GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill	$ 346,254	$ 235,304
Accumulated impairment losses	(1,615)	(1,615)
Goodwill, balance at the beginning of the period	233,689
Acquisition	109,749
Foreign currency exchange effects	1,201
Goodwill, balance at the end of the period	344,639
Beauty + Home
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill	178,376	179,095
Goodwill, balance at the beginning of the period	179,095
Foreign currency exchange effects	(719)
Goodwill, balance at the end of the period	178,376
Pharma
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill	148,749	37,009
Goodwill, balance at the beginning of the period	37,009
Acquisition	109,749
Foreign currency exchange effects	1,991
Goodwill, balance at the end of the period	148,749
Food + Beverage
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill	17,514	17,585
Goodwill, balance at the beginning of the period	17,585
Foreign currency exchange effects	(71)
Goodwill, balance at the end of the period	17,514
Corporate & Other
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill	1,615	1,615
Accumulated impairment losses	$ (1,615)	$ (1,615)