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Swiss tube manufacturer Neopac unveiled a revolutionary development at Pharmapack in Paris — the PaperX FiberTop Tube, the first tube made entirely from wood-fiber-based material with about 85% fiber content. The development is designed to help cosmetic and pharma brands meet the requirements of the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

Lactips (France) and SmartSolve (USA) have formalized a global strategic partnership and brought to market PureNil™ 0  — the world's first fully plastic-free, dispersible, printable flexible packaging for cosmetics and personal care.

On 4 September 2026, Indorama Ventures and German cosmetics packaging maker REBHAN launched LUXYCLEAR EBM PET 5508, a specialty PET grade that produces thick-walled bottles with glass-like clarity while retaining the lightweight, shatter-resistant benefits of plastic, with versions containing up to 100% chemically recycled content.

GSS Cosmetics (Moscow), a contract cosmetics manufacturer, has launched production of exclusive-shaped plastic bottles on its own blow-molding line at the Pushkino complex to GMP standards, making unique packaging formats available to Russian brands without long import chains.

SPLAT (SPLAT Global) has launched production of kids' toothpaste in recyclable packaging at its Organic Pharmaceuticals plant in Okulovka, starting the category-wide shift to an eco-friendly tube format.

Biofarmlab, a resident of the Dubna SEZ, commissioned the third stage of its cosmetics plant. The new building of 5,600 sq m will allow the company to produce up to 100,000 units per day and 3 million units per month.

Austrian packaging maker ALPLA expanded its portfolio for personal care and pharma with a new monomaterial foam dispenser featuring a twistlock. The system is made entirely of polypropylene, contains no metal and is fully recyclable.

INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe announced the launch of innovative Recycl-IN rPP1025C hybrid polymer containing 70% recycled material, designed for cosmetics packaging without compromising on quality or performance.

Eco-packaging maker GVPAK (Green Valley Technology) presented at Paris Packaging Week 2026 its Pentawards Bronze-winning 'Zhi Ying Xiang Shui' paper bottle and a new collection of sustainable perfume packaging made from molded fiber.

From October 14 to 17, the 33rd International exhibition of the perfume and cosmetics industry InterCHARM 2026 will take place at Crocus Expo. Organizers announced the main premieres: from AI synthesis of cosmetic molecules and biotech ingredients to lyophilized formulas and refillable packaging.

"Rinsler Pak" company (part of "Rinsler" / "Terra Plast" Group of Companies) has announced the construction of a new production site for plastic containers for cosmetics and household chemicals at the existing site in Vsevolozhsk, Leningrad region. Investments will amount to about 840 million rubles, the launch is scheduled for July–August 2025.

The Korean manufacturer SMCG (Somang Glass) has announced a new line of packaging glass for the cosmetics industry: the share of post-consumer recyclables in the material reaches 60%, and compliance is confirmed by the international GRS certificate. The new product is designed for bottles and cans of skin care products, decorative cosmetics and perfumes.

"Arabia", a manufacturer of professional cosmetics from Moscow region, is completing the construction of a new production complex in Protvin. Investments in capacity expansion amounted to 700 million rubles, which will allow the company to increase production by 40%.

Kaluga-based polymer packaging manufacturer "Plant Protey" has launched a second production site in Zhukov: investments have exceeded 4 billion rubles, and the capacity of single—stage PET technology has increased by 80% to 800 million vials and cans annually.

The Russian full-service cosmetics company ESTILAB has invested about 200 million rubles in the relocation of the production site from Khimki to the Dubna science city. A new high-tech complex with an area of 6500 square meters. m will start operating at full capacity in November, increasing annual production for the ICON SKIN and DE_CODE brands from 3 to 5 million units.

Glaspray, a manufacturer of cosmetic packaging, has introduced a patented innovation — a one-piece bottle with a dispenser made entirely of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) monomaterial. The new product is designed for reusable and waste-free recycling.

In Solnechnogorsk (Moscow region) A new production complex of the cosmetics company "Mixit" has been opened with a full production cycle: from formula development to packaging. Investments in the project amounted to 1.4 billion rubles, and the capacity allows to produce up to 14 million units of cosmetic products per month — twice as much as now.

By the end of 2024, the volume of the Russian cosmetics, perfumes and body care products market reached ₽1.11 trillion, showing an increase of +16.8%. At the same time, the production of domestic products increased by 16% to almost 464 thousand tons, and the number of local producers doubled in three years, exceeding 800 companies.

Jiusu Technology Shanghai, a Chinese packaging manufacturer, announced that French premium cosmetics and skincare brand Galénic has selected Jiusu's precision packaging for its N°3 VB Serum.

InterCHARM 2026 will be held October 14–17 at Crocus Expo: 1,700+ companies from 30+ countries, new products, trends, partners, and key beauty market solutions.

A new production complex for manufacturing pharmaceuticals and cosmetics may be established in the "Innopolis" Special Economic Zone.

LLC LeanGroup-Ural, a manufacturer of tubes for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food products, participated in the industry forum organized by the Russian Perfume and Cosmetics Association titled "Sensorics in Cosmetics."