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J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 25 577 (1974) ¸ 1974 Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Great Britain Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Great Britain 1974 Publication Prize The Publication Prize has been awarded to T. J. Elliott, B.Sc., Ph.D., of Beecham Products Ltd for his paper 'The use of a Laboratory Model to evaluate the factors influencing the performance of Depilatories'. J. $oc. Cosmet. Chem. 25 (7) 1974. The 1973/1974 President of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Great Britain, Mr G. A. C. Pitt, M.Sc., F.R.I.C., M.B.I.M., presenting the 1974 Publications Prize to Dr T. J. Elliott of Beecham Products Limited. 577