September 29 - 30, 2020
Main Day Two. Wednesday, September 30
8:00 am - 8:30 am
Registration and Breakfast
8:30 am - 8:45 am
Welcome and Opening Remarks from Chairwomen
Jennifer R. Martin -
Director Regulatory Affairs, North America,
The Colgate-Palmolive Co.
8:45 am - 9:15 am
Are You Ready for Brexit? How to Adapt Your Expanding Strategy for EU and the UK
Upcoming Political changes in the UK and uncertainty around the subject are pushing companies to adjust their strategic plans of extension and be more proactive.
9:15 am - 9:45 am
Understanding the Asia-Pacific Market Regulation and Recent Changes and Trends
With the Asian cosmetics market expected to reach $126.8 billion in 2020, it’s no surprise that a great number of leading and indie brands want a piece of the pie. However, with stringent and often times differing regulatory practices and requirements, successfully breaking into the Asian market in a compliant manner can be tricky.
This session will provide you with a practical overview of what exactly you need to know and the different regulations in these countries. Walk away with a comprehensive understanding to plan your strategy.
9:45 am - 10:15 am
Going Global and Doing it Right: Best Practices in International Trade Compliance
Elika Eftekhari -
Counsel,
Persica Skincare LLC
With a constantly changing global regulatory landscape, it’s hard to keep up! Use this chance to learn best practices in international trade compliance. This session will discuss:
- The challenges of sanctioned markets. The 2017 Epsilon decision. Is your ingredient commonly produced in a sanctioned market? Is there a risk of product reexport to/resale in sanctioned markets?
- Create a paper trail using your corporate compliance policy as the starting point. What should your due diligence include? Using certifications to bridge compliance gaps.
- Do cultural homework on both ends of the deal. Are the laws and regulations transparent, predictable? How to account for cultural, religious practices?
10:15 am - 10:45 am
Morning Coffee and Networking Break
Interactive Discussion Groups
Roundtable 1
10:50 am - 12:10 pm Going Global: ChinaRoundtable 2
10:50 am - 12:10 pm Going Global: Japan, Execution of CSAR in China KoreaRoundtable 3
10:50 am - 12:10 pm EU ingredients regulations update - microplastics, endocrine disruptorsRoundtable 4
10:50 am - 12:10 pm Sunscreen products for OTC humane use Carl D’Ruiz - Senior Manager, Personal Care Regulatory, Scientific and Governmental Affairs, DSM Nutritional Products LLC
Carl D’Ruiz
Senior Manager, Personal Care Regulatory, Scientific and Governmental AffairsDSM Nutritional Products LLC
Roundtable 5
10:50 am - 12:10 pm Understanding how to Deal and Prepare for Incoming OTC ReformsRoundtable 6
10:50 am - 12:10 pm Updated EU claims requirements
12:10 pm - 1:10 pm
Networking Lunch
1:10 pm - 1:40 pm
Focus On: OTC Monograph Reform is Back!
And it’s back! Recent developments in Congress deserve to turn our attention to OTC Monograph Reform one more time. This document is strictly important for the cosmetic companies with over-the-counter drug products. In this session, we will discuss why OTC reform is necessary and how the legislation will impact the OTC monograph system and will check potential outcomes.
1:40 pm - 2:10 pm
Sunscreen Regulations: What Do You Need to Know
Carl D’Ruiz -
Senior Manager, Personal Care Regulatory, Scientific and Governmental Affairs,
DSM Nutritional Products LLC
With growing customer concern about sun exposure, the market of sunscreens is booming. Upcoming OTC reform will affect regulations on sunscreen and how they will be labeled and tested for effectiveness. This session will discuss the imperfect science behind sunscreens and will point out the gaps in knowledge regarding safety.
Carl D’Ruiz
Senior Manager, Personal Care Regulatory, Scientific and Governmental AffairsDSM Nutritional Products LLC
2:10 pm - 2:40 pm
Tom’s of Maine Stewardship Model: Natural, Sustainable and Responsible Defined
More and more companies are investing in environmentally sustainable products. Nowadays, consumers educate themselves about the ingredients they are using and packaging of the products they buy, creating a “go green” movement. It reflects within the cosmetics industry, as more and more businesses embrace environmental stewardship as a part of their culture. In this session, Julie will discuss Tom’s of Maine’s stewardship model, how it works, the genesis and purpose.
2:40 pm - 3:10 pm
Afternoon Coffee and Networking
3:10 pm - 3:40 pm
How to Make Your PR Team Your Best Friend, and Not Your Worst Nightmare
Valerie George -
Vice President of Research & Development,
John Paul Mitchell Systems
Do we always understand the complexity of developing marketing claims? With new upcoming changes in legislation regarding marketing claims, building strong relations with your PR/Marketing Team can save you a lot of unnecessary troubles. Learn in this session how to develop an efficient team and create the most productive collaborations.
3:40 pm - 4:10 pm
How to Work with Influencers, Content, Creative and Marketing Teams
Elaine Noack -
Global Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Manager,
Paula Choice Skincare
It’s a delicate balance, but it’s important to keep close, collaborative relationships with your business partners to ensure product claims are compliant and creatively competitive.
All product claims must be truthful, never misleading and never outside of the drug claims realm. But, we all know these requirements can sometimes limit marketing creativity, SEO needs and competitiveness. So, what to do?
4:10 pm - 4:40 pm
Successful Collaboration with Contract Manufacturers
When considering contract manufacturing, you need to thoroughly understand what your “ask” is and develop a collaboration plan. What is your role in the plan? Do you know what it takes to “set a supplier up for success”? Most contract manufacturers want to make their customers happy. But it will be difficult for a them to meet your expectations if they have not been clearly communicated. Do you know what your expectations are? Do you have a plan on what you are looking for in a contract manufacturer? What are the critical points? It’s important to have developed a clear and executable plan in place before you begin to start interviewing your potential partners. Make sure you are asking the right questions, providing the right information and in the right mindset to facilitate a successful and collaborative environment… Then the two of you can prepare for SUCCESS!
