As we start the new year, it’s traditionally the time to begin with resolutions and to take stock of the past year and look forward to the year ahead. For CCUK, 2025 was our 5th anniversary and we saw our membership increase to 60 companies. This year we plan to continue that steady growth, as well as holding and participating in a number of events, beginning with our webinar on January 21st. See our events calendar  for details. At CCUK we aim to be the bridge that connects organisations...

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 covered upcoming...

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 — ingredient...