Congress on Regulatory Issues in Chartres, France, November 19-20 Our director, Olivia Santoni of Bloom Regulatory , attended this regulatory congress in Chartres, France, organised by Cosmetic Valley . Olivia commented, “The event was well attended by regulatory experts and was a perfect opportunity to brainstorm on upcoming regulatory challenges. This year, a particular focus was given to environmental legislations, from PFAS to water legislations and packaging. It also cov

The Haircare Gap is a thought-provoking industry webinar organised by CCUK exploring the disparity between innovation in skincare and haircare. While the skincare category continues to surge ahead with ingredient innovation, clinical validation, and consumer engagement, haircare often appears to lag behind — with fewer groundbreaking actives, slower trend cycles, and challenges in claim substantiation. This session will bring together voices from across the value chain — ingr

This year saw CCUK exhibiting again at SCS Formulate  and we welcomed both members and non-members onto the stand to chat with us about CCUK, with several members joining us in the Anecdote Bar on the evening before the event for an informal catch up. Jane and Gill helped again with the SCS Education Pavilion, which highlighted all the courses available from the SCS and hosted the ‘Meet the Expert’ sessions where students and newbies could come and talk with industry experts

This year, CCUK has celebrated its 5th year as a not-for-profit trade association connecting the UK cosmetic industry supply chain. Starting with just a handful of members in 2020, over 60 companies are now enjoying the benefits of CCUK membership. In the dynamic world of beauty and personal care, staying connected and informed is essential for growth and innovation. Membership in a professional cluster can provide invaluable resources, networking opportunities, and industr

Introduction On 10 September 2025, Cosmetics Cluster UK (CCUK) convened Bringing Psychodermatology into Personal Care at The Spine, Liverpool. This event brought together clinicians, academics, industry leaders, regulatory experts, and innovators. The aim was to explore how psychodermatology—a clinical field traditionally rooted in dermatology, psychiatry, and psychology—can be responsibly translated into the personal care sector. The programme combined clinical case perspec