai Duct In Squash" an in car air conditioner deodorising spray formulated with an antibacterial agent that is sprayed directly onto the blower ducts. The slim bottle, containing approximately 200 spray...

Deodorising Diaper Bags.
July 25, 2005... Osaka based Saraya has released 3 diaper deodorising products under the brand name "Smile Helper-San". The products are:"Omutsu No Shoshu Bukuro" - A bag for disposing of used diapers made of a special plastic impregnated with a fast...

Rising Wave Fragrance for Men.
July 25, 2005... Fitz Corporation has released "Rising Wave" a refreshing 3 stage fragrance for men. The initial pineapple fragrance when first applied gradually changes into a sexy herbal aroma before its final transformation into a serene ocean...

Soap Foaming Device.
July 25, 2005... Tokyo based Agyu has released "Foaming Soapy" a battery operated device that produces a soft creamy foam from conventional liquid soap at the touch of a button. The liquid soap is simply added to a tank located in the bottom of the device...

Amino Acid Bristle Makeup Brush.
July 25, 2005... Osaka based Pureness has released "Pure Messo" a range of high quality hand made makeup brushes featuring bristles impregnated with an amino acid moisturising agent. Unlike conventional brushes, the ends of the bristles have been...

Compact Shredder.
July 25, 2005... Ferosu Japan has released "Personal Shredder PS 62C" a compact shredder measuring just W: 203mm x L: 410mm x H: 327mm, enabling it to fit comfortably under a desk. The shredder features a light sensor that automatically starts when paper...

Acetone Free Nail Polish Remover.
July 25, 2005... Tokyo based World Kikaku has begun the marketing of "Rentner" an odourless and acetone free nail polish remover that gently removes nail varnish without stripping the nails of vital nutrients or turning them yellow. The biodegradable nail...

Snore Reducing Pillow.
July 25, 2005... Tokyo based Lofty has released "Ibiki Taisaku Makura" an elongated pillow developed in conjunction with the Futoda Sleep Research Centre - a specialist in sleep disorders - that helps prevent snoring by encouraging the user to sleep in a stable...

Insect Repellent Stickers.
July 25, 2005... Nisshin Medico has released "Mushiyoke Patch" a sticker type insect repellent impregnated with eucalyptus oil that is simply attached in a number of locations directly on the bedding. The stickers, measuring 3.6cm release the natural...

Adhesive Alarm.
July 25, 2005... Asahi Denki has released "Elba Usugata Alarm" a range of 3 easy to install, low cost compact intruder alarms. The products are: "Shindokanchishiki" - An ultra thin alarm that can be attached to any surface including windows that sounds...

Essential Oil Extract Hay Fever Remedy.
July 25, 2005... Biken has released "Series 1" a range of 4 hay fever symptom alleviating products containing a range of aromatic essential oil extracts. All the products in the range contain extracts from tea tree oil, camomile and eucalyptus and include...

No Cup Drink Cooler.
July 25, 2005... Zojirushi Mahobin has released "Tough Jag ST - CA" a durable, insulated stainless steel bottle for keeping drinks cold that can be drunk directly out of, eliminating the need for a cup. Air vents have been added to the wide 7cm spout,...

Faucet & Water Purifier Set.
July 25, 2005... Gloe Japan has begun the marketing of "Gloe" a combined faucet and water purifier device designed by the German faucet manufacturer Gloe featuring a simple yet elegant design and a durable highly polished chrome finish. The product is...

Pepper Spray Key Fob.
July 25, 2005... Osaka based Big Wing has released "Spit Fire" a key fob pepper spray that releases a harmless yet debilitating spray of pepper at the touch of a button. Each device provides up to 8 sprays. Refill cartridges also available. Price: 3,465 yen.

Windscreen Mist Prevention Cloth.
July 25, 2005... Toto has released "Kumori Tome Cloth X-Clear" a cloth containing a newly developed surfactant that prevents mist forming on car windscreens. The micro-sized capsules containing the surfactant dissolve on contact with moisture, creating a...

Kitchen Waste Disposal System for High Rise Apartments.
July 25, 2005... Stapler and nail gun manufacturer Max has announced the release of a new kitchen waste disposal system that first shreds then utilizes parasites to breakdown the waste into CO2 and water. The system, small enough to fit into conventional...

Pot Type Titanium Oxide Catalyst Porcelain Air Purifier.
July 25, 2005... Fine porcelain manufacturer Kitano Tojudo in conjunction with Tokyo based Andes Electrical have developed "Ryokan" a stylish ceramic pot type air purifier that utilizes a titanium oxide catalytic reaction to breakdown odour causing organic...

Ultra Thin 0.02mm Condom.
July 25, 2005... Sagami Rubber Limited has released "Shin-Sagami Original 0.02mm" an ultra thin 0.02mm condom that is up to 4 times as strong as conventional products. Made from polyurethane using a specially developed process that eliminates the typical...

Cotton Moisturising Face Mask.
July 25, 2005... Yagi has released "Eniwaizu face mask" a reusable full face, contoured moisturising 100% deep pile cotton face mask impregnated with squalene, collagen and silk protein. The belts which fasten behind the head holding the mask firmly in...

Eye Heating / Coling Masks.
July 25, 2005... Hiroshima based Kenyu has released "Hitomi Sawayaka Eye Refure DX" an eye mask with pockets for inserting a heat retaining jelly substance that can either be heated or cooled to the desired temperature to soothe tired eyes. The mask...

Shoe Odour Eating Balls.
July 25, 2005... Global Product Planning has released "High Freshener Ball" a ball type product containing a bag with a selection of a range of fragrances designed to deodorise and keep shoes and boots smelling fresh. The plastic balls, measuring 5cm in...

Ceramide Hair Treatment Brush.
July 25, 2005... Osaka based Bess Kogyo has released "Ceramide Plus" 2 types of brushes with bristles impregnated with ceramide and macadamia nut oil moisturising and treatment agents. The ceramide and macadamia nut oil, contained in micro sized capsules,...

Weight Loss Effect Nail Polish Remover.
July 25, 2005... Torein Corporation has released "Calorie Off Lets diet Nail [Polish] Remover" a nail varnish remover containing a fruit aroma that is said to help in dieting. According to a company spokesperson, the aroma stimulates sympathetic nerves in...

Non-Toothpaste Dog Toothbrush.
July 25, 2005... Health Support Japan has released "Koshu Ni Owan" an oral care toothbrush set for dogs that does not require toothpaste. Instead, positive and a negatively charged pieces of metal are fitted to the base of the brush. On contact with saliva,...

Flower Arrangement Room Freshener.
July 25, 2005... Hakugen has released "Kayasaki Shyogo No Kaori No Flower Arrangement" a fragrant room air freshener set consisting of fragrance beads, artificial flowers and a glass bowl. The fragrant beads are simply placed in the bowl and the selection...

Compressed BBQ Charcoal.
July 25, 2005... Kawasho Live Pia has released "Kantan 10" a BBQ charcoal product made of compressed charcoal and containing a lighting agent. Powdered charcoal is first mixed with a lighting agent and a cornstarch bonding agent before being compressed into...

Dual Layer Stainless Steel Thermos.
July 25, 2005... Tiger Mahobin has released "Sahara Cool MMI-A" a convenient stainless steel thermos bottle for keeping drinks cold featuring a double skin with an insulating layer of air in between. Unlike conventional products where the lid needs to be...

Hang on Wall Cup Dispenser.
July 25, 2005... Sanappu has released "Cup Pon 150" disposable paper cups in a bag that is simply hung on the wall by the drinks dispenser. The bag features a serrated end that catches the following cup preventing it from slipping fully out. Price: 20 cups...

Close Fitting Mask.
July 25, 2005... Haku Juji has released "Just Mask SV" a contoured face mask designed to prevent pollen particles from entering via gaps between the mask and the face and also prevent glasses from misting up. The mask features a unique "V" shaped profile...

Cold Tea Server.
July 25, 2005... Thermos has released "TPB 1500" a strong, light weight 1.5 litre insulated jug for use at the table designed to keep drinks cold. The jug features an easy to hold handle and a lid with 2 turning positions - one to trap ice so that only the...

Ceramic Charcoal Pillow & Mask Set.
July 25, 2005... Asukamu has released "Nemutte Goran" a pillow and eye mask set provided with a pocket in which to place deodorising and moisture level adjusting ceramic charcoal beads. The inside of the pillow is made up of soft cushion beads which can be...

Dipilate & Moisturising Puff.
July 25, 2005... Osaka based Besu Kogyo has recently released "Bikyaku Smooth Puff" a two sided puff designed to both depilate fine hairs from the face, arms and legs, remove layers of dead skin as well as moisturise. The puff is impregnated with micro...

Sheepskin Duster & Duster Cleaner.
July 25, 2005... Nippon General Appliances has released "Dustomer" a compact light weight (1.9kg) cordless device designed to remove dust trapped on dusters. The sheepskin duster (supplied), ideal for cleaning delicate electrical equipment such as PCs,...

Pet Hair Removing Vacuum Attachment.
July 25, 2005... Osaka based Nippon Shiru has released "Mira Cleaner pro" a vacuum cleaner attachment specifically designed to lift pet hairs from both soft and hard flooring surfaces, including deep pile carpets. The 2 roller type brushes provided on the...

Men's Facial Brush.
July 25, 2005... Lucky Corporation has released "Otoko No Sengan Pad" a pad type facial brush made of soft silicone specially designed for men. The fine undulations on the pad's surface produces a fine lather that helps removes excess skin oil and trapped...

Micro Pocket Cleansing Cloth.
July 25, 2005... Toray has released "Toray Ie Ju Kirei" an antibacterial agent impregnated cleansing cloth made up of ultra fine particles that trap dirt particles leaving surfaces spotless without requiring the use of cleansers. The micro fibres making up...

Sun Screen for Babies.
July 25, 2005... Wakodo has released "Sun Cut Baby" an easy spreading, easy to rinse off factor 17 cream type sun screen specifically designed for sensitive baby skin. A similar factor 30 milky lotion for all the family is also available (850 yen). Price: 750...

Battery Powered Skin Cleansing & Care Range.
July 25, 2005... Twin Bird Kogyo has released "Be Mainte" a range of 4 battery powered skin and scalp cleansing products. Items include:"Tohi Cleansing Brush" - A rechargeable, fully waterproof 2 in 1 shampoo lathering and scalp massage brush that produces a...

New Foot Care Series from Clothly.
July 25, 2005... The A&A [Active & Aroma] Series from Clothly is a new line of foot care products that contains more than 70% plant ingredients and features a weak acid formulation exactly the same as that of natural skin. Products in the range include: 1)...

Ceramic Filter to Purify Water.
July 25, 2005... JTB Souvenir and Photo has introduced "Hyakunen no Shizuku" ("Hundred Year's Water Drop") - a ceramic filter made by Japanese famous brand "Shigaraki Yaki" in Shigaken, Japan. A filter divides a water jar into upper and lower portions and...

Air Purifier for Small Room.
July 25, 2005... Iwatani Sangyo has launched "Iwatani Ion Refre Anti-Allergen Function Personal Type Air Purifier" - an air purifier to hang on wall in small room. "Anti-Allergen Function Filter" combines gingko extract, which prevents an activation of allergen...