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9:45 Meeting start – Introduction / Welcome – Dr Curros Bakhtiar (Harley Street Cosmetics) and Dr Matthew Giles (Innospec)

Session 1 – Physical characterisation- Chair Dr Cuross Bakhtiar

10:00 Application of Confocal Raman Spectroscopy in personal care formulation- Professor Majella Lane, UCL Pharmacy
10:35 Determination of the physical properties of cosmetic and pharmaceutical products – Ron Savin, Anton Paar ltd.
11:10 Making “light” work of Cosmetics Testing – James Holloway, Fullbrook Systems Limited
11:45 Topical formulations under the microscope: chemical imaging and fate post application – Natalie Belsey, National Physical Laboratory
12:20 Real-time and accelerated aging tests and beyond – Dr Arnold Uhl, LUM GmbH

12:55 Break for Lunch

Session 2 – Product safety – Chair Dr Matthew Giles

13:30 Future Directions in Personal Care and Medical Device Topical Product Testing: How do ensure they are safe and deliver benefits for consumers? – Stewart Long, Cutest
14:05 Better Science, Better Ethics: 100% animal-free cosmetic safety testing approaches – Chris Longmore, XCellR8
14:40 Challenge Testing – Proof of performance, basis for corrective actions! – Kurt Dieker, Evonik
15:15 Manage effectively Testing and QC in your laboratory – Flora Pense, Coptis

15:50 Comments and concluding remarks
16:00 Finish