GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill	$ 356,931	$ 353,167
Accumulated impairment losses	(1,615)	(1,615)
Goodwill, balance at the beginning of the period	351,552
Foreign currency exchange effects	3,764
Goodwill, balance at the end of the period	355,316
Beauty + Home
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill	179,956	179,890
Goodwill, balance at the beginning of the period	179,890
Foreign currency exchange effects	66
Goodwill, balance at the end of the period	179,956
Pharma
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill	157,538	153,978
Goodwill, balance at the beginning of the period	153,978
Foreign currency exchange effects	3,560
Goodwill, balance at the end of the period	157,538
Food + Beverage
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill	17,822	17,684
Goodwill, balance at the beginning of the period	17,684
Foreign currency exchange effects	138
Goodwill, balance at the end of the period	17,822
Corporate & Other
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill	1,615	1,615
Accumulated impairment losses	$ (1,615)	$ (1,615)