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19 Jul 2021

IFSCC Congress announces first five sponsors

By Staff Writer

The Society of Cosmetic Scientists UK & Ireland has announced the first sponsors of the 32nd IFSCC Congress in London September 2022. L’Oréal (Diamond), The Innovation Company (Gold), Greentech (Gold), CLR Berlin (Registration) and Ayton Consumer Research (Silver) have all confirmed their sponsorship of the event. Global cosmetic science congress  Judi Beerling, chair of the...
19 Jul 2021

Moderna VP announced as keynote speaker for 2021 ISPE Facilities of the Future Conference

By Staff Writer

Senior vice president US Manufacturing of Moderna, Scott Nickerson, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the hybrid 2021 ISPE Facilities of the Future Conference, taking place on 28 and 29 September in North Bethesda, Maryland. Nickerson joined Moderna in May 2016 as Head of Quality accountable for all aspects of GxP Quality. Before...
13 Jul 2021

Coschem’s 2021 scientific conference goes virtual

By Abby Vorster

Have you booked your seat for the scientific conference organised by the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (Coschem)? The two-day event, themed ‘The Beauty Odyssey, Face-off’, takes place on 8 and 9 September and will be hosted virtually this year in association with MGG Productions.  Coschem is a leading authority in the dissemination of information in...
09 Jul 2021

Training course for building contractors of light steel frame buildings

By Staff Writer

Due to COVID concerns, SASFA’s popular Light Steel Frame Building course for building contractors is now offered online! If you haven’t yet booked, we have a few slots left on our next course: The SASFA Light Steel Frame Building course for LSF contractors will be presentedonline via Zoom from 28 July to 3 August 2021. Successful completion of the course...
08 Jul 2021

Durban is the new host of IATF2021

By Staff Writer

The second Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2021) has been rescheduled to take place in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa from 15 to 21 November 2021.  The Trade Fair was previously due to be held in Kigali, Rwanda from 8 to 14 December 2021.  Logistical constraints The decision to move the Trade Fair to Durban was made by...
06 Jul 2021

Growing the cosmetics and personal care industry in Nigeria and beyond

By Staff Writer

The Society of Cosmetic Scientists Nigeria (NICOS) is a professional community for cosmetic scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs which was established to promote and encourage education, research and sustainable growth of the Nigerian cosmetics and personal care industry worldwide. “Working with likeminded organisations, ‘Elevating African Beauty through Science’ is our ultimate mission at NICOS,” say co-founders...
24 Jun 2021

in-cosmetics Global returns with COVID safety measures

By Staff Writer

in-cosmetics Global will return to Barcelona in October this year to deliver safe networking and sourcing opportunities. After last year’s postponement of in-cosmetics Global due to the coronavirus pandemic, the world’s leading personal care ingredients show is set to make a highly anticipated return with its first in-person event in over 18 months. Taking place...
10 Jun 2021

fdt Africa cancelled

By Staff Writer

food & drink technology (fdt) Africa, the premier trade fair for the processing, filling, packaging and logistics for Africa’s food and beverage industry, has been cancelled. Suzette Scheepers, CEO of event organisers Messe Muenchen South Africa, says the event, which had been scheduled to take place at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg from 2...
28 May 2021

CAMINEX 2021 postponed for a year due to COVID-19

By Staff Writer

CAMINEX 2021 has been postponed to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CAMINEX is an important exhibition for the Copperbelt, the country and the entire region. It brings together exhibitions and networking for local, regional and foreign exhibitors and visitors. Safety above all else CAMINEX is organised by the Copperbelt Agricultural and Commercial Show Society...
28 May 2021

Savannah presents award-winning actives from Provital

By Staff Writer

Provital’s natural active ingredients Wonderage and Senseryn have both been awarded 2021 BSB Innovation Awards. The 19th European BSB Innovation Awards took place recently to honour global innovation in the areas of cosmetics, natural products, chemical raw materials, and packaging and concepts. The company’s well-ageing active ingredient, Wonderage won first prize in the Actives/Raw Materials...
19 May 2021

Careers in cosmetics brought to you by Coschem

By Staff Writer

The South African cosmetics industry offers a wide range of job opportunities covering various disciplines. As the industry becomes more focused and technologically advanced, and the demand grows for products that provide real benefits, the need increases for scientists to work in the industry, in mainstream and specialised areas. If you’re interested in a career...
14 May 2021

Latest tablet tooling developments on show at ACHEMA Pulse

By Staff Writer

I Holland, the world’s best-known manufacturer of tablet punches and dies for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, will exhibit some of it most innovative products at ACHEMA Pulse from 15-19 June, including the new die table segment cleaning equipment. The interactive platform will showcase the company’s extensive portfolio of precision tablet tooling solutions and services...

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