Be Informed…
Find out about the key challenges our industry is facing .
The Inform seminars at SCS Formulate will focus on the key issues facing the personal care and cosmetic industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to enhance formulation techniques, learn about the latest and future trends, get advice on the regulatory and scientific issues in the market place.
INFORM Seminars: Entrance to the INFORM Seminars is Free of Charge to all SCS Members if registered by 8 November.
N.B. The standard charges will apply if registering onsite at SCS Formulate. £90 + VAT per day to all non-members.
12 November
Inform 1
9:30 am
Key Updates to the Cosmetics Regulatory Framework
Speaker
Dr Emma Meredith Director-General - CTPA
10:00 am
What’s Next in Beauty & Personal Care: 2025 Trends
Speaker
Andrew McDougall Director, Beauty & Personal Care - Mintel
11:30 am
EFfCI (The European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients) Who We Are, What We Do.
Speaker
Andrea Maltagliati General Secretary - EFfCI - The European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients
12:00 pm
2:00 pm
PANEL – Challenges and Opportunities of Going Sustainable, or Not?
Dr Barbara Olioso Managing Director - The Green Chemist Consultancy
Speakers
James Cuomo Senior Carbon Consultant - MyCarbon
Elsie Rutterford Founder - BYBI Beauty
Dominika Minarovic Founder - BYBI Beauty
Amanda Isom Regulatory Affairs Director - Bloom Regulatory Limited
4:00 pm
PANEL – Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Personal Care Industry – More than policies, programmes or box-ticking
Jackie Searle Business Manager Personal Care EMEA - Innospec
Speakers
Habee Folami Director of EDI People & Culture - METRO
Winnie Awa Founder & CEO - Carra - DEI co-chair for the British Beauty Council
Dan Sumners Head of Policy and Engagement - The Science Council
Jennifer Carlsson Founder & Beauty Brand Expert - Mintoiro
Inform 2
13 November
Inform 1
Inform 2
12 November
Inform 1
9:30 am
Key Updates to the Cosmetics Regulatory Framework
Speaker
Dr Emma Meredith Director-General - CTPA
10:00 am
What’s Next in Beauty & Personal Care: 2025 Trends
Speaker
Andrew McDougall Director, Beauty & Personal Care - Mintel
11:30 am
EFfCI (The European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients) Who We Are, What We Do.
Speaker
Andrea Maltagliati General Secretary - EFfCI - The European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients
12:00 pm
2:00 pm
PANEL – Challenges and Opportunities of Going Sustainable, or Not?
Dr Barbara Olioso Managing Director - The Green Chemist Consultancy
Speakers
James Cuomo Senior Carbon Consultant - MyCarbon
Elsie Rutterford Founder - BYBI Beauty
Dominika Minarovic Founder - BYBI Beauty
Amanda Isom Regulatory Affairs Director - Bloom Regulatory Limited
4:00 pm
PANEL – Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Personal Care Industry – More than policies, programmes or box-ticking
Jackie Searle Business Manager Personal Care EMEA - Innospec
Speakers
Habee Folami Director of EDI People & Culture - METRO
Winnie Awa Founder & CEO - Carra - DEI co-chair for the British Beauty Council
Dan Sumners Head of Policy and Engagement - The Science Council
Jennifer Carlsson Founder & Beauty Brand Expert - Mintoiro
Inform 2
13 November
Inform 1
9:30 am
How Hard Can It Really Be!
Speaker
Emma Webber Founder - Natural Spa Factory
10:00 am
11:30 am
Neo-Ecology and its Relevance to the Beauty Industry
Speaker
Katie Chester Head of Ecology - Smink Laboratories
12:00 pm
Opposites Attract. How to Create Compatibility Between Technical and NPD Teams
Speaker
Jill Weir NPD & Brand Consultant - White Label Thinking
2:00 pm
PANEL – Innovation – Consumer Led or Technology Fed?
Steve Barton Former SCS President - SCS Fellow
Speakers
Adam Muggleton Director - Cosmetic Technologies - Oriflame
Deborah Perry Innovation Consulting Partner - Fusion
Michael Burnett Knowledge Transfer Manager, Process Manufacturing - Innovate UK