The ingredients and regulatory streams will both take place on the main stage. Please note that leading up to the conference there will be updates and changes to the agenda. To receive the latest updates, please sign up to the Cosmetics Business weekly eNews Alerts.
| Time | Topic | Speaker | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00-09:30 | Registration and meet the exhibitors | ||
| 09:30-09:40 | Welcome |
Welcome and opening session Julia Wray |
 |
| 09:40-10:20 | KEYNOTE |
The current landscape of cosmetics ingredients Rouah al Wakeel |
 |
| 10:20-11:00 | Sustainability |
Fruit stones & coffee grounds: Beauty from upcycled ingredients Anna Brightman |
 |
| 11:00-11:54 | Country Focus |
Make America safe again: An update on US regulations and the Natural Cosmetics Act A look at the controversy surrounding the undefined “natural” advertising and how that has impacted private actions and regulatory compliance, despite the FDA’s and FTC’s inaction Renée Appel Tonya Esposito |
  |
| 11:40-12:00 | BREAK | ||
| 12:00-12:40 | Ingredients |
How to stop sleep deprivation from spoiling your skin Bernhard Henes |  |
| 12:40-13:20 | Ingredients |
Fragrance Ingredients To be confirmed |
 |
| 13.20-14:20 | LUNCH | ||
| 14:20-15:00 | Claims |
Consumer validation: Trials and tribulations The focus of the presentation will be on the consumer testing and product efficacy side of Ayton’s business including sensory evaluation, hard-to-reach panellists, questionnaire design Carys Smith |
 |
| 15:00-16:00 | Panel Discussion |
Clean beauty: Hero or villain? A panel with experts from the industry speaking about clean beauty will ensure for an insightful discussion. Don’t forget to prepare some questions! Speakers include: Laura Rudoe Brian Allen Aprinnova |
   |
| 16:00-16:30 | BREAK | ||
| 16:30-17:10 | Testing |
From bathroom to ocean: Tackling aqua toxicity Ecotoxicology testing is a major challenge for the cosmetics industry – in many ways, it’s the elephant in the room. Ingredients and formulations should be assessed for their impact on ecosystems, both aquatic and terrestrial – but how does this stack up with the animal testing bans in the EU and elsewhere? Carol will provide an update on the current status of ecotox testing, highlighting the example of a new ISO approved cell-based test to replace current acute toxicity tests using live adult and embryonic fish. Other areas of ecotox that have key relevance to current issues in the cosmetics industry will also be explored, including scientific and ethical considerations around testing for coral bleaching effects of sunscreens. Carol Treasure |
 |
| 17:10-18:00 | Trends |
What are the big ingredients trends of tomorrow? A look at the next biggest beauty trends of 2020 and beyond. The speaker will address the upcoming ingredient trends and how suppliers and brands can incorporate them into their brand and how to ensure that brands remain compliant. To be confirmed
|
|
| 18:00-19:00 | Networking and drinks evening | ||
Thursday, 14th May |
|||
| Time | Topic | Speaker | |
| 07:30-08:10 | Registration | ||
| 08:10-08:50 | Compliance |
Keeping track of EU legislative changes Alex Fotheringham |
 |
| 08:50-09:30 | Ingredients |
The healthy growth of anti-ageing ingredients for hair To be confirmed
|
|
| 09:30-10:10 | Claims |
Are your cosmetic claims a fantasy? Dr Theresa Callaghan |
 |
| 10:10-10:40 | BREAK | ||
| 10:40-11:20 | Compliance |
Regulatory shifts in China: Dealing with the red tape The latest in China’s cosmetics regulations and legislation Dr James Wakefield |
 |
| 11:20-12:00 | Claims |
Hyper-certification: How much is too much? Dr Mark Smith |
 |
| 12.00-13:00 | LUNCH | ||
| 13:00-14:00 | Panel Discussion |
The great CBD debate A look at navigating the complicated CBD legislation and advice from leading CBD manufacturers and brands Renée Appel Tonya Esposito Robert Fellous |
|
| 14:00-14:40 | Trends |
Working with the endocannabinoid system To be confirmed
|
|
| 14:40-15:00 | BREAK | ||
| 15:00-15:40 | Testing |
Navigating fragrance allergens Fragrance is ubiquitous in cosmetics and manufacturers should be well versed in the requirements and guidelines relating to fragrance sensitivities and allergens. Presented will be a review of the fragrance allergen concerns as well as labelling requirements and recommendations, plus fragrance allergen trends that may change or impact current practices. Luke Grocholl Ph.D |
 |
| 15:40-16:10 | Case Study |
Black market beauty: How brands are fighting the fakes The number of counterfeiters making big bucks out of stolen ideas continues to grow and every sector is affected – including cosmetics. The toxic and hazardous materials used in fake products can cause swelling and rashes, and in extreme cases, even cancer. Kernohan will take delegates through the preventative steps to ensure that brands can protect their products and customers. Mary Kernohan |
 |
| 16:10-16:15 | Review of day two | ||
| 16:15 | CLOSE | ||