494 JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS Thursday, 2nd December 1965 The selection of scientific personnel. R. Stokes, B.A., M.B.I.M., M.I.P.M. (Glaxo Laboratories Ltd.). Thursday, 6th January 1966 The economics of research. C. Freeman, B.Sc. (National Institute of Economic and Social Research). Thursday, 3rd February 1966 Perfumery Lecture (Jointly with the British Society of Perfumers). Mr. Jordi-Pey (Firmenich). Thursday, 3rd March 1966. MEDAL LECTURE: The changing face of organic chemistry. Lord Todd, F.R.S. (Professor of Organic Chemistry, University of Cambridge). Wednesday, 13th April 1966 Some aspects of laboratory planning. D. J. Alexander, B.Sc. (Unilever Research Laboratory, Isleworth). Thursday, 19th May 1966 Film evening. Symposia In November 1965, 84 people attended the autumn symposium held at Bristol on the subject of "Physical Methods". The spring symposium was held at Eastbourne on the subject of "Colour" and was attended by 93 delegates. The Council wishes to record its appreciation to Mr. N. J. Van Abba and Mr. S. J. Bush for their part in organising these symposia. Journal As the Journal primarily reflects the scientific status of the Society its importance cannot be over-estimated. The new format of the Journal has been well received, and continued efforts have been made to improve the standard of publication. Council wishes to record its thanks to the Honorary Editor and his Publication Committee for maintaining the progressive improvement in both journal presentation and content, which has been a feature of previous years.

ANNUAL REPORT 1965-66 495 Committees 1963 saw the formation of a number of committees to administer the increased activity of the Society. During the past year the value of these committees has been fully demonstrated. $cienti[ic Committees (Chairman:Dr. A. W. Middleton) Analysis Sub-Committee (Chairman:Mr. S. J. Bush) The investigations into methods of analysis for hexachlorophene in toilet preparations is now complete. A report on this study will be published very shortly. A preliminary study of methods of determining dyestuffs in products has been made. Toxicology Sub-Committee (Chairman: Mr. N. J. Van Abb•) The committee considered draft proposMs for the harmonisation of legislation for toilet preparations in common market countries, submitted by Dr. G. Carriere, Central Co-Ordinator for Legislation. Comments on the original and revised proposals were given. At the request of the Spanish Society comments were given on a proposed Spanish Food Code which embraced certain toilet preparations. Public Relations Committee (Chairman: Mr. A. Herzka) Increased attention has been given to the scope and quality of material sent to the press and other bodies. Education Committee (Chairman: Dr. M. Cantley) Seventeen candidates out of a class of 18 sat for the examination in Ju. ne 1965 ten were successful and were given the Society's Diploma. One of the candidates in actual fact sat his examination in Ceylon, having been transferred from the U.K. towards the end of the course. The •5 prize was awarded to Miss H. C. Birrell. In September 1965, 23 students were enrolled, which number validates the decision to change to a one-year part-time course. As Brunel College will eventually be moving to Uxbridge, the 1966-67 Diploma Course will be transferred to the Borough Polytechnic. No sub- stantial changes in the syllabus will be made, but as a target we hope that eventually cosmetic science will be accepted as a topic for L.R.I.C. The Society's status relating to cosmetic education has been well demonstrated during the year and we were consulted by a number of