TAGS: in-cosmetics
in-cosmetics Asia has announced the opening of its registration process. Contributing to more than 37% of the global personal care market – in what is the second-largest economy in the world – the APAC region has firmly established itself as a center of innovation in the cosmetics sector, standing toe-for-toe with its global counterparts.
It is against this backdrop that in-cosmetics Asia returns to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective business and networking opportunities for the regional personal care community.
Event Set to Welcome Many Exhibitors & Companies
Reflecting the wealth of innovation emerging in the region’s beauty market, this year’s event is set to welcome more than 60 new exhibitors who will join over 530 companies expected to participate – including 95% of the world’s top suppliers of personal care ingredients.
Among the new exhibitors heading to Bangkok from 5-7 November, will be:
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Malaysia’s oleochemicals and chemical suppliers, Echo Chem SDN BHD
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Hainan Zhongxin Chemical Co., Ltd, a Chinese manufacturer and distributor of nutritional products and chemicals including collagens and plant proteins
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Orchidia Fragrances, who will showcase its fragrances and botanical extracts for personal care products
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Manufacturers of performance chemicals from Japan, Sanyo Chemical
According to Euromonitor International, the APAC region currently holds 32% of the global beauty and personal care marketplace with an expected CAGR growth of 6.7% to 2024. With China, South Korea and Japan emerging as the countries with the highest potential to launch innovative new products, coupled with China accounting for the region’s largest market value, it’s clear that J-beauty and C-Beauty are hot on the heels of the K-Beauty wave.
Helping attendees discover the region’s most innovative beauty products, market research company Mintel will deliver three daily presentations in the show’s popular Innovation Zone. These will offer insights on the ingredients used and what makes them the best performing products of 2019.
Seeking the latest ingredient innovations, more than 12,000 personal care professionals including R&D specialists, formulators, chemists, marketers and indie brand owners will come together to celebrate the 12th edition of in-cosmetics Asia. Designed not only for those who source raw materials, the event is a must for those who use distributors and agencies to gain an unrivalled overview of how the industry is evolving, and to identify what solutions are available for their business needs – aligning the micro-trend and the macro consumer need.
Addressing Different Industry Trends
Backed up by key market insights from world-renowned research agencies such as Mintel, Euromonitor and Kline, the comprehensive Marketing Trends & Regulations program will address the defining industry trends for professionals from all aspects of the new product development process.
Confirmed topics include:
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Premiumization in beauty presented by Euromonitor
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K-Beauty market trends presented by the Korea Cosmetics Industry Institute (KCII)
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Native beauty products in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands presented by Nature’s Blueprint
Attendees can also hear directly from ingredients suppliers during a series of Technical Seminars that will explore new ingredients, technical claims and formulation techniques. Dedicated to showcasing products at the forefront of the hottest trends influencing the Asia Pacific personal care market, the Spotlight On area, sponsored by Connell, will also return focusing on Clean Beauty, Transforming Formulations and Suncare.
Highlighting innovative ingredients relevant for each trend, the area will provide technical information on and insights into formulated products, which attendees can also try and test for themselves.
Tapping into some of these trends and highlighting new products and inspiration for the next generation of NPD, the Innovation Zone will showcase the industry’s newest products – all launched within the eight months prior to the show. Located at the heart of the show, the popular Innovation Zone will also play host to this year’s in-cosmetics Asia Awards. Recognizing the most inspirational and exciting cosmetic ingredients, they reward the best functional and active ingredients, with the winners announced live on the show floor.
There’s also an opportunity for attendees to gain hands-on experience at the Formulation Lab which will offer twelve interactive training sessions for current and emerging formulators.
Visitors can delve into the latest end-to-end solutions, from sourcing ingredients to learning about certification and regulation, at a brand-new area of the show set to launch this year. Once a niche sector, Halal cosmetics has enjoyed a surge in popularity, with a 15% increase predicted year-on-year, amid growing consumer demand for halal-certified products and ingredients.
In recognition of this, in-cosmetics Asia will launch a Halal Cosmetics Zone for 2019 providing R&D professionals with a dedicated area that highlights certified halal materials, ingredients and technologies, from exhibitors such as Mibelle AG Biochemistry, HUNKA and DSM Nutritional Products Personal Care, and more.
The Halal Cosmetics Zone Test and Try Area
Attendees can also find inspiration by sampling halal-certified materials and ingredients in the Halal Cosmetics Zone Test and Try area, while the zone’s open Discovery Theatre will provide insights during a series of free-to-attend presentations. Presentations will be delivered by key speakers including Ir. Muti Arintawati, Vice Director for The Assessment Institute for Food, Drug and Cosmetic, The Indonesian Council of Ulama, who will explore the halal requirements for cosmetics; and Dewi Rijah Sari, Executive Chairman of Indonesia International Cosmetic Association (IICA), who will share insight on the evolution of Indonesian halal regulations and what implications this has for cosmetics businesses.
Commenting on this year’s exhibition, event director Sarah Gibson said: “Welcoming so many new exhibitors for the 2019 edition is a reflection of both the market’s exceptional growth and the show’s reputation within the region. From meeting global ingredient suppliers to discovering new innovations, attending hands-on formulation training or finding green and natural ingredients at the Spotlight On area, there are so many opportunities for visitors and exhibitors this year.”
in-cosmetics Asia will take place at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) from 5-7 November 2019.
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