EVENTS
First edition of HPCI South Africa a great success HPCI South Africa expo took place in Johannesburg, in conjunction with the annual Coschem scientific conference. On 4 and 5 September, visitors headed Gallagher Convention Centre to attend the exhibition devoted exclusively to showcasing ingredients for home and personal care products. As part of the IFSCC international speaker programme, Tony O’Lenick of Siltech LLC gave a presentation on innovating with minimally disruptive formulations
Anna Mommeja and Vijay Bahadur of Seppic, a CJP Chemicals’ principal The Vantage Speciality Chemicals stand at HPCI South Africa 2019
Prof Beverley Summers of Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University and Erica de Kock of Unicare Ingredients
H
PCI South Africa featured 25
Vanessa Lahn of Evonik Nutrition & Care in Germany with René Spada of Evonik South Africa
Organised by SOFW Journal and
The SOFW Journal and Vincentz Network teams at Gallagher Convention Centre
Based on the theme of ‘innovating the
exhibitors representing 87
Vincentz Network, the HPCI South Africa
possibility, the conference continues to
international companies. It was
expo has set a target to become a leading
be central to the ongoing development of
attended by more than 500 buyers
event on the African continent for the
the African cosmetics industry and a key
personal care and home care markets.
platform for knowledge sharing.
from the personal care and home care markets, who were equally satisfied with this premiere event.
HPCI SOUTH AFRICA EXPO HAS SET A TARGET TO BECOME A LEADING EVENT ON THE AFRICAN CONTINENT FOR THE PERSONAL CARE AND HOME CARE MARKETS The expo is based on the concept of
Exhibitors included AMA Laboratories, Ayanda African Oils, Brenntag South Africa,
SAFETY ASSESSMENT SEMINAR
Carst & Walker SA, CJP Chemicals, Croda
The DGK IKW Safety Assessor Seminar,
SA, Cosmetic Ingredients co-located
organised with the support of Cosmetic,
with Quantum Colours, Dia-Stron, DST
Toiletries & Fragrance Association of South
Cosmeceutical Platform, Evonik Industries,
Africa (CTFA), took place on the second day
Fourchem, Kaza Natural Oils, Millchem,
of the expo and conference. This seminar
Mireuxus, Orkila South Africa, Protea
focused on relevant issues pertaining to the
Chemicals, Savannah Fine Chemicals,
safety of cosmetics.
Solvay Polymers & Chemicals, Symrise, The
The German Cosmetic, Toiletry,
Care Co., Unicare Ingredients and Vantage
Perfumery and Detergent Association (IKW)
Speciality Chemicals.
and the German Society for Scientific and Applied Cosmetics (DGK) shared their
SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE
unique training concept during the seminar,
In addition to the show, the Coschem
giving prospective safety assessors and
annual scientific conference offered
interested individuals an opportunity to
an extensive programme of lectures
learn about innovations and gain hands
focusing on the dissemination of scientific
on experience.
information. Local and international
The next HPCI South Africa expo will take
knowledge exchange, business interaction
presenters were invited to present papers
place in Johannesburg, in September 2020,
and networking, providing a platform for
outlining research and development in the
in conjunction with the Coschem annual
suppliers and buyers to come together and
cosmetics industry and new materials that
scientific conference. Visit www.hpci-events.
discuss new products and respective needs.
can be brought to market.
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