HPCI expo heads to SA this September

from Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review July 2019

Swings, gin and jelly beans

Positioned as an exclusive exhibition for home and personal care ingredients, HPCI South Africa will take place at Gallagher Convention Centre on 4 and 5 September. The show will be co-located with Coschem’s annual Scientific Conference.

Participants from all over the continent as well as a global contingency are expected to attend the expo. So far Evonik, Carst & Walker, Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Fourchem, Croda, The Care Co., Chemgrit, Symrise, Dia-Stron, Brenntag, Mireuxus, the Department of Trade & Industry, Cosmetic Ingredients, Quantum Colours, Ayanda African Oils, Savannah Fine Chemicals, AMA Labs, Kaza Oils, Symrise and Millchem have confirmed their participation in HPCI South Africa.

According to the organisers, HPCI Events, many more companies have shown interest in exhibiting. Once confirmed, their participation will be announced. Exhibition stands are still available; if you’re keen on exhibiting, please contact HPCI Events for more information.

Co-located events

The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (Coschem’s) scientific conference will bring world-class scientists and cosmetics industry professionals together on the African continent, to share new data, ground-breaking research and innovative scientific content on a world class platform. Anyone interested in registering to attend should contact Bridget MacDonald from Coschem.

Also taking place during the conference, the Cosmetic, Toiletries & Fragrance Association (CTFA) will host a safety assessment seminar on 5 September. The seminar will be centred on the safety assessment for cosmetics; attendance registrations will be handled by the CTFA.

DID YOU KNOW?

HPCI Events are regarded worldwide as leading B2B communication forums for emerging and new markets. The events include successful expos and conferences hosted in Poland, India and Turkey with South Africa being added to the list.

It is key for all brand owners and manufacturers to attend this session, to ensure they comply with the proposed regulations and to guarantee the safety of consumers when using their products. Safety assessments will not only be required for products on the South African market, but also for exporting to the EU where they are already compulsory. •

HPCI Events – www.hpci-events.com