NEW YORK—Organic Monitor is hosting its first-ever Natural Cosmetics Masterclass in North America alongside HBA Global Expo 2010. The Masterclass has two interactive workshops designed for technical and business professionals in the beauty and personal care industry. The first workshop navigates delegates through the maze of natural and organic standards. The second workshop highlights the business opportunities in the global market for natural and organic cosmetics.
Workshop 1: Unraveling Natural & Organic Cosmetic Standards
Although the number of natural and organic cosmetic standards is increasing, there has been a relatively low take-up rate in North America. However, the adoption rate is envisaged to increase significantly as retailers such as Whole Foods Market demand certified products.
This workshop guides personal care and ingredient companies on the practical implications of natural and organic standards. A critical review is undertaken of the leading standards for natural and organic cosmetics in North America: NPA, NSF, USDA NOP, etc. Details are given of the ingredient and formulation issues for companies looking at the certification route. An assessment is also made of leading standards in Europe and other regions; standards covered include Cosmos, NaTrue, Ecocert, BDIH, etc. The workshop is designed for product developers, formulators, cosmetic companies, ingredient suppliers and industry organizations.
Workshop 2: Business Openings in the Global Market for Natural & Organic Cosmetics
Natural and organic is the fastest growing sector of the cosmetics industry. This workshop gives a global assessment of the natural and organic cosmetics market, highlighting the business opportunities to existing participants and new entrants.
The workshop begins by giving a global overview, showcasing the leading regional/country markets. The major market developments are highlighted: product and ingredient trends, market drivers and restraints, retailing issues and consumer trends. Case studies will be given of companies who are successfully riding the natural wave. The workshop ends by giving future growth projections and by emphasizing the business openings. It is designed for organizations looking to identify business opportunities in the natural and organic cosmetics industry.