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BASF is expanding its certified compostable ecovio^® portfolio with new grades that meet increasing recycling needs of flexible barrier packaging. The extended portfolio enables manufacturers of flexible packaging and brand owners to tailor barrier performance and end-of-life options like organics or paper recycling according to application functionalities, processing technologies and regulatory frameworks.

BASF’s Aroma Ingredients business unit today announced the official launch of three newly built world-scale plants – menthol and linalool in Ludwigshafen, Germany, and citral in Zhanjiang, China. This announcement follows the inauguration ceremony of BASF’s Zhanjiang Verbund site held on March 26, 2026. In Ludwigshafen, the investment is in the triple-digit million-euro range.

During in‑cosmetics Global in Paris, BASF’s Personal Care business was honored with three awards. Two BSB Innovation Awards underline the company’s commitment to delivering high‑performance ingredients aligned with evolving consumer and industry needs.

BASF is set to unveil a new chapter in collagen science at in-cosmetics Global in Paris. With the launch of two cosmetic actives, NeoHelix™ Regenerate and SkinNexus™ Collag3n, the company is emphasizing a comprehensive approach to skin rejuvenation.

In a world where digital beauty filters and AI tools can instantly create idealized images, BASF’s “Beyond Beauty: Authentic+” concept – set to make its debut at in-cosmetics Global in Paris from April 14 to 16, 2026 – invites a return to authenticity.