Industry News from 2023

University of Miami's New Innovative Program Awarded the Proctor and Gamble Higher Education Award: Enrollment starts in fall of 2023

June 15, 2023

The new Master Program in Product Design at the College of Engineering, University of Miami is tackling industrial challenges while teaching graduate students the required skills to take new innovations from concept to commercialization.

This unique program is designed to develop the next generation of product engineers for the formulated product industries, consisting of unique technical courses in chemical product design (formulation), aerosols, biomaterials, regenerative medicine, soft matter & colloids, bionanotechnology, data analytics, and more! The expanisve curriculum is complimented by courses in entrepreneurship, innovation and project management, and an industry guided research project offering hands-on R&D expertise in automated formulation platforms, advanced characterization, and AI/Machine Learning approaches. [READ MORE]

UC Cosmetic Science Launches New Program: New hygienic manufacturing graduate certificate will help meet industry needs

May 3, 2023

The UC online cosmetic science program has been growing at a rapid rate over the past few years. One area that is not covered under their current programs is on manufacturing aspects of cosmetic products.

The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC), an umbrella organization of major cosmetic product manufacturers, recently identified hygieneic manufacturing of cosmetic products as a major challenge in the industry as current trends are shifting to more natural and less efficacious preservative systems. Thus, the initative for the Hygienic Manufacturing of Cosmetic Products Graduate Certificate was created in effort to launch a training program that will fill the gap in preservation science, plant engeineering, and will help address unmet needs in cosmetic science education. [READ MORE]

Industry News from 2022

AOCS Online Course: Beyond Triglycerides: Applications for Unique Plant-based Lipids in Personal Care

October 23, 2022

Instructed by Benjamin Schwartz, the AOCS will be running this online course November 8, 9, and 10, as part of the AOCS Continuing Education Program. In addition to the live instruction and Q&A, attendees will have access to a full replay of the course for 30 days following the live course dates. [READ MORE]

SCC Members are eligible for discounted AOCS member pricing via a promo code to be used during checkout. To receive your promo code, please contact SCC Headquarters.

Registration is now open for the IBA's 2022 Virtual FDA Cosmetics Regulations Workshop (September 21-22, 2022)

August 13, 2022

Join IBA for this two-day virtual event that provides expert & regulator-led discussions focused on the latest information on topics essential to running a safe, successful, and compliant business in the cosmetic and personal care industry. [READ MORE]

SCC Members are eligible for discounted event pricing (20% off the IBA non-member rate) via a promo code to be used during checkout. To receive your promo code, please contact SCC Headquarters.

New 2022 FOOD and DRUG LAW Now Available

March 25, 2022

This food and drug law comprehensive book is organized for ease of reading in order to comprehend a complex area of law. Each Book starts with a concise introduction to provide a particular focus for the reader. There is a separate Book for each subject based on regulation under the United States Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) and related law. [READ MORE]

AOCS & SCC to Collaborate on Upcoming Fermentation Webinar

February 8, 2022

The AOCS and SCC will collaborate on a webinar scheduled for March 15, 2022 (3:00pm-4:00pm ET). Entitled Enhancing Cosmetic and Therapeutic Ingredient Development Through Fermentation Technologies, the webinar will feature speaker Dr. James (Vince) Gruber (Jeen International), who will introduce viewers to the ideas around the use of fermentation to develop ingredients for cosmetics and skin care. [REGISTER HERE]

This webinar is open to everyone.

Registration is now open for the IBA's 2022 Virtual Technical Regulatory Forum (March 22-24, 2022)

January 20, 2022

The Technical Regulatory Forum is a practical, three-day forum for industry professionals to illustrate how the current regulatory, legislative, and technical landscape can impact your business. [READ MORE]

SCC Members are eligible for discounted event pricing (20% off the IBA non-member rate) via a promo code to be used during checkout. To receive your promo code, please contact SCC Headquarters.

AOCS Online Course: Design of lamellar gel network emulsions for personal care and cosmetics applications

January 11, 2022

Instructed by Ricardo Diez, PhD, the AOCS will be running this online course January 24, 27, and 28, as part of the AOCS Continuing Education Program. In addition to the live instruction and Q&A, attendees will have access to a full replay of the course for two weeks following the live course dates. [READ MORE]

SCC Members are eligible for discounted AOCS member pricing via a promo code to be used during checkout. To receive your promo code, please contact SCC Headquarters.

Industry News from 2021

NYSCC Suppliers’ Day Reunites the Beauty Industry for Most Comprehensive Ingredients & Formulations Event in North America

November 12, 2021

The beauty and personal care product development community came together, November 10th and 11th for one of the most important Suppliers’ Day in its history, according to association executives with NYSCC (New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists). More than 6,800 registrants eager to find solutions to current challenges, met with over 380 exhibitors across 75,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. This engagement will continue over the coming month with Suppliers’ Day “Virtual Month of Beauty” continuing to capture new registrants since its kick-off on November 12th. [READ MORE]

Coloring the Cosmetic World, 2nd Edition Has Been Released

October 08, 2021

The second edition of Edwin B. Faulkner's Coloring the Cosmetic World: Using Pigments in Decorative Cosmetic Formulations has been released. Newly edited by Jane C. Hollenberg, the work is described as "a comprehensive resource on the regulations, applications, properties and processing of pigments used in color cosmetics." [READ MORE]

Industry News from 2020

Nigeria Society of Cosmetic Chemists, NICOS, becomes 50th IFSCC Member Society

October 28, 2020

The IFSCC is delighted to welcome the Society of Cosmetic Scientists, Nigeria (NICOS) as its 50th Member Society. This follows the unanimous approval of their application at the IFSCC 2020 Council Meeting held virtually on Tuesday 20th October. [READ MORE]