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

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

Cosmetics Importers Association of Japan Releases 2004 Import Totals.
March 25, 2005... The Cosmetics Importers Association of Japan says that total 2004 cosmetics imports (excluding toothpaste, soap, etc.) rose 9.4% year on year to 160.4 billion yen. The performance was strong in a year in which market analysts were watching to...

Etik-Ouest Looks for Japanese Agent to Sell Open/Close Label for Packages.
March 25, 2005... French company Etik-ouest has developed Etik Tack, an open/close label for pillow packs of pasta, candies and other products. The company, with annual sales of 2.9 million euros, is looking for a Japanese agent. The company designs and...

CKK Functional Bag Reduce Hydrogen Chloride from Incinerators.
March 25, 2005... CKK sells functional bag Eco Clean, which reduces the output of hydrogen chloride, a dioxin precursor, when incinerated with garbage. Since slaked lime compound is added to the product, it chemically changes hydrogen chloride that occurs in the...

Kanae Shifts from PVC to A-PET for Easy-Open Packs.
March 25, 2005... Responding to a move away from the use of PVC for packing medical and cosmetic liquids, Kanae has introduced Spikapack for its customers. Spikapack is based on Kanapack, a PVC package that is popular for being easy to open with the bend of the...

Omori Fold-up Gift Box Uses No Adhesive.
March 25, 2005... Omori's fold-up gift container Cube Box is enjoying popularity. The Cube Box is assembled from one notched sheet of polypropylene and held together by stoppers that hold the handle in place. No adhesive is necessary. The assembled Cube Box...

Kyodo Printing Develops Anti-Static Material and Plate.
March 25, 2005... Kyodo Printing has developed a static electricity preventing material, which it is selling in plate form under the brand name Elenot. Anti-static technology has been limited to surface coatings and materials worked into other materials, but...

New Semi-Automatic Filler-Capper from 3S.
March 25, 2005... Nagoya-based 3 S has introduced the new semi-automatic FC-20S filler-capper, which in standard form sells for between three and four million yen. Requiring j ust one operator, whose job of troubleshooting is made easier by the simple...

Shizuoka Sangyo, Hypertech Japan Develop Water-Retaining Shipping Bag for Cut Flowers.
March 25, 2005... Shizuoka Sangyo and Hypertech Japan have developed Air Flower Bag, a water-retaining bag for shipping cut flowers. The product uses a two-layer air cushioning developed by Hypertech Japan. The user puts water in the outer bag followed by the...

Sato Offers Versatile, Fast Seal Separator.
March 25, 2005... Sato offers the seal separator Seal Mate EX for 49,800 yen. The product is billed as the industry's fastest, with three seal feed speeds, the highest at 110 mm/second. The device is a compact 110mm ~ 260mm ~ 170mm. Rolls of seals can be simply...

Sunny Sangyo Film Emits Negative Ions to Keep Flowers Fresh.
March 25, 2005... Sunny Sangyo, manufacturer of packaging materials for cut flowers, has offered a new OP film embedded with substances that emit negative ions to help flowers last longer. Company tests indicate that flowers can stay fresh about 50% longer. The...

Unitika, NEC Use Plant Resin for PC's Outer Frame.
March 25, 2005... Unitika and NEC have announced a new material developed by mixing biodegradable resin (polylactic acid) and fiber from kenaf. Polylactic acid does not ordinarily have good heat resistance and non-combustibility, but these problems have now been...

Sony Music Communications Creates CD Case of Pulp and Starch.
March 25, 2005... Sony Music Communications has developed a CD case that is made from pulp and starch. A joint development with Daiho Industrial, the CD case is made when pulp and starch are mixed with water and injection molded. It does not use petroleum as a...

Sekisui Jushi Bander Paomatic with 100% PP Tape.
March 25, 2005... Sekisui Jushi has introduced a new banding machine that is just as noticed for the special tape it uses as for the characteristics of the machine itself. The new Paomatic bands packages at the rate of up to 20 units per minute and in sizes as...

Technos Product Appearance Sensor a Powerful Solution.
March 25, 2005... Technos has launched the Neuro Shikaku Sensor 15000K Model FA, used to find product appearance defects. Its powerful camera performs more than 100 times more capably than the human eye to zero in on questionable areas, after which it makes a...

Healthy Cooking Oven.
March 25, 2005... Sharp has released "Healthy-o AX-HC1" a healthy cooking oven that utilises super heated water vapour and the resultant heat of condensation to remove fat and salt from the food as it cooks. The water vapour, heated to temperatures of 300...

Low Odour Kitchen Waste Processor.
March 25, 2005... Sharp has released "NP-40 CX-S" a bio type, low odour kitchen waste processing unit that utilises yeast and other fermentation bacteria. The device, with a daily processing capacity of 1.3 kg, is capable of reducing the volume of waste by...

Fast Cooking Convection Oven.
March 25, 2005... Sharp has released "Spot & Steam Oven Range RE-WB30" a large 31 litre capacity split level convection oven featuring a hot air flow over double that of conventional models. The increased air flow combined with temperatures of up to 300...

Wet Wipe Vacuum Head Attachment.
March 25, 2005... Sanyo has announced the release of "Jet Turn" a vacuum cleaner featuring an attachment for wet wipes. The wet wipes, now popular among housewives for wiping flooring, etc are simply attached to the head of the device and run over the hard...

High Capacity Self Cooling Heat Pump.
March 25, 2005... Sanyo has announced the release of "Shizen Reibai Heat Pump Kyoyuki" a self cooling hot water heat pump developed in conjunction with the electricity supplier Kansai Denryoku featuring a 9 kilowatt heating capacity. A single device is...

Lighting with Integrated Firealarm.
March 25, 2005... Matsushita Electrics has released "Kemuri Toban No Akari" and "Netsu Toban No Akari" 2 types of home ceiling lighting products featuring heat detection and smoke detection functions respectively. When the models designed for the living or...

Easy to Read Blood Pressure Reader.
March 25, 2005... Matsushita Electrics has released "Tekubi Ketsuastukei Diagnostec" a wrist type blood pressure measuring device capable of measuring both high and low blood pressure and pulse rates. The meter, which slips onto the wrist, features a large...

Pet Friendly Building Products.
March 25, 2005... Matsushita Electrics has released "Neko Wan Paku" a range of building products specifically for households with pets. The range includes scratch resistant wall panels in a wood grain finish, laminate flooring with a special surface coating...

New Interior Lighting Range from NEC.
March 25, 2005... Tokyo based electrical appliance manufacturer NEC has released a range of 19 new multi function lighting devices complete with a slim profile remote control with a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) enabling the lights to be turned on and off from...

Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Ceramic Dishes.
March 25, 2005... Tokyo based Andrex has released "Fruits & Vegetables Dish" a unique range of 17 ceramic dishes and bowls in the shape of fresh fruit and vegetables. The brightly coloured bowls, etc in the shape of apples, kiwi fruit, pineapples, asparagus...

Slim Type Door Interphone.
March 25, 2005... Matsushita Electrics has announced the release of "Mansion HA System Cution" a stylish security interphone for domestic use featuring a camera monitor. The slim profile device, protruding only 17mm from the surface of the wall when...

Sasanqua Aroma Toilet Roll.
March 25, 2005... Paper product manufacturing giant Oji Nepia has released "Nepia Japan No Kaori Sazanka" a new addition to their scented 100% pulp 2 ply toilet paper product range. All of the existing fragrances in the range are those closely associated...

Adhesive Message Paper Range.
March 25, 2005... Rin Tec has released "Fit Mate" a range of 3 different adhesive note paper products. The range includes:"Tracing" - A semitransparent adhesive note paper that enables the content of the paper underneath to be read. "3 Dan Memo" - A three...

Hand Held Magnifying Glass with Stand.
March 25, 2005... Sunstar Bungu has released "Stand-tsuke Rupe Pro" a hand held magnifying glass featuring a handle that unfolds to double as a stand which can easily be adjusted to the desired height. A plastic lens has been used to reduce overall weight....

Posture Pillow.
March 25, 2005... Akaishi has released "Shisei Balance Perfect Sleep" a unique 5 petal flower shaped pillow that helps maintain the ideal posture when sleeping. The pillow, placed either between the knees by those who sleep on their side or under the legs...

Crystal Motif Stockings.
March 25, 2005... Etowaru Kaito has released "Eve Valenti Crystal Stockings" a range of elegant stockings featuring either a water droplet or a rose pattern on the ankle area made of different sized crystals. Available in 2 sizes and 2 colours: Black and...

Hair Straightening Iron.
March 25, 2005... Matsushita Electrics has released "Minus Ion Steam Straighter Ionity" a fast acting hair straightening device that utilises both steam and negatively charged ions. The negatively charged ions are released from 2 outlets to ensure full...

Window Condensation Prevention Film.
March 25, 2005... Akiresu has recently released "Ketshro Shunin" a highly transparent film applied to the inside of window glass that significantly reduces the formation of condensation. The easy to apply film creates an air pocket between the glass surface...

Odour Absorbing Plug-in Toilet Deodoriser.
March 25, 2005... Japanese bathroom fitting manufacturing giant Toto has released "Toto Toilet Dasshu Fan" a compact yet powerful plug-in fan that absorbs unpleasant odours. The device contains an active charcoal filter that rapidly extracts airborne...

Stand Type Mosquito Net.
March 25, 2005... Siam Dutch Mosquito Netting has released "TSR Net Hanger" a mosquito featuring its own easily assembled stand. The light weight aluminium stand can be assembled in one minute and stands next to the bed eliminating the need for a hook to be...

Bath Pillows.
March 25, 2005... Osaka based Charlie has released "Air Bath Pillow" 2 different shaped pillows for use in the bath. The air inflatable "Air Bath Pillow" pillows feature suckers on one side enabling the pillow to be attached securely to the end of the bath...

Relaxation Aroma Snake.
March 25, 2005... SHF Sanhatinesu has released "Mattari Gradation Style" a cute snake like soft toy with a hollow centre designed to aid relaxation. To help de-stress, the hand and arm is simply inserted into the mouth of the snake. The unique sensation...

Shock Absorbing Magnetic Insoles.
March 25, 2005... Osaka based Arc Quest has released "Mag Insole" a shock absorbing insole designed to help promote blood flow to the extremity of the foot. In addition to stabilizing the foot and helping to improve posture, the insole features 3 different...

Pet Drink Bottle Holder.
March 25, 2005... Biburo has released "Bottle Loop" a convenient PET plastic bottle holder attached to a strap enabling the bottle to be hung around the neck, slung from the shoulder or hung from the waist. The device consists of a loop that fits around the...

Charcoal Type Water Purifier.
March 25, 2005... Tokyo based Shizu Enterprise has released "Passion Bichotan" a water purifying device made from a special high quality charcoal. The charcoal, made from specially selected wood is made using a traditional process in which the wood is...

Kitchen Probe Thermometer with Alarm.
March 25, 2005... Tokyo based Reakku Japan has released "Kitchen Ondokei" a digital probe type thermometer suitable for measuring both solid and liquid type foods and featuring an alarm that can be set to sound at specific temperatures. The thermometer is...

Home Shochu Server.
March 25, 2005... Saiki has released "Long Server Set Udei" a compact, 2 litre table top shochu (A Japanese style vodka) and water server similar in style to those found in many Japanese bars. The porcelain (Finished in a traditional "Binoyaki" glaze)...

Easy to Remove Magnetic Wall Hooks.
March 25, 2005... Tokyo based Ohto has released "Kyoryoku Magnet Super Hook" a powerful magnetic refrigerator or wall hook that can easily be removed when required. Featuring a durable ABS plastic base and stainless steel hook the product can easily be...

Magnetic Photo Frame Set.
March 25, 2005... Ladona has released "Magnet Frame" a stylish magnet photo frame set consisting of 2 frames made of high grade stainless steel attached by magnets to a freestanding stainless steel plate. The frames feature a high gloss silver coating and...

Impact Resistant Window Glass Film.
March 25, 2005... Osaka based Hikari has released "Bohan Film" a transparent polycarbonate film designed to stop unlawful intruders by preventing the glass from being smashed by burglars. According to the manufacturer, the 0.5mm thick film requires up to 13...

Bathroom Mist Maker.
March 25, 2005... Haman in conjunction with Osaka Gas has developed a ceiling mounted bathroom heating device featuring a hot steam function that produces heated steam to create a steam bath effect in the bathroom. The device heats the steam to 40 degrees...

Herbal Cards.
March 25, 2005... Tokyo based Sabuhiromori has released "Herb Bath of the World" featuring a range of 6 greeting cards containing a range of aromatic herbal bath additives in teabag form. Each of the cards features a picture depicting different parts of the...

Bottom Shaping Panties.
March 25, 2005... Kobe based Rakure has released "Rakure Piri" a range of ladies underwear designed to create a fashionable round, firm looking bottom. The panties are made of a special material that clings closely to the body without requiring the need of...

Waterless Aquarium.
March 25, 2005... Seiji has released "Vertial Vision 2" a back lighted picture frame featuring realistic moving images of fish in an aquarium. The device consists of a television screen like frame measuring L: 30cm x W: 23cm x D: 8cm that is hung on the...

Antibacterial Dish Washing Water Maker.
March 25, 2005... Infinity Japan has released "Fountain Cure washer" a water purification device, connected to the faucet that removes impurities and chemical residue from the water making it ideal for washing dishes, etc. The product uses a cartridge type...

Galileo Thermometer.
March 25, 2005... Nikko Tanebatake has begun the marketing of "Galileo Thermometer" a thermometer invented by the famous Italian inventor and astronomer consisting of a number of glass spheres floating in a liquid filled tube. The spheres inside the tube...

Chopping Board with Integrated Tray.
March 25, 2005... Ichiya Sangyo has released "Kokin Tray Tsuki Manaita" a chopping board featuring an integrated tray. Made from durable polyethylene, the sliding tray, designed to hold the cut vegetables, etc features drainage holes for water and other...

Cork Inserts.
March 25, 2005... Kobe City based Eco One has released "Kaisoku Cork 999" a moulded shoe insert for men made from natural cork. According to the manufacturer, the cork helps keep the feet cool in summer and warm in winter, features a natural deodorising...

Ultra Violet Light Antibacterial Shoe Cleaning Device.
March 25, 2005... Osaka based electrical appliance manufacturer Koizumi Seiki has released a device that uses a combination of warm air and ultra violet light to destroy odour and athlete foot causing bacteria residing on shoes. The shoes are simply placed...

High Suction Power Bag Type Vacuum Cleaner.
March 25, 2005... Hitachi Home & Life Solution has released "Power Star" a high powered, 620 Watt bag type vacuum cleaner that provides strong suction power even when the bag becomes full. The product features a dual air way located on the rear of the lid...

Rabbit Feeder.
March 25, 2005... Marukan has released "Bokuso Lunch Ball" a wire ball type device containing feed attached to the inside of the hutch through which rabbits, hamsters and the like are able to feed. The feeding action of the rabbit turns the ball, keeping the...

New Shoe Cloth with Shoe Bag.
March 25, 2005... Columbus, Shoe Cream and Shoe Product Maker, has released "Shoes Kerchief" - A new shoe cloth with shoe bag. Handy to carry for travel. 2 colors: Orange & Beige and Purple & Green. Reversible. Same material (Polyester/Nylon) used in front and...

Dual Filter Air Purifier from Toshiba.
March 25, 2005... Tokyo based Toshiba Consumer Marketing has released a range of air purification devices featuring a unique dual filter system that utilizes a combination of magnetic force and artificial enzymes to eliminate airborne allergens. The dual...

Photo Catalyst Air Purifier.
March 25, 2005... Osaka based paint manufacturer Daiken Kagak Kogyo has released a highly efficient, high speed air purifying device that utilises a photo catalyst. The catalyst, consisting of a combination of zinc oxide and platinum is capable of breaking...

New Removable Kitchen Sanitary Products.
March 25, 2005... Nitoms, Home Adhesive Tape Top Maker, has launched new "Removable Kitchen Sanitary Products". Use "Removable Hook Tape" to decorate kitchen products freely. 4 items: "Removable Paper Towel Holder" - fixes a paper towel holder anywhere freely,...

Room Humidifier with Child Safe Steam Unit.
March 25, 2005... Mitsubishi Denki has recently released "SVS 504" a room humidifier featuring a steam unit that releases low temperature steam making it safe for use even around very young children. The unit produces 40 degree temperature steam - some 20...

New Adhesive Cleaner.
March 25, 2005... Nitoms, Home Adhesive Tape Top Maker, has launched "Korokoro (Roll Over) Precia" from new "Korokoro" Series - a new strong adhesive cleaner to catch dust and hair. Handy and convenient. In 1983 the company has developed "Korokoro" adhesive...

New Recycle Label.
March 25, 2005... Nichiban has released "Mytack Recycle Label" - a label is made from old papers (100% recycled) and is made environmentally friendly. 12 items: (1) ML-1 RC, White, 12mm x 24mm; (2) ML-5 RC, White, 34mm x 79mm; (3) ML-6 RC, White, 8mm x 20mm; (4)...

Breath Fresh Oral Care Range.
March 25, 2005... Alpha Net has begun the marketing of "Cera Breath Oral Care System" an antibacterial oral rinse and tooth-gel that uses oxygen to suppress the bacteria responsible for bad breath. Available in convenient single use packs. Price: Tooth-gel...

New Double Side Adhesive Tape.
March 25, 2005... Nitoms, Home Adhesive Tape Top Maker, has launched "Tayoto Ryomen Tape" ("Double Sided Adhesive Tape for Various Use"). This new tape is tested for "Sick House Syndrome" by the Ministry of Welfare, Japan and cleared VOV 13 (Volatile Organic...

Aromatherapy Dehumififier.
March 25, 2005... Mitsubishi Juko Kucho System has released a simple energy efficient room humidifying device with an aromatherapy function. Water is first absorbed by a cloth wick from a reservoir. This is then heated and expelled out as steam by a fan....

New Hinge Door Stopper.
March 25, 2005... Nitoms, Home Product Maker, has launched "Hirakido (Hinged Door) Stopper" from "Disaster Protection Series" for home security system against unexpected natural disasters. This new stopper locks one hinged door and also two hinged doors tightly...

New Freeze Dry Pet Food.
March 25, 2005... Vanguard International Foods has launched "Mixed Vege (Vegetables) Cube" - A new freeze dry dog food is mixed with 5 kinds of vegetables and fruits; namely, kale, cabbage, carrot, red pepper and apple. Light weight - 10g per piece. Handy to...

New High-Performance Mask.
March 25, 2005... Nichiban has launched "Virus Block Mask" - a new protective musk with sterilizing filter that absorbs and destroys 99.9 per cent of virus, MRSA colon bacillus 0157 and other bacteria and controls their occurrence and multiplication. Contains 1...

P&G Updates Dishwasher Detergent High Wash Joy.
March 25, 2005... P&G has updated dishwasher detergent product High Wash Joy. Now the product contains more enzymes to strengthen its cleaning ability and a new bleach activating agent has been added to enhance the bleach effect. With the product, the user does...

New Liquid Laundry Detergent from P&G.
March 25, 2005... P&G has released a new liquid laundry detergent, Ariel Ion Power Gel. The product dissolves fast in smaller amount of water and does not make much lather, so it is good for drum type washing machines. It does not leave any detergent residue on...

Silver Ion Antibacterial Laundry Balls.
March 25, 2005... Tokyo based Planet Company has released "Ag Plus Shower" consisting of 5mm diameter ceramic and silver balls that when placed in the lint net produce silver ions that prevent bacterial build-up on clothing. According to the manufacturer,...

New Fragrance.
March 25, 2005... Avon Products has launched "Today-Tomorrow-Always (Eau de Parfum Spray I)" - A fragrance symbolized 3 Love. Fragrance Note: Metamorphic White Floral: (1) Top Note - pure and sweet smell freesia and fresh plant essence blending into white paper...

Dry Mouth Spray.
March 25, 2005... Alpha Net has begun the marketing of "Thayers Dry Mouth Spray" an oral spray produced in the United States and formulated to aid the natural saliva production process a common cause of bad breath. Available in refreshing citrus and mint...

Between Teeth Electronic Cleanser.
March 25, 2005... Matsushita Electrics has released "Doltz Jet Washer" a oral care device that produces a powerful combined water and air spray to cleanse food particles from between the teeth. The ergonomically designed device is easy to manipulate and...

High Speed Allergen Sensor Air Purifier.
March 25, 2005... Mitsubishi Electrics has released an air purifier featuring a fast acting sensor able to detect pollen, dust mites and other air borne allergens up to 3 times faster than previously possible. The 5 level swing movement of the device...

Electrical Discharge Air Purifier.
March 25, 2005... Daikin Electrics has announced the release of "Flash Streamer Hikari Kurieru" an air purification device featuring so-called "Streamer Electric Discharge" technology. The device emits a constant stream of powerful antioxidant high speed...

New Protective Sheets for Scattering Glasses.
March 25, 2005... Nitoms, Home Product Maker, has launched "Glass Hisan boshi Sheet - Hirohaba" ("Protective Sheet for Scattering Glass Products - Wide Size") from "Disaster Protection Series" for home security system against unexpected natural disasters. This...

New Fragrance Shave Guard from Schick.
March 25, 2005... Schick Japan has released their long selling "Schick Yakuyo Shave Guard" medicated shaving foam for sensitive skin in new packaging and with a new invigorating "Fresh lime" fragrance. This the 4 th packaging change features a man with rugged,...

Multi Pattern Foil Blade Shaver.
March 25, 2005... Gillette Japan has released "Braun Activator X" a range of 3 electric shavers said to improve shaving effectiveness by 35%. According to Gillette, the improved effectiveness is due to the use of a foil blade featuring 20 different shaped...

Pet & Owner Rice Crackers.
March 25, 2005... Taurus has released "Wan Bei Paku Paku" soft textured yet crunchy rice crackers made from organically grown rice that can be eaten by both the dog and the owner. The salt, sugar and soy sauce free crackers contain a green tea extract to...

Teeth Cleaning Dry Type Cat food.
March 25, 2005... Nisshin Pet Food has released "Carat Mix Ha To Okuchi No Oteirei" a nutritious dry type cat food formulated to remove tartar from the surface of the animal's teeth. The food consists of three different flavoured pellets including "Tuna"...

Pants type diaper with new design from Unicharm.
March 25, 2005... Unicharm has released pants type disposable diaper Moony Man (L size and Big size) with a new design featuring Disney characters. Currently about 60% of the disposable diaper market is for pants type diapers. Moony Man was released in 1992 as...

Unicharm Adds New Color for Sanitary Shorts.
March 25, 2005... Unicharm has added the color black to its sanitary shaping shorts product Sofy Slim Up Fit. Recently the trend for women's shorts is for the shape-maintaining type. The product allows women to wear shape-up shorts even during their period. It...

New Stretchable Tape for Paper Incontinence Pants for Adults.
March 25, 2005... UNICHARM has released "Lifree Donna Ugokinimo Anshin Shinshuku Tape Dome" ("Lifree Stretchable Tape for Incontinence Pants Secures Any Movement from Leaks") - A new stretchable tape for paper incontinence pants for adults locks leaks and...