Organic Monitor is organising a Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Frankfurt (16-17 November 2009) to cover the major issues facing the beauty industry faces in relation to sustainability, natural, organic, fair trade and ecological products.
The major themes of the inaugural event are market & industry developments, sustainability & CSR best-practices, and developing green formulations.
George Korres, founder and ceo of Korres Natural Products, will give an opening address entitled ‘Building a sustainable future through natural cosmetics’ and the event will include case studies of companies who have successfully met the ethical and ecological challenges.
Amarjit Sahota, Director of Organic Monitor, will present the latest figures on the global market for natural & organic cosmetics and highlight the major trends & developments. An update will then be given on international natural & organic cosmetic standards, including Cosmos.
Other sessions will focus on CSR and sustainability best-practices and green formulations.
Meanwhile workshops will focus on food ingredients in cosmetics and business opportunities in the ethical cosmetics market.