11 November 2026 Seminars

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Trichology claims in haircare: what they mean, how they’re interpreted, and how we can raise standards in evidence and substantiation.

Learning Points:

1. Define discipline-linked claims – Understand what “trichology” claims currently imply and how they differ from dermatological or clinical terminology.
2. Recognise regulatory risk – Identify where hair and scalp claims may unintentionally cross from cosmetic positioning into medicinal territory.
3. Strengthen substantiation – Learn the evidential and documentary standards required to support responsible haircare claims.
4. Clarify reviewed vs tested vs approved – Distinguish between levels of professional oversight and the implications of each.
5. Implement higher standards – Explore a structured framework to improve transparency, scientific credibility and consumer trust in haircare communication.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Discover a multifunctional, naturally derived biolipid created through an advanced fermentation process that elevates modern beauty care. It provides powerful conditioning benefits, improved combability, softness and flexibility to hair while delivering a silky, smooth, non-greasy sensory feel on the skin. Its distinctive fatty acid profile ensures excellent spreadability, a luxurious touch and a refined finish across various applications. Supported by strong environmental advantages and broad formulation versatility, this next-generation ingredient enables the creation of high-performing, sensorially rich products aligned with the future of responsible and clean beauty.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Define the two worlds simply:
• Cosmetics: Enhance appearance
• Topical Rx (Prescription drugs): Treat or prevent disease

The regulatory pathway required

The timelines involved

Good reasons and candidates for Rx

Clinical skincare is a marketing word ~ how to use the term without crossing into Rx[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Exploring Exosome-inspired cosmetics: formulation challenges, stability considerations, and UK/EU regulatory boundaries.

• Understand the scientific basis of exosome-related concepts in cosmetics
  Identify formulation and stability challenges of bio-active systems
  Recognise preservation, compatibility, and packaging considerations
  Understand UK/EU regulatory boundaries and claim limitations

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Maximise formulation performance with fewer, smarter ingredient choices. This technical session introduces Ajinomoto's multifunctional ingredient portfolio, demonstrating how versatile materials such as Amihope LL and Amisoft HS-11 can be used across multiple applications. Through practical formulation examples and technical demonstrations, discover how to streamline development, improve efficiency, and create high-performing products without compromising innovation or consumer experience.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]AI can kickstart ideas but reliance threatens originality and innovation - real breakthroughs and innovation in personal care still come from humans.

Learning Points

1. AI can support beginners but only at a surface level.
2. AI-generated communication with partners destroys human connection.
3. Reliance on AI reduces creativity and originality.
4. AI-driven formulations are unreliable and still require full redevelopment by a competent development chemist.
5. AI must always be fact‑checked.

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Impact of the EU extended allergens declaration regulation on other markets which have/have not adopted this regulation.

Learning Points

• Which markets are following the EU
• Which markets are not following the EU update
• UK/EU divergence
• What does this mean for shared artwork
• Special focus on China as some allergens are not recognised in their current regs