JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS from the scientific aspects of cosmetics, be admitted to the federation as a full-fledged member group. In expressing the U.S. point of view to this proposal, I insisted that I could see no common ground for the estheticienne and the cosmetic chemist. The American Society of Cosmetic Chemists would not be interested in a federation that included hairdressers and beauticians. This is an important point, and I feel that one of the prerequisites of such an organisation should be that the membership of the autonomous national societies include only chemists and other scientists who, by training and/or experience, meet the high membership prerequisites as are stipulated in our constitution and by-laws. Mr. J. Pickthall, speaking for the British Society of Cosmetic Chemists, and some of the German delegates had a similar point of view, and so expressed themselves. The French finally agreed that societies devoted to beauty culture be not admitted or associated with the proposed international federation. After this basic principle had been established, the French proceeded to lay the groundwork for the formation of the federation by describing nine points which constituted the purpose of this organisation. Actually these nine propositions are broad statements that do not necessarily concur with our philosophy of operation, but for the record I feel they must be mentioned. They were submitted as follows: 1. To develop research work in the fields of physics, chemistry, physical chemistry, biology and medicine, which work shall be directed towards the elaboration and the utilisation of beauty and hygiene products. 2. To ensure close co-operation among the national groups, to con- ordinate and assist their efforts to attain this common scientific goal. 3. To study all problems and questions which are subjects of their common concern. 4. To create and publish literature with an international character and to give it appropriate publicity. 5. To maintain on the international level close relations of mutual aid and of solidarity among researchers and technicians in the different scientific disciplines which border on, or affect, cosmetology, and to defend their material and moral interests. 6. Co-operation between cosmetic scientists of various countries and the safeguarding of marks and brands. Note: Point 6 was struck from the record when the British and Americans both expresqed the opinion that the federation should not concern itself with marks and brands.
TOWARD A UNITED NATIONS OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS 7. To the greatest extent possible, to harmonise and standardise tech- niques as well as the use of raw materials. 8. To protect by all necessary means the quality of beauty products and their scientific character. 9. In a general way, to carry on all activities authorised by law, and coming directly or indirectly within the framework of the ai:ove paragraphs. Now I am certain that after having heard the rationale for the existence of this federation as proposed by the French, you can all find some faults with a good number of the ideas expressed. Will this federation further the aims of the British and American Societies on an international level ? Will the professional status of the British and American cosmetic chemist increase as a result of this move, or will he be adversely affected ? These are the basic questions which come to mind and which I think should be considered before any official action is undertaken. Let us look at our present position on the world scene to-day. Actually the British and we are the strongest and most scientifically advanced societies of cosmetic chemists in the world. Cosmetic chemists the world over have been looking to us for guidance in this direction. We have helped establish similar functioning societies in Denmark, Switzerland and Germany though newly formed, they are enthusiastic and energetic about modelling their operations along the same lines as the British and U.S. Societies. Perhaps this approach of guiding the cosmetic chemists of the world to pattern their societies after ours is our rightful and most fruitful role in this international picture. On the other hand, to-day, when all scientists are thinking more and more in international terms, it appears that an international federation could serve as the medium through which the efforts of research workers, scholars, technologists and professional people of all countries associated with various scientific disciplines could make vital contributions to the future achievements of cosmetic chemists. With this in mind I would like to suggest the following thoughts that may lead to a plan of action for this international grouping: 1. The name of the group should read as follows: (a) International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists, or (b) International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Scientists. 2. The central office of this federation shall not be in Paris as suggested by the French but shall be in such city as may be designated by the General Assembly from year to year. 3. The Federation shall be composed of national groups entitled Societies of Cosmetic Chemists and not Societies of Cosmetology.
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