GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill	$ 232,399	$ 235,304
Accumulated impairment losses	(1,615)	(1,615)
Goodwill, balance at the beginning of the period	233,689
Foreign currency exchange effects	(2,905)
Goodwill, balance at the end of the period	230,784
Beauty + Home
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill	176,913	179,095
Goodwill, balance at the beginning of the period	179,095
Foreign currency exchange effects	(2,182)
Goodwill, balance at the end of the period	176,913
Pharma
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill	36,452	37,009
Goodwill, balance at the beginning of the period	37,009
Foreign currency exchange effects	(557)
Goodwill, balance at the end of the period	36,452
Food + Beverage
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill	17,419	17,585
Goodwill, balance at the beginning of the period	17,585
Foreign currency exchange effects	(166)
Goodwill, balance at the end of the period	17,419
Corporate & Other
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill	1,615	1,615
Accumulated impairment losses	$ (1,615)	$ (1,615)