GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill	$ 346,327	$ 353,167
Accumulated impairment losses	(1,615)	(1,615)
Goodwill, balance at the beginning of the period	351,552
Foreign currency exchange effects	(6,840)
Goodwill, balance at the end of the period	344,712
Beauty + Home
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill	177,645	179,890
Goodwill, balance at the beginning of the period	179,890
Foreign currency exchange effects	(2,245)
Goodwill, balance at the end of the period	177,645
Pharma
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill	149,592	153,978
Goodwill, balance at the beginning of the period	153,978
Foreign currency exchange effects	(4,386)
Goodwill, balance at the end of the period	149,592
Food + Beverage
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill	17,475	17,684
Goodwill, balance at the beginning of the period	17,684
Foreign currency exchange effects	(209)
Goodwill, balance at the end of the period	17,475
Corporate & Other
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill	1,615	1,615
Accumulated impairment losses	$ (1,615)	$ (1,615)