SGS to Exhibit at 2013 SCS Formulate, Coventry, UK

GENEVA - Aug. 15, 2013 - PRLog -- SCS Formulate is the biggest meeting in the UK dedicated to personal care ingredients, attracting a substantial proportion of the UK market.

SGS is pleased to inform you that on November 12-13, 2013, the company will exhibit for the first time at SCS Formulate in Hall 1 /Stand n°510.

This is the opportunity for all companies to get advice on the regulatory issues in the market place and SGS experts will be available to answer your specific questions.

Introducing the New EU Cosmetic Regulation

The EU Cosmetic regulation applies from July 11, 2013 and supersedes Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC. The new regulation introduces several new features such as a more detailed cosmetic safety assessment (CPSR or Cosmetic Product Safety Report), a comprehensive documentation file (PIF or Product Information File) and new requirements concerning the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP, ISO 22716).

About SGS Cosmetics Services

The SGS experts can assist you every step of the way, including checking and review of the data for the PIF, cosmetic safety assessment, formulation review and testing services (http://www.sgs.com/en/Consumer-Goods-Retail/Cosmetics-Per...) as well as GMP audits. Visit us at the booth to know more about SGS solutions that guarantee compliance with the regulatory requirements throughout the product's life cycle.

Contact your local SGS representative to request for an appointment during the trade show.

Contact details:

SGS Consumer Testing Services
Stephanie Pionchon
Global Marketing Manager
Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household

t: +33 4 42 61 64 46
Email: cts.media@sgs.com
Website: http://www.sgs.com/en/Consumer-Goods-Retail/Cosmetics-Per...

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 75 000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1 500 offices and laboratories around the world.