Parsol production
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Roche Vitamins will transition production of its Parsol UV filters to LC United in Taiwan. Long-term agreement ends seven-year relationship with Givaudan. Parsol filters will cease production in Givaudan's Vernier, Switzerland facility by the end of 2003, Roche says. Agreement with LC United involves manufacture of the UVA/UVB filter Parsol 1789 and UVB filters Parsol, MCX, Parsol 5000, Parsol 340 and Parsol HS. Collaboration will provide Roche with opportunity to broaden its range of UV protection solutions, Roche adds. LC facility will deliver materials conforming to the existing Roche specifications, firm notes...
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