16 INTERVIEW Tim Probert – Editor, Personal Care Global
Ahead of CITE JAPAN 2025 in Yokohama on 14-16 May, editor Tim Probert caught up with Yoshinori Iwase, President of the Federation of Japanese Cosmetic Ingredients Associations and President of personal care ingredient distributor Iwase Cosfa
Tim Probert (TP): What is the Federation of Japanese Cosmetic Ingredients Associations? What is the history of the federation and the associated organisations? Yoshinori Iwase (YI): Fifty years ago, manufacturers and trading companies involved in cosmetics raw materials gathered to establish the Japan Cosmetics Suppliers Association in Tokyo and the Kinki Cosmetic Materials Association in Osaka with the aim of contributing to the development of the cosmetics industry. In 2010 the two organizations,
based in East and West Japan, joined forces with the aim of facilitating the smooth operation of Cosmetic Ingredients and Technology Exhibition (CITE) Japan and established The Federation of Japanese Cosmetic Ingredients Associations. From the 5th Cosmetic
Ingredients and Technology Exhibition (CITE JAPAN 2011), we have taken over from the previous organizer, the Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan, in hosting CITE JAPAN. The Federation continues its
activities with the aim of making further contributions to the development of the cosmetics industry by promoting mutual communication and friendship between the two associations.
TP: What is the role of the President of the Federation of Japanese Cosmetic Ingredients Associations? YI: The Federation of Japan Cosmetic Ingredients Associations represents the Japan cosmetic ingredients industry and plays various roles to promote its development. There are two main
objectives. Firstly, to hold CITE JAPAN. Secondly, to maintain close contact with the relevant government agencies, related industry associations, and
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organizations for the purpose of conducting CITE JAPAN.
TP: How long have you been President of the Federation of Japanese Cosmetic Ingredients Associations? YI: Two years.
TP: What have you/will you bring to the role of President of the Federation of Japanese Cosmetic Ingredients Associations? YI: As President, I am fully responsible for any risks that may arise during the preparation and duration of this exhibition. After the exhibition, I will support the transition to the next exhibition, which will be held two years later.
TP: When does your term end? YI: At the end of September 2025.
TP: Who will be the next President of the Federation of Japanese Cosmetic Ingredients Associations? YI: The Chairman of the Japan Cosmetic Suppliers Association, who is currently Shunsuke Matumoto.
TP: For those who are unaware, what is CITE JAPAN? YI: CITE JAPAN, which brings together companies from various cosmetics-related industries, is a great opportunity for the Japan cosmetics industry to disseminate its advanced materials and technologies to the world. It will serve as a place to
exhibit and present a wide variety of materials, technologies, and services related to cosmetics, as well as a place for the exhibiting companies, mainly suppliers, to meet with user companies such as cosmetics manufacturers.
TP: What is the theme of CITE JAPAN 2025? YI: The theme is ‘Next Step for Cosmetic Ingredients & Technology - The Worldwide New Trend’.
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TP: What is new at CITE JAPAN 2025, perhaps conference tracks, awards, side events and so on? YI: The CITE JAPAN Award, which will be held for the third time, will be held again this year. This year, visitors will be able to vote for the award before the actual event via our website.
TP: How many presentations will there be? YI: Exactly, 211.
TP: How many visitors are expected to attend CITE JAPAN 2025? YI: At the present count, approximately 18,100.
TP: How has CITE JAPAN changed over the years? YI: Due to the effects of the global pandemic, in 2021 and 2023, the number of exhibitors and visitors was sluggish, but the number of
exhibitors in 2025 is currently scheduled to be the highest ever, and we expect the number of visitors to increase as well. In addition, the number
of exhibitors from overseas is increasing.
TP: Mr. Iwase, you are president of Iwase Cosfa….could you please tell me the background and purpose of the company? YI: Iwase Cosfa is a cosmetic raw material trading company founded in 1931. Under our corporate philosophy
of ‘Giving greater happiness to a greater number of people through beauty & health’, we are promoting management that creates beauty and wellbeing for people.
TP: How long you have been president of Iwase Cosfa? YI: I joined Iwase Cosfa in 1996 and became the company’s
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