66 JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS DIPLOMAS AND THE HIBBOTT MEMORIAL PRIZE Diplomas awarded to candidates who had successfully completed the Society's Diploma course in 1966/67, were presented at the Scientific Meeting on 5th October 1967. The presentations were made by the President, Mr. D. E. Butterfield. Eight of the eleven successful candidates were present to receive their Diplomas, including Mr. J. Gokhale, the recipient of the Hibbott Memorial Prize. SYMPOSIUM ON PROCESSING AND MANUFACTURING A Symposium on Processing and Manufacturing held at the Town Hall, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwicks., on the 13th and 14th November 1967, was attended by 150 participants from France, Germany, Nether- lands, Sweden and the United Kingdom. On the 15th November, following the Symposium, a visit was paid to the factory of Avon Cosmetics Ltd., at Northampton. 1968 PROGRAMME Lectures will be delivered on the following Thursdays: Venue: The Royal Society of Arts, John Adam Street, London, W.C.2. Time: 7.30 p.m. 1st February 1968 (Joint Me•ting with British Society of Perfumers and Aerosol Group, Institute of Packaging) Perfuming aerosol products 7th March 1968 The problems of Parliament D. Smith (Beecham Group Ltd.) 2nd May 1968 Some theological aspects of cosmetics B. Warburton and B. W. Barry (School of Pharmacy, University of London) MEDAL LECTURE: Friday, 22nd March 1968 Eye sweet in cosmetic colours Dr. B. H. Crawford (Imperial College of Science and Technology, London, S.W.7.) 1968 DINNER AND DANCE.' Friday, 9th February, at the Russell Hotel, Russell Square, London, W.C.2. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: Monday, 20th May 1968, at the Washington Hotel, Curzon Street, London, W. 1. at 7 p.m.

SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS OF GREAT BRITAIN t37 09.15 09.30 10.05 10.40 11.00 11.35 12.10 12.45 14.30 15.05 15.40 16.00 16.35 SYMPOSIUM ON TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENTS IN COSMETICS PACKAGING A Symposium on "Technical developments in cosmetics packaging" will be held at the Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate, Yorks, on 26th and 27th March 1968. Participation is permitted only when application has been made on the appropriate form, and the fee duly paid. This is oe7.7.0 for each participant who is a member of one of the Societies of Cosmetic Chemists affiliated to the I.F.S.C.C. The registration fee for non-members is oe10.10.0. Registration forms giving all details are available from the General Secretary, 56 Kingsway, London, W.C.2. The closing date for registration is 1st March 1968. Tuesday, 26th March 1968 Opening of Symposium by the Presiden[. "Considerations in the use of plastic containers in the packaging of cosmetics" D. A. DEAN ( Fisons Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Loughborough, Leics.) "International trends in cosmetic packaging" P. Mox•Y ("Manufacturing Chemist", London) Coffee "The influence of 'Contents Declaration' on the packing scene" DR. K. G. JoH•so• (Beecham Toiletry Division, Maidenhead, Berks.) "New developments in glass containers" DR. S. M. BUDD (United Glass Ltd., London) "Recent developments in flexible packaging laminations for cosmetics with particular reference to liquid products and the factors affecting pack specks" D. W. KggR (The Metal Box Co. Ltd., London, W 1.) Symposium lunch "Instrumental colour measurement and control" DR. P. R. BU•XALL and M. QuI• (I.C.I. Dyestuffs Division, Manchester) "A blow-moulder's view of PVC" R. J. Fo•J•.xgs (Fibrenyle Ltd., Beccles, Suffolk) Tea "Lined cartons for cosmetics" J. W. Fm•:H (The Metal Box Co. Ltd., London, W.1.) "New developments in the manufacture and use of packaging board and fibre board cases" J. W. JAavIs (Thames Board Mills Ltd., Purfieet, Essex) 19.15 for 19.30 Symposium Dinner Wednesday, 27th March 1968 09.30 "New development in aerosol packaging" A. HERZKX (Pressurized Packaging Consultants, London, N.W.11.) 10.05 "Drop testing of plastic bottles" E. K. CLARKE (Beecham Toiletry Division, Maidenhead, Berks.) 10.40 Coffee 11.00 "Plastic containers for the cosmetic industry" D. R. CRABTR• (Blewis & Shaw Plastics Ltd., Kingston-upon-Thames) 11.35 "Principles of corrosion of metal containers by cosmetic products" D. M. HOWARD (Reckitt & Sons Ltd., Hull, Yorks.) 12.10 "The use of plastic films in cosmetic packaging" J. R. ARsco• (I.C.I. Ltd., Welwyn Garden City, Herts.) 12.45 Symposium ends. SYMPOSIUM ON SKIN A symposium on Skin will take place in Eastbourne, Sussex, from 18tl•-20tl• November 1968. Programme Secretary Mr. J. S. Cannell, Richard Hudnut Ltd., Eastleigh, Hants. SYMPOSIUM ON POWDERS A symposium on Powders, organised jointly witl• the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland, will take place in Dublin during the week beginning 14th April 1969. Programme Secretary Mr. N.J. Van Abb•, Beecham Toiletry Division, Beecham House West, Great West Road, Brentford, Middx.