MUMBAI, India, May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
According to Indian Cosmetic Sector Analysis (2009-2012), the
Indian cosmetics industry is expected to witness fast growth rate
in the coming years on the back of an increase in the consumption
of beauty products. Owing to growing disposable income of the
middle class households and changing lifestyle, it is expected that
the cosmetics industry will grow at a CAGR of around 17% during
2010-2014.
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Despite of the above fact, this industry faces many
challenges including social, demographic as well as cultural ones,
changes in education, tastes and preferences, urbanisation, women
empowerment, attitude of people, increased media influence etc.
Changes in demographic environment with worldwide population
growth, geographical shifts in population, sex composition, various
innovation taking place in R&D and market scenario of
cosmetics are a must study area to increase the
potential of expansion of cosmetic product portfolio
and to search better areas or untapped markets.
Based on our research with the 50 senior experts working in the
personal care industry, we have developed 2-day strategic
conference Cosmetics and Science 2013 to throw light on the
above critical areas.
Cosmetics and Science 2013 is divided into separate
streams, to provide a better clarity on R&D, regulatory
guidelines, market opportunities and consumer behaviour insights
for the Indian Cosmetic Industry. The main objective of this
conference is to provide solutions to all the challenges ranging
from developing to launching a cosmetic product in the market.
There is also a post -conference workshop focusing on Cosmetic
clinical trials led by Mr Brijesh Regal,
CEO, Apothecaries.
Expert leaders:
ASivakumar, Regulatory Affairs Director
South Asia, Hindustan Unilever
Vinay Kumar Singh, General Manager Technical,
Mikasacosmetics
Steve Bidinger, President ,MK Life
Andrew Gan, President, Toshiki
International
Avani Mainkar, Head Product Development (Personal
& Nature Care), Marico
Prajakta Paranjapye, CEO, Butic
Ashutosh Bharadwaj, CEO Personal Care,
VLCC
Dr. Colin D'Silva, Associate Director,
Communications, Prestige Division, Procter & Gamble
Sheela Iyer, Director, IWIN Cosmetics and
Editor-in-chief and Publisher, Fourthwave Media Group
Kiran Lohia, Founder and Dermatologist, COSMEDIC Skin
Solutions
P Rashmi Upadhya,
Associate Director, Strategy, PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Some of the highlights of the
conference are:
- Regulatory guidelines to simplify rules and fast-track
development of cosmetic products
- Latest advancement in colour cosmetic technologies
- International trends and case studies for cosmetics
- Insights on science behind latest natural ingredients used to
manufacture personal care products
- In-depth guidance on R&D of personal care products and
Cosmeceuticals: The new way forward
- Exploring marketing opportunities in cosmetics market in
India to widen reach of the Indian
cosmetic industry
- Consumer insights and innovations to explore untapped market
for cosmetics and personal care products
This unique 2-day strategic conference will bring together 80+
Vice Presidents, Directors, Heads of Regulatory, R&D,
Marketing, Production Innovation and Production Development
department professionals from Cosmetics industry all under one
roof.
for more information visit http://www.cosmeticsandscience.com/pr
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largest independent exhibition organiser in the world. It is the
largest trade exhibition organiser in India, responsible for 26 exhibitions in
different locations across the country. The company is also
involved in the organisation of conference programmes throughout
India and in the publications of
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Contact: Shwetha Prabhu
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