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Natural Cosmetic MASTERCLASS:
GLOBAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES & Standards ASSESSMENT
Sep 12, 2009
Bologna (italy)
Masterclass Overview
This first-ever Masterclass in southern Europe assesses the business
opportunities in the global market for natural & organic cosmetics, and
critically assesses the formulation issues when adopting standards.
The masterclass comprises two interactive workshops. The first workshop
navigates delegates through the maze of natural & organic cosmetic
standards, focusing on the formulation & technical issues. The
second workshop analyses the global market for natural & organic
cosmetics, highlighting the growth opportunities for existing operators
and new entrants.
The masterclass is designed for cosmetic
manufacturers & distributors, formulators, product developers, ingredient companies
and other stake-holders.
Workshop 1: Assessment of Natural & Organic Cosmetic Standard
Formulation Issues
0930- 1300
The
first
workshop will begin by giving precise details of the finalised Cosmos
standard, set by the leading certification agencies in Europe. The workshop leader will then
make a comparative and independent assessment of Cosmos and other private standards in Europe and
other regions; these include NaTrue, ICEA, Ecocert, Soil Association, BDiH, NPA, OASIS and
IBD. The workshop will focus on the formulation, ingredient & technical issues
of adopting these standards, addressing the following questions:
> What are the precise details of the finalised Cosmos natural & organic cosmetic
standards?
> What are the various levels of the NaTrue standard?
> What are the precise details of North American standards: OASIS, NSF, and NPA?
> What are the major standards in Asia-Pacific, Latin America and
other regions?
> What are the differences between the major standards in each
region?
> What are the practical implications of adopting these various standards?
> What is the process to get a cosmetic product / ingredient certified?
> What are the certification issues concerning raw materials, ingredients,
formulations, etc.?
> What guidance can be given to companies looking to adopt these
standards?
Workshop 2: Growth Opportunities in the Global Natural Cosmetics
Market 1400- 1700
The second workshop analyses the global market for natural & organic
cosmetics, highlighting the growth opportunities. It begins by giving a
global overview, showcasing the leading regional / country markets. The
major market developments are highlighted: product & ingredient trends,
market drivers & restraints, retailing issues and consumer trends. Case
studies will be given of companies who are successfully riding the
natural & organic wave. The workshop ends by giving future growth
projections and by emphasising the business openings.
Key features of the workshop:
> What is the size of the natural & organic cosmetics market?
> What regions and countries have the largest markets?
> Why are natural cosmetics becoming popular with consumers?
> What are the major market & retailing trends?
> What are the product & ingredient developments?
> Who are the leading producers & retailers of natural
cosmetics?
> What is the future growth potential of this emerging market?
> What are the business opportunities for existing operators &
new entrants?
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