Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan articles from March 2008

Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan archives from March 2008

Cosmetics Importers Association of Japan Releases 2007 Import Totals.
March 25, 2008... Imports of cosmetics (exclusive of toothpaste and soap) for the year 2007 reached a value of 178.5 billion yen, a gain of 7.9% over the previous year. The year far surpassed results of the previous year and the associationfs prediction after...

Environmental Awareness Raising Biomass Toys.
March 25, 2008... A number of major Japanese toy manufacturers have released a range of toys and other items made from environmentally friendly biomass plastic intended to heighten the awareness of environmental issues. Tomi Co., Ltd. has released...

Deaerator for Inkjet Printers.
March 25, 2008... Dainippon Ink & Chemicals, Inc. has announced the development of a deaerator device for clearing air blockages in industrial hollow fibre membrane inkjet printers at low pressure. The compact device, consisting of a modified module used on...

Curcumin Biodegradable Plastic.
March 25, 2008... A research team at Nagoya University headed by Professor Noriyoshi Matsumi has announced the development of the worldfs first biodegradable plastic produced from curcumin - a natural yellow pigment that gives curries their distinctive...

Low Cost Shape Memory Plastic.
March 25, 2008... A research team at Osaka University lead by Hiroshi Uyama has announced the development of a low cost production method for a type of shape memory plastic that returns to its original shape when heated. According to the team, conventional...

Soft, Marshmallow Like Recycled Plastic.
March 25, 2008... A research team at Osaka University headed by Hiroshi Uyama has developed recycling technology that enables the production of a highly porous soft plastic from recycled acrylic plastic that, the team believes, are ideal for use as a filter for...

Soft Fruit Freshness Preserving Air Freight Containers.
March 25, 2008... Japan Airlines Corp. in conjunction with the National Federation of Agricultural Co-operative Associations and several logistics companies have jointly developed a special freshness preserving container that will enable Japanese grown soft...

Transparent A-pet Plastic Document storage Case.
March 25, 2008... Daiwa Kasei has announced the development of a new adhesive that does not turn the seams and corners of A-PET plastic document storage cases opaque following application. Until recently, as the storage cases were generally made from a high...

Persimmon Polyphenol.
March 25, 2008... Persimondo has announced that it will begin the supply of a polyphenol derived from persimmon fruit with superior antibacterial and deodorising properties for use in mouth freshening oral sprays and chewing gum, etc. The polyphenol is...

Thin, Lightweight Deodorising Active Charcoal Sheet.
March 25, 2008... Nippon Valqua Kogyo has released a thin, lightweight active charcoal sheet product with superior deodorising properties making it suitable for use in a wide variety of odour suppressing applications in everything from petroleum processing...

Spectacles with Adjustable Angle Lens.
March 25, 2008... Japanese spectacle frame designer and manufacturer Aoyama Megane has announced the development of "Twin Clear" spectacle frames that allow the angle of the lens to be tilted downwards for when reading, etc. The frames feature a small...

Worldfs Thinnest Natural Rubber Condom.
March 25, 2008... Fujini Latex has announced the release of "Infini Two" the worldfs thinnest natural rubber condom with a thickness of just 0.02mm (The thinnest until now was 0.03mm). While ultra thin 0.02mm gauge polyurethane material condoms are...

Antibacterial PET Plastic Sheet.
March 25, 2008... Fuji Chemical in conjunction with Utsumi Recycle Systems has announced the development of an antibacterial sheet made of recycled PET plastic and containing an independently developed inorganic silver ion type antibacterial agent. The "Bac...

PP Material Frozen Food Tray.
March 25, 2008... Alon Trading Corp. has announced the release of "Alpa Tray" a PP (Polypropylene) material tray for refrigerated / frozen food products for the commercial sector with superior low temperature resistance characteristics. The PP material...

Recycled Paper Padded Envelope.
March 25, 2008... Sumitomo 3M has released "Scotch Dansho Futo" a padded envelope featuring a shock absorbing material made from recycled paper. The envelope consists of a shock absorbing material made from finely shredded pieces of recycled newsprint and...

Strong, Low Cost, High Transparency Polyethylene Bag.
March 25, 2008... Ryugu has added a large W: 1000mm x H: 1200mm industrial size product to their "Cho Poli" range of LDPE polyethylene plastic bags. The unique blend of multiple raw materials and additives with the LDPE plastic base material provides the...

Promotional DVD / CD storage case.
March 25, 2008... Toppan Printing has developed "Disc Tokkun" (Patent pending) a card material case for promotional DVD / CD discs for inclusion in books or magazines which also functions as a protective storage case following removal. Unlike conventional...

Easy Pour PET Plastic Bottle.
March 25, 2008... Azumino International has released "Turtle Bottle" a PET bottle featuring an independently developed drip prevention function. The area immediately below the neck and spout of the bottle is provided with an array of ribs that crumple to...

Lightweight Salad Pack with Flange and Rib Design.
March 25, 2008... Risupack has released "Clean Cup Tsubu" a range of lightweight A-PET salad containers and lids with a distinctive flange around the top and a series of vertical ribs along the side. The transparent lid features an overall flat design that...

Domed Sushi / Sashimi Display Container.
March 25, 2008... FP Corp has released "Yamato Series" a range of containers featuring a low profile base and a high, gently rounded transparent lid designed for displaying sashimi (sliced raw fish) and sushi. The gently curved lines of the base coupled...

Decorative Lunch Box.
March 25, 2008... CP Kasei has released "UF Yuzen Series" a range of value adding lunch box containers featuring a clear plastic lid, a moulded inner tray with partitions for holding the food and an attractive outer base featuring a wood grain effect, etc. for...

Volume Enhancing "Stepped" Bottom Container.
March 25, 2008... Hinomaru has released "Dan Series" a range of sashimi (raw fish) and sushi containers featuring a clear OPS plastic lid and a 2-level "Stepped" base, designed to give the impression of added volume while improving the overall visibility of the...

Low Cost Hologram Print Technology.
March 25, 2008... Toppan Printing has announced the development of "Holo Print Label Series" - 2 new hologram label types produced using a single print operation resulting in improvements in both cost performance and productivity. Unlike conventional...

Waste Reducing Fresh Meat & Fish Packaging System.
March 25, 2008... Tokyo based Teraoka Seiko has announced the development of "No Tray Regi Out Pack System" an environmentally friendly tray recycling system whereby fresh meat and fish is removed from the tray at the cash register enabling the tray to be...

Water Based Luminous Paint.
March 25, 2008... Pigment and paint manufacturer Sakai Kagaku Kogyo has begun the distribution of samples of their newly developed water based luminous paint. Coating agent diffusion technology independently developed by Sakai has enabled the pigment to...

Tea Ground Plastic.
March 25, 2008... Japanese tea beverage producing giant Ito En in conjunction with plastics manufacturer J-Film has announced the development of "Ocha Iri Film" an antibacterial plastic sheet product containing grounds left over from the tea production process....

Biodegradable Plastic Bearings.
March 25, 2008... NTN has announced the development of "Eco Bearing" a bearing containing a seal and a ball bearing retainer made of a biodegradable plastic independently developed by the company. The bio-plastic used is similar to that generally used for...

Easy to Remove Protective Film for Glass, Etc.
March 25, 2008... Denki Kagaku Kogyo K.K. has announced the development of "Tenpurokku YG series" a film for protecting the surface of glass and quartz, etc. that can be easily peeled off using warm water. The acrylic type film protects the surface of the...

Clean ZIP Type Plastic Bags.
March 25, 2008... Aso Co., Ltd. Has augmented its range of aseptic bags with the addition of "Aso Clean Chaku Bukuro" a range of zip sealing bags made using a new production process housed within a clean room environment to ensure both the inside and outside...

Waste Reducing Shampoo Dispenser.
March 25, 2008... Nippon Screen Shokai has released "Clip Cap Dispenser" a pump nozzle and holder that attaches directly to shampoo and conditioner refill packs by means of a clip to reduce waste. To use, the top of the refill pack is cut off and the pump...

Pokka Expand Carto Can Use.
March 25, 2008... Japanese beverage manufacturer Pokka Corporation has announced its intention to market 2 additional products in an environmentally friendly "Carto Can" - a can like carton made from paper material. Developed by Toppan Printing, the Carto...

Temperature Sensitive Chocolate Packaging.
March 25, 2008... Morinaga & Co. has released its leading "Dars" chocolate bar range in a package featuring a temperature sensitive mark which shows when the chocolate is at the optimum temperature for eating. According to Morinaga, the texture of the...

Dual Filter Drip Type Coffee Filters.
March 25, 2008... Osaka based Yamato has released its single serving "Dri Casse" regular coffee product in a convenient, universal design drip bag that sits securely on the rim of the cup to prevent it from toppling over when adding hot water. To use, the...

Pump Type Cough Suppressing Spray.
March 25, 2008... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has released "Seki Pitan SP" a cough suppressant in a compact, easy to carry spray form for instant relief anytime anywhere. It is hoped the introduction of the spray type will help reinvigorate the cough suppressant...

Rhoto Boost Market Share with New Bottle.
March 25, 2008... Rhoto Pharmaceuticals is contributing the recent increase in the market share of its "Rhoto C-Cube Soft One Moist" contact lens cleanser to the popularity of its new bottle design particularly among female consumers. In a radical departure...

Emergency Confectionery in a Steel Can.
March 25, 2008... Japanese confectionery giant Ezaki Glico has released "Glico Hozon Can" and "Bisco Hozon Can" 2 much loved Japanese candy products in an airtight steel can designed for use during emergencies following earthquakes and other natural disasters....

Sodium Iodide Capsules.
March 25, 2008... Fuji Film RI Pharma has released a capsule form of radioactive sodium iodide used to treat Basedowfs disease and thyroid gland cancer in an improved container. According to Fuji Film, taking the drug in a capsule form reduces the duration...

Decaff Coffee Bags.
March 25, 2008... In an attempt to expand the decaffeinated coffee market in Japan, Toho has released "Oishisa Sono Mama Caffeine-less Coffee" a decaffeinated regularcoffee in a unique coffee bag filter. The pyramid type bag is made of a non-woven material...

Antibacterial Wet Wipes for the Catering Industry.
March 25, 2008... Altan has released "Wet Wiper" wet type antibacterial surface cleansing cloths for the restaurant and catering industry made of a thick textured non-woven material and containing a powerful antibacterial agent. The disposable cloths are...

Cosmetics Series Using Beautifying Hot Spring Water from Daughters.
March 25, 2008... Daughters has been manufacturing the basic cosmetics series KaLie KaLie (face lotion l 50 ml, 2,000 yen; beauty face lotion 80 ml, 5,000 yen; beauty lotion 50 g, 8,000 yen; and cream 50 g, 10,000 yen). The company uses water from a popular hot...

Gel type Face Mask Product from Caroie Franck.
March 25, 2008... Carole Franck sells a gel type face mask, the Masque Cristal (6 ml x I O, 8,000 yen). The product is a peel-off type gel mask. It takes about 20 minutes for the gel to become a film. It contains mint essential oil (purifying, anti-inflammatory,...

Night Time Sanitary Pad with "Anti Slip Airbag".
March 25, 2008... Unicharm has released a new and improved version of their ultra absorbent "Sofi Cho Jukusui Guard" sanitary pad range with an "Anti-slip Airbag" designed to keep the pad in place throughout the night. The air bag, consisting of a hollow...

Slim Pants Style Diapers from Unicharm.
March 25, 2008... Unicharm has released "Moony Man Slim Pants" a toddlerfs pants style diaper product featuring a super slim absorbent pad approximately 50% slimmer than conventional pads. The resultant slimmer profile of the diaper allows the child to move...

2 New Pants Style Diapers from Unicharm.
March 25, 2008... Unicharm has added 2 new pants style diapers to its extensive "Moony Man" diaper range. The products are:"Moony Man Hai Hai Pants" - Designed for active babies who are just beginning to crawl, the diapers feature a waist band with double...

Ultrasonic Pore Cleanser.
March 25, 2008... Matsushita Electrical (National) has released "Keana Este EH 2436" an ultra sonic skin cleansing device designed to dislodge accumulated grime from the skinfs pores. The device, which sits on a stand features 2 different shaped heads...

Washing Machine with Antibacterial Ozone Rinse Cycle.
March 25, 2008... Sanyo Electrical has released "AWD-AQ3000" a drum type washing machine featuring an antibacterial ozone rinse cycle. During the rinse cycle the machine mixes minute ozone bubbles in with the water, effectively reducing skin oil residue on...

Skin Moisturising Misting Device from Daikin.
March 25, 2008... Daikin has announced the development of a prototype device that produces a fine moisturising mist that is attracted directly to the skin. The mist, charged by static electricity is naturally attracted to the body preventing it from...

Safe Finger Nail Planer.
March 25, 2008... Japanese die and lens grinding company Takahashi Kanagata Services has announced the development of a unique handheld device that safely planes away the end of the fingernail to create a perfectly rounded edge. To use, the tip of the...

Granule Type Insect Repellent.
March 25, 2008... Home garden fertiliser and insecticide manufacturer Sumitomo Chemical Garden Products has released "Muchu Kukan Mushiyoke Biryu" a granule type insect repellent containing the active ingredient metofluthrin. When sprinkled over the ground...

Aroma Diffusing Room Humidifier.
March 25, 2008... The "KZ-500 AS" from Tokyo based CCP is a compact, steam type room humidifier with an aroma diffusing function. The device features an essential oil aroma tray which automatically releases the aroma into the steam when activated. The device...

Multi Surface Antibacterial Spray.
March 25, 2008... Adeka Clean Aid has released "Safe Mate Norok Spray" an antibacterial and antiviral spray effective against the noro virus that is suitable for direct application on all surface types including metals and fabrics. The unique formulation of...

Kitchen Faucet with Integrated Led Light.
March 25, 2008... Toyo Kitchen & Living has released "Eve" a kitchen mixer faucet with a LED light integrated into the faucet head. The white LED light lights up the stream of water as it exits the faucet to create a stunning light effect. The stainless...

Noro Virus Effective Antibacterial Handwash.
March 25, 2008... Meiji Seika has begun the marketing of "Isojine Wash" an antibacterial liquid hand wash product for the food and catering industry that effectively eradicates the Noro virus 10 seconds following application. Price: Unavailable at time of print....

Cute Dolphin Shaped Nail File.
March 25, 2008... Anushi has released "Iruka Round Tsumi Yasuri" a nail file in the shape of a leaping dolphin. The abrasive surface is formed along the rounded underbelly of the dolphin to make the shaping of the nails easier. Made from durable ABS...

Rich Foaming Plant Extract Car Shampoo.
March 25, 2008... Soft 99 Corporation has released "Kyoku Awa Car Shampoo" a foam type car shampoo formulated with natural plant extracts. The foam formulation prevents the cleansing agents from running off the vertical surfaces of the vehicle allowing it...

Portable Antibacterial Deodorising Spray.
March 25, 2008... Angenehm has released "Sanamax Etiquette" an odourless antibacterial deodorising spray in a compact 20ml container. The H: 10cm x Diameter 1.8cm size of the container allows it to be easily carried in purse or pocket so that it can used to...

Additive Free Foam Dish Washing Detergent.
March 25, 2008... Tokyo based Miyoshi Sekken has released "Mutenka Awa Shokkiarai Sekken" an artificial colouring, fragrance and preservative free foam type dish washing detergent. The pump nozzle contains a fine mesh that produces a thick foam with each...

Natural Deodorising & Humidiy Regulating Balls.
March 25, 2008... Sapporo Etos has released "Ecolo Ball" a ball shaped deodoriser and humidity regulating product for use in refrigerators or shoe storage areas, etc containing natural silica shale extracted from Japanfs northern island of Hokkaido. The...

Static Electricity Neutralising Key Ring.
March 25, 2008... Re-Trust Japan has released "New Anti-static Key Holder with Glowing Beads" a key ring made of a special plastic containing an insulating material designed to prevent painful electric shocks from static electricity when opening car doors. ...

Iron on Clothing Patches.
March 25, 2008... Osaka based Captain has announced the addition of 2 iron on clothing patches to its "Kantan Hoshu" range of garment repair items. The corners of both patches are neatly rounded. Patch size: 15cm x 10 cm. The products are: "Denim Knee...

Natural Sounding Hearing Aid.
March 25, 2008... Sansei Kogyo has released "Kaichoki Friendly" a hearing aid consisting of a compact box type sound amplifier that fits in the pocket or hangs around the neck which is connected to the ears by specially designed earphones. The earphones are...

Unique Objet D`Art Type Room Air Purifier.
March 25, 2008... Antolex has begun the Japanese marketing of "Henry Room Conditioner" a Swiss made room air purifier featuring a stylish objet dfart sculpture design. Air is drawn into the rounded base of the device where it is passed through a filter...

Emergency Fold out Toilet.
March 25, 2008... East Eye has released "Saigai-yo manhole Toilet (Western Style)" a fold out toilet for use following earthquakes and other natural disasters when it is not possible to use conventional flush toilets due to a disruption in the water supply. ...

Double Head Ear Cleaner.
March 25, 2008... Sosu has released "Scratch Miming" an ear cleaning device featuring 2 rounded spiral shaped heads at each end each specially designed to remove different types of wax. The larger head is ideal for removing the dry, flaky skin and wax that...

Home Fire Hose Kit.
March 25, 2008... Hiroshima based Aqua Medical has released "Sugu Kesu Kun" a compact fire hose for household use that is permanently connected directly to the mains water supply. The nozzle attached to the end of the 20m long flat hose is designed to...

Blue Soap Scented Toilet Deodoriser.
March 25, 2008... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has released "Toilet No Shoshu Shabon Blue Soap Fragrance" a toilet deodoriser featuring a pleasant soap fragrance. The deodorising agent rapidly breaks down ammonia particles that constitute common toilet odours,...

Natural Fragrance Fabric Softener.
March 25, 2008... P&G Japan has added 2 new natural fragrances to its "Lenor" deodorising fabric softener range. The new fragrances are: "Ohisama No Kaori" (Literally "Sunshine Fragrance" that replicates the aroma of clothing hung out in the sunshine) and a...

Palm Size Air Humidifier for Babies.
March 25, 2008... Takara-Tomi has released "Baby Kurimo" a quiet running palm size air purifier specifically designed for babies. The ultra-compact size of the device (W: 11.5cm x D: 14cm x H: 8cm Weight: 300g) enables it to be easily moved and used anywhere...

Body Heat Sensing Light Socket Adapter.
March 25, 2008... Asahi Electric has announced the release of "Sensor-Tsuki Socket Adapter" an adapter fitted to a light socket that automatically turns the light on when it detects body heat. The adapter is easily fitted to conventional light sockets...

Child Safe Toothbrush.
March 25, 2008... Osaka based Akachan Honpo has released "Kodomo Habrush" a toothbrush for children aged 3-5 with a removable, round shaped plastic guard attached to the neck that prevents the brush from being accidentally inserted too far down the throat....

Plaque Removing Electric Toothbrush.
March 25, 2008... Omron Health Care has released "Medi-Clean HT-B453" a sonic type electric toothbrush with a wider vibration movement for more effective plaque removal. The head moves up to 2 times more in a lateral direction and 1.5 times more in a front...

Sonicare Call Launch Philips Electric Toothbrush.
March 25, 2008... Sonicare Call has begun marketing its "Philips Sonicare Flexcare 900 Series" toothbrush range in Japan. Features of the range include an ultra fast operation speed of 31,000 micro-revolutions per minute and 10% wider bristle ends for...

Tooth Whitening Toothpaste from Lion.
March 25, 2008... Lion has announced the release of a new and improved version of their popular "White & White Lion" tooth whitening fluoride toothpaste first released in 1970 and now containing increased "whitening calcium" cleansing agent. The whitening...

Dentist Designed Childrenfs Toothbrush Range.
March 25, 2008... Lion has released "Clinica Kidfs Toothbrush" a toothbrush designed by dentists that enables carers to more easily brush the teeth of toddlers and pre-school aged children unable to brush them for themselves. Features of the brush include a...

Children`s Mouth Wash from Lion.
March 25, 2008... "Clinica Kidfs Dental Rinse" from Lion is a non-alcohol type mouthwash for children formulated with the mild antibacterial agent CPC and xylitol a natural sweetening agent that also helps suppress cavities. The CPC and xylitol combine to...

Mouth Moisturising Mouthwash.
March 25, 2008... "Biotene Oral Balance Liquid" from T & K is a spray type mouthwash product specially formulated with moisturising agents to reduce oral discomfort due to "Dry mouth" caused by low saliva production. In addition to 5 moisturising agents,...

Toothbrush with 360 Degrees Head.
March 25, 2008... STB Higuchi has released "Tanpopo (Dandelion) No Tane" a unique manual toothbrush with a dandelion like drum shaped head covered entirely with an array of fine bristles on all sides. The 360 degrees head enables areas difficult to brush...

Foaming Agent & Artificial Surfactant Free Toothpaste.
March 25, 2008... Dr. Bertz has released "Oraclean" a foaming agent and artificial surfactant free gel formulation toothpaste. The product is formulated with "Mastic" a mildly antibacterial agent extracted from the sap of a tree native to Greece which has...

Bright Red Hot Pepper Bath Additive.
March 25, 2008... Riberta has released "Hoseki No Yu" a unique bath additive containing a hot red pepper additive that turns the bath water a bright, semitransparent red colour. In addition to the red pepper extract, the additive also contains the natural...

GABA Amino Acid Bath Additive.
March 25, 2008... Hiroshima based Yamasaki has released "Gaba x Bath" a granule type bath additive containing a fermented tangerine juice rich in gaba - a type of amino acid proven to be effective in relieving stress and nervous tension. Features a unique...

Paper Bath Additive.
March 25, 2008... Bandai has released "Osatsu Buro" a unique paper type bubble bath additive printed to resemble a Japanese 10,000 yen note. When added to the bath a skin moisturising agent and foaming agent is released from the notes into the water to...

Chemical Odour Free Hair Colour Range from Hoyu.
March 25, 2008... Hoyu has announced the release of "Cielo" a chemical odour free cream type hair colour. The colouring comes with an "Odour Off Essence" that also suppresses any odour that may occur the following day caused by delayed chemical reaction....

Night Time Moisturising Essence for the Hair.
March 25, 2008... Hoyu has released "Beauty Labo Colour Care Moist Essence" a cream type 2 in 1 moisturising essence applied at night to the hair. The essence repairs damage caused by both heat from hair dryers and hair colouring agents while protecting the...

Temple Hair Colour Touch up Range.
March 25, 2008... Nagoya based Hoyu has released "Odekake Mae No Begin Haesaegakushi" a fast drying hair dye in an easy to use applicator for quickly touching up grey roots along the parting or at the temples prior to going out. The non-drip, foam type...