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.

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