Anti-Pollution, Halal and More On Tap for In-Cosmetics Asia

THAILAND: According to Euromonitor International, the Asia Pacific (APAC) beauty and personal care market is set to grow by almost 25% over the next four years, reaching a value of $167 billion.

In-Cosmetics Asia will provide a platform to source and learn about innovative new ingredients and formulations, while highlighting the latest consumer trends. Taking place in Bangkok from Nov. 8-10, this must-attend event will feature 400 leading suppliers and over 50 hours of educational sessions.

“Our ambition is that finished product manufacturers and R&D professionals leave In-Cosmetics Asia with a clear idea of how they will create the next generation of products. The 2016 event will present the latest ingredients, raw materials and formulations from across the globe, alongside a program of seminars that will deliver invaluable technical information, regulatory advice and marketing trends,” said Sarah Gibson, exhibition director of In-Cosmetics Asia.

The educational program will present the latest trends, market analysis and research that will shape the future of the APAC cosmetic market. R&D professionals will also be able to attend practical sessions that provide hands-on formulation training, while a series of seminars will highlight unique ingredients, claims and formulation techniques.

Asian consumer trends will be explored in detail during a presentation by Joanna Chan, a research analyst at Euromonitor International. She will advise visitors that the Asian beauty market has yet to reach maturity and that there is significant room for growth, which could be realized by tapping into the region’s diverse markets and evolving ingredients ranges. Chan will also discuss key trends, focusing on customization, wellness and digital retailing.

Tommy Kong, general manager of the cosmetic division in the REACH24H Consulting Group, will provide the latest updates on Chinese cosmetic regulation and the potential impacts. Since last year, the Chinese cosmetic regulatory environment has seen much change following the revision of Cosmetic Safety and Technical Standards, the issuing of Cosmetic Safety Assessment Guidance and the adjustment on the new plant ingredient registration. This session will provide an overview of China’s cosmetic regulatory system and the recent changes, providing attendees with essential information.

With increasing consumer demands and the pressures of launching innovative new products, developing disruptive formulations quickly is paramount. The standard development time of 12-18 months is no longer acceptable to brands or conducive to consumer trends. Belinda Carli, director of the Institute of Personal Care Science, will deliver a session designed to help manufacturers rapidly create new bases, as well as exploring how to test the stability of formulations and ensure good quality delivery and efficacy.

In addition, In-Cosmetics Asia marks the debut of Spotlight On… product areas, which will focus on the key trends of Halal, anti-pollution and France. As well as showcasing products in each area, the three themes will be discussed in detail during the event’s Marketing Trends program.

Further, In-Cosmetics Asia will feature the popular Formulation Lab, a purpose-built lab on the show floor that is only open only to R&D and lab professionals.

More info: www.in-cosmeticsasia.com