NEWS


SCS changes name to Society for Cosmetic Science


The UK Society of Cosmetic Scientists has changed its name to the Society for Cosmetic Science (SCS) with immediate effect. The rebrand unites the society’s


core activities and initiatives under one consistent brand umbrella, including SCS Formulate, the SCS Annual Conference and the SCS Annual Dinner & Awards. The society said the rebrand


reflects its aim to promote education, research and collaboration to advance the science of cosmetics. “These changes were made to


reflect the diversity of our industry. It was important to us that whilst we honour the past, we also look to the future and acknowledge the wider cosmetics industry and all the roles that contribute to its success,” said marketing manager Caroline Holford. “This is not about moving away


from our heritage — it is about ensuring that the Society remains relevant, respected and effective in a rapidly evolving industry and modern working world,” she added. “Our commitment to scientific


integrity, professionalism and the advancement of cosmetic science remains unchanged and continues to sit at the heart of everything we do.”


The SCS was formed on 7


October 1948 and was originally called the Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Great Britain. This was changed to the Society


of Cosmetic Scientists in 1978, to better reflect the true cross-section of its members. In a related development, Azelis


UK senior technical manager Astrid Bodard has taken over as President of the SCS for 2026-27. Bodard succeeds Lake


Chemicals’ innovation strategist Dan Whitby, who remains on the SCS Council as Immediate Past President. She has nearly 20 years’


experience in the personal care industry having studied chemistry at the University of Bordeaux. Bodard will be succeeded next


year as SCS President by 2026-27 SCS Vice President Amanda Isom, regulatory affairs director at Bloom Regulatory. The other 2026-27 SCS Council


members are as follows: ■ Stewart Long - Honorary Secretary & Chair of Membership Committee


■ Dr Tony Gough - Honorary Treasurer


■ Daniel Campbell – Council Member


■ Will Cook – Council Member ■ Anne-Laure Fonteneau – Council Member & Chair of the IJCS


■ Dr Majella Lane - Honorary Editor IJCS (Council Designate)


■ Shanelle N. Menzies – Council Member


■ Dr Barbara Olioso – Council Member


■ Caroline Rainsford – Council Member


■ Emma Catchpole – Council Member and Honorary Education Secretary


■ Dr Gabriela Daniels – Council Member and Chair of the Scientific Programme Committee


■ André Cury Reis – Council Member


■ Nuria Lima – Council Member ■ Nico Shaw Núñez – Council Member


■ Rinki Pramanik – Council Member


■ Monika Szymanska – Council Member


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US rubber-stamps DSM-Firmenich


sunscreen active The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added DSM-Firmenich’s bemotrizinol to its list of permitted sunscreen active ingredients, the first addition since 1999. Commercially known as Parsol


Shield, bemotrizinol can now be used in over-the-counter sun care products without the need for additional pre-market approval. Bemotrizinol provides protection


against both ultraviolet A and B rays and has low levels of absorption through the skin into the body. The FDA considers bemotrizinol


to be generally recognized as safe and effective (GRASE) for use in sunscreens by adults and children six months of age and older. Bemotrizinol has been approved


across much of the world as an active ingredient in sunscreen. “Bemotrizinol has been used


safely in Europe for decades, and FDA’s action will increase competition and consumer confidence in sunscreen products,” said Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.


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