The Cosmetics Ingredients Expo kicked off with a grand opening on 30th August, marking a significant milestone as South India’s first-ever event of its kind. The two day expo, which was held at the Chennai Trade Centre, was inaugurated by key dignitaries and industry leaders, setting the tone for two days of unparalleled innovation, networking, and learning.
Chaitali Davangeri, Director, Future Market Events shared, “The exceptional response from participants and the quality of interactions on day one underscore the event’s importance as a key platform for industry professionals. It’s a must-attend for everyone in the industry.”
Dr. Renuka Thergaonkar, Director, R&D Global Consultants added, “Being part of the Cosmetics Ingredients Expo has been a remarkable experience. The expo is a game-changer for the South Indian market as it brings together top industry professionals and cutting-edge innovation on one platform.”
Conference Takeaways
The conference was led by industry experts and well-attended by a large audience of industry professionals. The conference featured a line-up of renowned speakers, including:
*Dr. Mr. C. K. Kumaravel, Co-founder and CMD of Naturals India
*Dr. Sunil Bambarkar, Managing Director of Gattefosse India
*Dr. Maneesh Paul, Founder and CSO – Microvima and Cymbiotics Biopharma
*Dr. Prabodh Halde, Head Regulatory at Marico Ltd
*Dr. Renuka Thergaonkar, Director of R&D Global Consultants
*Mr. R. Pon Kumar, Deputy Director and Regional Officer of Indian Institute of Packaging
The conference covered a wide range of topics including current trends in personal and homecare products, trends in functional cosmetic Ingredients and current technological advances.
Innovation Zone and Innovation Awards
The Innovation Zone was another major attraction, where visitors had the chance to explore some of the most forward-thinking products and solutions in the cosmetics industry. The day culminated with the Innovation Awards ceremony, which honoured the most ground-breaking products in the Personal Care, Homecare, and Finished Product Categories. The winners in these categories were: ILA Biomarine, Barentz India, Galaxy Surfactants, Milliken & Company and Arihant Innochem, Aurv Organics Private Limited, and VR Derma Private Limited.
Bustling Show Floor
Leading companies such as Activeman Specialities, Amvigor Organics, Arihant Innochem, Barentz, Connell Caldic, Fine Organics, Galaxy Surfactants, ILA Biomarine, Koel Colors, Mascot Spincontrol India, NV Organics, Pharmacos, United Descaler and many others showcased their latest products and innovations, attracting a wide audience of trade buyers, manufacturers, and industry professionals.
Yogesh Kalra, Vice President, Business Creation, Galaxy Surfactants, said, “Participating in the Cosmetics Ingredients Expo highlights our dedication to understanding our customer’s needs and delivering innovative solutions. As India’s specialty chemical and personal care sectors evolve with rising demand for sustainable products, this event is crucial in shaping the future”.
Jinesh Shah, Managing Director, Arihant Innochem expressed, “The response today has been exceptional, far surpassing our expectations. Day 1 offered us invaluable opportunities to connect with potential clients and showcase our latest innovations”.
Sanjay Tawakley, Director, Chemspark added, “We’re delighted with the event’s turnout and the level of interest among the attendees. This platform is fantastic for connecting with industry leaders and exploring new business opportunities in Southern India which is a hub of innovations and innovative products”.
For show information contact: Kumudini Bodha; +91-9833326239, kumudini@futuremarketevents.com
