Conference

Global Cosmetics Summit

17–18 Nov 2021Virtual conference

The latest information on chemicals management and restrictions in cosmetics

Global Cosmetics Summit

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Agenda

08:00 GMT

Welcome and introduction

Sok-Han Ng, Enhesa Product

08:09 GMT

Session one: Global overviews and developments in Asia

08:10 GMT

Cosmetics versus drugs and why they should be viewed differently

  • Cosmetic definitions and scope across Asia
  • Where are products regulated differently
  • Impacts of different classification

James Wakefield, Delphic HSE

08:30 GMT

South Korea's cosmetic framework

  • Cosmetics for children
  • Information on ingredients
  • Recent concerns
  • Cosmetics and K-Culture

Junho Lee, CIRS Group Korea, South Korea

08:50 GMT

Updates to the ASEAN Cosmetics Regulation

  • Understand the latest development in ASEAN Cosmetics Directive
  • Review recent regulatory trends among ASEAN member states related to the cosmetic sector.
  • Area of interest for ASEAN health authorities related to innovation in the cosmetic sector.

Mohanram Subramaniam, Asean Cosmetics Association

09:10 GMT

Q&A

09:30 GMT

China's new regulatory framework for cosmetics

  • New definition and classification of cosmetics and cosmetic ingredients
  • Cosmetic management system in China: registration/notification
  • Other Highlights
    • Animal testing
    • Functional claims - must be supported and substantiated
    • Requirements on novel ingredients (e.g., nano materials,ingredients from biotechnology, etc.)

David J. Ettinger, Keller and Heckman; Yin Dai, Keller and Heckman LLP Shanghai Representative Office

09:55 GMT

Ingredient transparency in China

  • How to export cosmetic ingredient to China?
  • Management measures for existing cosmetics ingredients and transitional treatment
  • Management of new cosmetic ingredient

April Guo, CIRS Group China

10:15 GMT

India's cosmetic framework

  • Introduction of Cosmetics Rules 2020 and it's implication to compliance for cosmetic manufacturers.
  • Definition of Cosmetics in India and Regulatory Authorities.
  • Labelling requirements.
  • Summaries on export of cosmetics to India

Jyotirmoyee Das - live stream presentation, Global Product Compliance, India

10:35 GMT

Q&A

10:55 GMT

Short break

11:00 GMT

Session two: Halal certification and labelling

11:20 GMT

Halal certification requirements in ASEAN

  • Halal regulations in ASEAN
  • Definition and examples
  • Common requirements for Halal certification

Hamidah Minhaj, Colgate-Palmolive

11:40 GMT

Mandatory halal certification in Indonesia

  • What is Halal and Halal Certification?
  • Halal Certification for Cosmetics
  • Halal Certification Procedure

Ira A. Eddymurthy, SSEK Law Firm, Indonesia

12:00 GMT

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) halal certification scheme

  • Halal certification scheme in the GCC & UAE
  • Understand the Halal audit and standard requirements as per GSO.UAE.S.2055
  • Halal certification process as per GSO.UAE.S. 2055
  • Examples of the ingredients used in cosmetic & personal care products need to be Halal
  • Example of the prohibited ingredients used in cosmetic & personal care products

Sithara Hatim, SGS Gulf Ltd, Dubai

12:20 GMT

Q&A

12:35 GMT

Lunch break and sponsor workshops

12:45 GMT

Sponsor workshop from Veeva: Digital Product Compliance: How Ingredient Transparency Drives Growth

11.45-12.15pm

The most in-demand thing in cosmetics right now isn't a product - it's transparency. Customers expect transparent information about ingredients, their origins, and whether they comply with specific environmental, social, and religious standards. Join this webinar to learn how cosmetic ingredient suppliers are using digital tools to provide this transparency while also differentiating their business and cultivating trust along the value chain.

David Maher, Veeva Europe

13:20 GMT

Session three: Developments in Europe

13:30 GMT

Introduction to session three

Cristina Garcia, knoell

13:40 GMT

Europe's cosmetic framework

  • Definitions
  • Positive, Negative & Restricted Ingredient Lists
  • The role of a "Responsible Person"
  • The Product Information File (PIF)
  • Safety Assessment Requirements
  • Common Claims Criteria

Ray Boughton, Delphic HSE, UK

14:00 GMT

Europe's approach to cosmetics vs drugs

  • Definitions, claims and borderline products
  • Notification/approval and responsible person
  • Ingredients and safety evaluation

Marie Magnan, COSMED

14:20 GMT

Flavours and fragrances - building consumer trust through compliance and transparency.

  • An overview of the fragrance and flavour regulatory landscape
  • Web based platforms, enhancing the transparency of fragrance and flavour ingredients
  • A case study on successful implementation of compliance and transparency programmes

Mania Bankova, Colgate Palmolive

14:40 GMT

Q&A

14:55 GMT

Europe's extended producer responsibilities (EPR) for packaging

  • History of development of EPR in Europe, including EU vs UK approach
  • Source, scope and nature of legal obligations for EPR in respect of cosmetics packaging in Europe
  • Future of EPR and similar requirements in Europe

Sarah-Jane Dobson, Kennedys LLP, UK

15:15 GMT

The European circular economy and its effect on the cosmetic sector

  • Outline the drivers and opportunities of the circular economy
  • Discuss the relevant actions of the EU's Circular Economy Action Plan 2020
  • Look at the EU's Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability for the cosmetics sector
  • The main policy options for the targeted revision of the EU's Cosmetics Regulation

Hans Ingels, European Commission

15:35 GMT

Europe's approach to children's cosmetic products

  • Physiological characteristics of infant and associated risks
  • Exposure characteristics of infant and associated risks
  • Recommendations for the safety evaluation of children's cosmetic products
  • Recommendations for some specific ingredients

Somia Elazzab, Intertek, UK

15:55 GMT

Positive Impact: Beauty Kitchen Case Study

  • Beauty Kitchen background
  • The move to circular beauty
  • Return-Refill-Repeat programme
  • BCorporation and impacts
  • Marketing communications

Jo Chidley, Beauty Kitchen

16:15 GMT

Q&A

16:35 GMT

Short break

17:04 GMT

Session four: Science and testing

17:05 GMT

Evaluation & assessment of cosmetic ingredients

  • Safety assessments in the cosmetic industry
  • Techniques in safety assessment when no data is available
  • California Proposition 65 exposure assessment

Nick Jermstad, Intertek, USA

17:35 GMT

Global approaches to animal testing on cosmetic products

  • Non-animal approaches to testing
  • The status of animal testing for cosmetics in different regions around the world
  • Some of the barriers to achieving a world without animal testing for cosmetics

Samantha Saunders, Cruelty Free International

17:55 GMT

Non-animal testing approaches including new technologies

  • Recent global progress in non-animal cosmetic safety assessment;
  • The need for global capacity building amongst the regulated and regulatory communities;
  • The AFSA Collaboration

Catherine Willett, Humane Society International, USA

18:15 GMT

Q&A

18:30 GMT

Close of day one