What does IFSCC mean? I nternational F ederation of S ocieties of C osmetic C hemists ▪ Worldwide Federation of 49 national Societies – and growing ▪ Dedicated to international cooperation in cosmetic science and technology
IFSCC – our goals ▪ Advance cosmetic science ▪ Encourage fundamental research in cosmetic science ▪ Foster relationships between Member Societies ▪ Provide educational and scientific programs ▪ Publish scientific and technical literature ▪ Hold international congresses , seminars and meetings ▪ Sponsor international awards for outstanding achievement in research, publication, or other work on behalf of the cosmetic sciences
The Beginning… ▪ Established in Brussels 1959 ▪ 8 Founding National Societies: ▸ Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Spain, Switzerland and USA ▸ Soon joined by Japan, Italy, and the Netherlands ▸ Most recent addition: China SCC in 2018 ▪ First Congress in Munich 1960 ▸ Attended by 350 delegates from 16 countries European delegates to the 4th IFSCC Congress in New York in June 1964
The Beginning… 1969 1992 2018 17 30 49 societies societies societies 3350 9400 16000+ members members members 22 47 societies societies 1979 2010 6000 15772 members members
48 Member Societies Worldwide - 2019 16,000+ Members and growing
If you belong to one of our 49 Member Societies you are automatically a Member of the IFSCC at no additional charge
IFSCC Governing System ▪ The Council – has ultimate control of the IFSCC ▸ Each Member Society elects a Representative to the Council ▸ These Council Members each speak on behalf of their Society ▸ The Council meets once a year to: ▸ Hear Executive and Committee reports ▸ Discuss topics of interest ▸ Vote on all major decisions.
IFSCC Governing System ▪ The Praesidium – the IFSCC governing body ▸ Council Members nominate individuals to serve on the Praesidium ▸ Nominations are voted on by the Council ▸ Each Zone has at least 2 Praesidium Members serving at any time ▸ Future Host Societies of Congresses or Conferences have a Member on the Praesidium ▸ Praesidium meetings held twice a year to: ▸ Discuss issues of concern to individual Members and Member Societies ▸ Ensure the efficient running of the organization ▸ Continually improve IFSCC offerings
2017/18 Praesidium Mary Lynn Halland Secretary General US Eva Ramos Committee Member Mexico Petra Huber Publication Chair Switzerland Yogi Shimatani Committee Member Japan Emanuele Piras Vice President Italy Simon Chan Public Relations Chair Hong Kong Tony O’Lenick Education Chair US Peter Tsolis Treasurer US Frédéric Leroy Science Chair France Tony Gough Committee Member UK Carmina Casas Honorary Secretary Spain Juergen Lademann President Germany Peter Kang Immediate Past Korea President
IFSCC Events ▪ IFSCC Congress ▸ 3 days of lectures and posters ▸ 1,500 Attendees, plus Exhibitors ▸ Held in even years, until 2023, then switching to „All Congresses“ IFSCC Members receive discounted Registration
IFSCC Events ▪ IFSCC Conference (through 2021) ▸ 2 days of lectures and posters ▸ 400 Attendees, plus Exhibitors ▸ Held in odd years, through 2021, then switching to „All Congresses“ IFSCC Members receive discounted Registration
IFSCC Awards ▪ Awarded at IFSCC Congress (even years) ▸ Applied Research Award – best podium paper ▸ Basic Research Award – best podium paper ▸ Poster Award – best poster paper
IFSCC Awards ▪ Awarded at IFSCC Conference (odd years) ▸ Johann Wiechers Award – best podium paper ▸ Conference Poster Award – best poster paper ▸ Host Society Award – best paper from Conference’s Host Society
IFSCC Awards ▪ For Young Scientists ▸ Henry Maso Award – best paper published in IFSCC Magazine ▸ Maison G. de Navarre Young Scientist Prize – best essay Winners attend the next IFSCC Congress or Conference, all expenses paid*. *Up to CHF 5,000.
IFSCC Awards ▪ For Newer IFSCC Member Societies ▸ Lester Conrad Education Prize – 3 year grant for education initiatives ▸ Very flexible program – can be used as best suits the winning Society ▸ Goal is to increase Membership by offering a series of high-quality educational efforts
IFSCC Education Programs Advantages for the hosting Member Society ▪ Brings knowledge of internationally esteemed experts in-country ▪ Members don‘t need to travel for a world-class scientific event ▪ Sponsored by the IFSCC ▪ Boosts reputation and Membership
IFSCC Education Programs ▪ Ecaterina Merica Education Programme 2 day intensive program for Societies in economically challenged countries ▪ International Speakers Programme Keynote Speaker or Workshop Leader provided, often for Annual Meetings ▪ Pre-Conference Education Workshops held before IFSCC Congress or Conference ▪ Education Day 1 day seminar jointly held with Local Society in conjunction with the IFSCC Praesidium Spring Meeting
Scientific Publications & Services IFSCC Magazine ▪ Only global publication purely on cosmetic chemistry ▪ Published quarterly online on ifscc.org‘s Members’ Zone ▪ FREE to IFSCC Members (i.e. Members of IFSCC affiliated Societies) ▪ Annual Golden Book (compilation of past year‘s articles) distributed to Congress and Conference Attendees ▪ Young Authors eligible to win the Henry Maso Award
Scientific Publications & Services IFSCC Monographs (need image of monograph) ▪ In-depth discussion of selected topics ▪ Emphasis is on practical usage ▪ Written by industry experts ▪ Available digitally in the Members‘ Zone of ifscc.org
Scientific Publications & Services IFSCC Newsletter ▪ Keep current on activities of the IFSCC and its 49 Member Societies ▪ Sent 5-6 times a year
Upcoming Congresses and Conferences ▪ Conference 2019 Milan, Italy ▪ Congress 2020 Yokohama, Japan ▪ Conference 2021 Cancún, México ▪ Congress 2022 London, England ▪ Congress 2023 Barcelona, Spain ▪ Congress 2024 Iguazu Falls, Brazil Held in September or October IFSCC Members receive Discounted Registration
On-line Reference Materials Most only available through the Members‘ Zone of ifscc.org ▪ Cosmetic Science Classics excerpts from timeless cosmetic science publications ▪ Scientific Articles noteworthy articles not published in IFSCC Magazine ▪ Virtual Library search textbooks by topic or author ▪ Presentation Archive powerpoints from non-IFSCC events ▪ Videos and Webinars Presentations from IFSCC events, and webinars aimed at beginning chemists (many with verbatim english transcripts)
Overview of individual member benefits ▪ IFSCC Magazine free at IFSCC.org; the opportunity to submit papers for publication ▪ KOSMET the IFSCC's unique cosmetic science database ▪ Virtual library, webinars and videos in the Members' Zone of IFSCC.org ▪ Membership in a global community of cosmetic scientists ▪ Opportunity to win prestigious awards at IFSCC Congresses and Conferences ▪ On-site educational programs hosted by your national Society ▪ Discounted registration to IFSCC Congresses and Conferences
IFSCC – for one Cosmetic World
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