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45 Notice 10TH IFSCC CONGRESS I.ES.C.•C. COSMETIC HBRlI911S SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA 24-28 OCTOBER 1978 For the first time in its twenty-year history, the International Congress in 1978 will be held in the Southern Hemisphere, in Sydney, Australia. The major activity of the 10th Congress, to be held from 24-28 October 1978 will be the presentation of original papers relating to scientific and tech- nological advances in cosmetics and toiletties. The emphasis will be on current and future trends under the theme: 'Cosmetic Horizons'. To have been eligible for consideration for the 1978 Awards, authors must have submitted titles and 400 word synopses to the Scientific Director, to be received by him, in Australia by 25 January 1978: Dr R. O. Hellyer, Scientific Programme Director, 10th IFSCC Congress, Box 2609 G.P.O., Sydney NSW, Australia 2001. The Programme Scientific Sessions Wentworth Hotel Congress Centre, 25 October through 27 October 1978. Instantaneous inter- pretation from and to the official languages, English, French, German and Spanish. Original papers will be presented on the following topics: sunscreening and the effect of climate on skin, dermatological topics, perfumery ingredients and formulations, new products and raw materials. Social Programme Relaxed, informal, freiendly programme of events and functions, including: reception at the famous Sydney Opera House Australiana Barbe- cue and Award Presentation excursions to Sydney's surfing beaches, koala park, the Blue Mountains, to mention but a few places of scenic and historic interest. Travel For information on package tours, contact your local Society details are available from the British, French, Swiss, American and Chilean Societies. For advice and assistance on travel and pre- and post-touring, contact your nearest office of QANTAS, the appointed Congress airline. How to Register Registration forms and Advance Programmes to be distributed in early 1978. Send your name and address for addition to the mailing list now to: The Congress Secretariat, GPO Box 2609, Sydney NSW, Australia 2001. Starting on 6 November 1978, a week after the Congress, the 6th National Convention of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute will be held at Surfers Paradise, Queensland. In addition to Plenary Sessions, most of the ten Disciplinary Divisions of the RACI will be holding specialist symposia. For further information contact: 10th Inter- national Congress of Cosmetic Chemists, Office of the Secretariat, GPO Box 2609, Sydney NSW, Australia 2001 or IFSCC Office, 56 Kingsway, London WC2B 6DX, England.