ANNUAL REPORT 1964-65 425 concentration in rabbit eye studies. Publication has been deferred pending the results of new studies on a range of leading U.K. cream shampoos. 6.1.7. Toxicity of aerosol propellants The sub-committee initiated consideration of the desirability of evolving a new toxicity rating system for aerosol propellants. This is being progressed initially by means of a review of data on pro- pellant 11. 6.2. The Methods of Analysis Sub-Committee (Chairman: Mr. S. J. Bush) is investigating tests for the analysis of hexachlorophene contained in toilet preparations. ?. l•elationshil• uJith other Bodies 7.1. As indicated in the last Annual Report, the Society applied for, and was granted, membership of the Parliamentary and Scientific Com- mittee, an informal body of members of both Houses of Parliament and representatives of scientific bodies. Mr. A. Herzka has been appointed one of the Society's representatives for a minimum period of three years, and the second representative alternates between members of Council and of the Society. The Parliamentary and Scientific Committee plans to visit a cosmetic research laboratory situated in the vicinity of London, in the course of the next 18 months, and there is also a possibility that the General Committee might be addressed on cosmetic legislation. 7.2. A symposium sponsored jointly with The Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain was held during the year, as already referred to above, and it is hoped to arrange similar joint functions from time to time. A department of The Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain con- tinues to send a representative to the meetings of the Scientific Committee Analytical Sub-committee. 7.3. 7.4. Since 1953 the Society has been represented by Dr. H. W. Hibbott on a B.S.I. Committee concerned with Test Methods for Powder Properties Mr. A. Herzka has represented the Society since January 1965 on the B.S.I. Technical Committee P/189- Aerosol Dispensers. Two meetings have taken place with representatives of the Toilet Preparations Federation to maintain harmonious relations. Each body now sends one representative to the meetings of each other's

426 JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS scientific committee, Mr. R. Clark being the Society's representative. A further result has been the preparation of a joint Press Release relating to the Labelling of Food Bill 1965. 8. Cosmetic Industry Exhibition The Society has sponsored two technical exhibitions of suppliers to the cosmetic and allied industries. The first was held in Brighton, Sussex, during April 1964 and the second in Harrogate, Yorks., from 30th March to 1st April 1965. The Society originally specified that the first two exhibitions be held in the provinces, with the third one in London in 1967. Support for the second exhibition was less than for the first one, and although this could be due to the fact that provincial exhibitions do not command the customary support, the whole project is currently under review. õ. International Federation o[ Societies o[ Cosmetic Chemists 9.1. The Third Congress of the International Federation took place in New York at the end of June 1964, and a large contingent of members, with their families, travelled to the U.S.A. for this occasion by means of a special charter flight. The congress, and the attendant social functions, will always be remembered by those privileged to be present. The next (4th) Congress is due to be held in Paris in June 1966. 9.2. The Council of the I.F.S.C.C. met twice in New York, and unanimously adopted the modified Policy Document, which was subsequently ratified by the Council of this Society. The Society's delegates to the Council were Mr. A. Herzka, Dr. H. W. Hibbott, and Mr. J. B. Wilkinson. 9.3. Mr. J. B. Wilkinson, a former Council member, is serving as I.F.S.C.C. President until September 1965, being the second member of the British Society to hold this high office since the formation of the Federation in 1959. I0. Social Activities 10.1. Soirde A Soiree was held at the School of Pharmacy, Brunswick Square, London, on 16th November 1964, on the eve of one of the symposia. It is hoped that this function will become an annual event and will enable all members to attend a social function at a reasonable cost. The Guest of Honour was Mr. R. W. Murphy (accompanied by Mrs.