Dear Colleague,
As we approach the end of 2022, at CCUK we are very happy to reflect on a very successful year with rapid growth in our membership and having hosted or participated in a series of well-attended events. We would like to thank all those companies who have joined/re-joined CCUK this year. Please go to our blog for our CCUK year in review.
Most recently we hosted a webinar with a Spotlight on China in which we covered product and efficacy claims and compliance, export advice and regulatory landscape as well as market trends. The recording is available here. Our booth at SCS Formulate had lots of visitors over the two days with many companies interested in what a Cluster is and our role in the sector. We are pleased to introduce Biomara and Leyton as new members this month and Beauty Product Development and Hapii who joined CCUK after the show. In 2023 we will be holding more in person events including a members AGM and more networking events. We wish you peace and joy over the festive season and look forward to seeing you in 2023. Merry Christmas, Kirsty, Jane, Gill, Alastair and Katerina |
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'Beauty Product Development Ltd is a full Product Development consultancy in the beauty and wellness sectors. From initial advice to the end-to-end project management of the entire process or anything in-between. We are a small team of Beauty Industry experts, who have had a hand in shaping some of the most recognised and successful global brands. Socially responsible and ethical processes should be the norm; we can help with this, including B Corp certification, the gold standard in modern, ethical trading, using business as a force for good. Sustainability and sustainable product development is at our core. We work with different businesses of different sizes in different ways – a bespoke service tailored to your needs. From start-ups with the gem of an idea, to established brands as they grow and evolve. From scaling up the sourcing and supply chain as your brand grows, to maximising your future development opportunities and optimising the brand experience. To find out more or book a complimentary call about your development needs, contact our Founder, Bernadette Jackson'. |
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Biomara is a Scotland-based biotechnology start-up aiming to produce high-purity and high-bioactive extracts from ocean-farmed seaweed. BioMara is researching its innovative biorefinery concept through laboratory-based experimentation and validations before moving to a commercial scale. The BioMara biorefinery development optimises for the production of high-purity, consistent, traceable and sustainable seaweed extracts with scientifically proven credentials. Partnerships with UK-based seaweed biomass suppliers form the backbone of BioMara’s strategy because reliable, high-quality, traceable biomass supply will be necessary to scale supporting the emerging UK seaweed industry. BioMara’s foundational strategy is to leverage scientifically based research to develop premium products to meet the increased global demand for high-purity, healthy, natural, bioactive solutions. As such, the technical team is developing innovative advanced manufacturing technologies in-house and in ongoing research partnerships with UK universities. Research and development efforts focus on testing BioMara’s processes for continuous production of valuable, sustainable, high-purity and consistent products using traceable UK feedstocks. BioMara’s bioactive product range will include specialised products that have been studied and verified for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. BioMara is working to help grow the nascent UK seaweed industry by working with suppliers, coastal communities, academic institutions, and industry players in a thriving UK blue bioeconomy. Stimulating job creation and income diversification opportunities will have a significant social and economic impact. BioMara’s underlying purpose is to effect environmental benefits, including ocean regeneration and the creation of fish habitats. Sustainable UK seaweed industry development supports UN Sustainable Development Goals such as climate action and life below water. Please contact Jay Dignan for more information |
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'Leyton is the first UK company to launch a dedicated tax incentive consultancy which we did in in 2010 and now we are the largest independently-owned tax incentive consultancy in the UK. We identify all our clients eligible projects in compliance with HMRC rules thanks to: The tax and scientific expertise of our 150+ consultants; A 24 years proven methodology and track record; Exclusive digital tools developed by our tech lab; A local footprint in London, Manchester, Glasgow
Edinburgh and Bristol We are keen to assist companies working in the cosmetics sector in their R&D journey. Please contact Ciaran Grieves for more information'. |
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'HAPII – (Help & Advice for Personal-care Ideas & Innovations) was established in October 2009 to provide cost effective laboratory and formulation development service for the toiletries industry. HAPII has a fully equipped development laboratory capable of producing many types of formulation together with on-site stability testing facilities. Other services include the preparation of PIP files, pack copy and INCI list creation and checking, sample preparation and value engineering. A full service is available to include all aspects of formulation development and testing to meet current EU Cosmetics Regulations. HAPII has the ability to provide strong technical support and valuable experience to any company involved in the manufacture or marketing of personal care products. Please contact Fiona Elliott for more information'. |
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Gill presented the final report from the CCUK Education and Skills group survey at the Inform session on Nov 16th at Formulate. With 160 responses across a wide age range, the key take home messages are: Awareness of careers in the industry is improving - younger people are already passionate about getting into the industry and they will do more to research options for training and future careers. There still remains a gap amongst young people who may not have considered that a career in the industry is something for them. Those in the industry and also in local authority teams could do more to promote STEM careers in the industry.
Moving forward, we advocate a UK-wide joined up approach to growing awareness of careers in the cosmetics and beauty industry, especially in STEM subjects. This could take the form of tool kits for schools/colleges; a dedicated industry careers fair and generally to improve access to online information and resources to help in the promotion of the sector as a great place to work – as those who are already employed told us so in our survey. |
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We welcomed many visitors to stand 919 at SCS Formulate on 15th and 16th November and enjoyed introducing them to CCUK and our aims and objectives - which are to support the industry along the whole value chain and to act as a bridge between sectors such as the bioeconomy and the beauty industry. With members that span novel raw materials producers all the way to consumer trials and specialist recruiters - we are delighted to be able to bring support and information to many companies in our membership network. The Department for International Trade is again hosting a UK pavilion at InCosmetics in Barcelona (28 – 30 March 2023). The UK pavilion has space for 8 eligible UK companies to participate. Companies should: The pavilion will have a meeting area, where UK businesses visiting the show can host customer meetings. DIT staff from the UK and overseas will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have on undertaking international business. If you are interested in participating on the stand, please get in touch and we can send you more information on how to join, grants available and other benefits. |
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CCUK attended the 8th Anti Ageing in Skin Care conference in London on 29th and 30th November. Ageing research is seen by the beauty industry to be vital in the nation's efforts to help promote a long and healthy life with healthy ageing and optimum well being now as important as reversing the signs of ageing. With a growing proportion of the population going to be over 60 in the coming decade, maintaining healthy skin is one of the important goals of consumers who understand that they need to approach this both from within (diet/supplements) and from a great skin and hair care regime. We will be carrying this theme into a workshop on Healthy Ageing and Well-being next year. |
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30th January 2023 - Hair Care design from 'Research to Retail'. CCUK is partnering with the ITC* in a one-day workshop designed to help those who are new to hair care product design. With experts in formulation, ingredient supply, regulatory, R&D tax credits, third party manufacturing and more, we are sure this will be a useful day for anyone starting out on their hair care journey. Date: 30th January Venue: Manchester Tickets £85 Places limited to 30. Register your place here *The International Trichology Congress (ITC) was founded by Iain Sallis (Trichologist) and Dr Bessam Farjo (Hair Restoration Surgeon) with the vision of making a world-leading educational and networking platform for specialists and practitioners in hair and scalp care and hair loss. Hair care is a multi-factorial discipline with no single expert owning all the answers exclusively. The aims of the ITC are to bring together the relevant disciplines in hair care product design and production for the benefit of all businesses. We welcome Trichologists, Dermatologists, Hair Biologists, Cosmetic chemists, Hair restoration surgeons and Aesthetics practitioners to talk, discuss and share to further all our understanding of ‘Hair’. |
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10th and 11th May 2023 Chem UK CCUK is a partner at CHEMUK, a 2-day chemicals industry showcase at the NEC arena, Birmingham, UK for the third year. CCUK are working with the organisers of CHEMUK2023 to bring delegates two stage events at the show next May. Topics will include: Biocides & Cosmetics – regulatory/classification/cross sector use Skin Microbiome – a growing focus in skin and hair care Cosmetics don’t need to use preservatives? An open discussion
More information will be shared in the new year |
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CCUK Calendar - details coming soon January CCUK/ITC hair care product design - Manchester March Members’ AGM - York - date tbd In-cosmetics networking GCC and DIT - Barcelona - March 28-30 April Well-being and ageing workshop - date and venue tbd May ChemUK. CCUK hosting two sessions and panel discussions - 10/11 May - Birmingham June Members networking in person event - Scott Bader - Northampton - date tbd July Members 3rd anniversary networking event - date tbd September SCS RDG North/BCA joint event - venue and date tbd October GCC Annual meeting/Cosmetic 360 - Paris - 18/19 Oct November SCS Formulate - Coventry - 14/15th Nov |
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