Alexandra KowczChief Scientist & Executive Vice President, SciencePCPC
8:40 - 9:25 AM
Environmental Safety & Microbiology Programs Featured Speaker: MoCRA Update
Dr. Linda M. KatzDirector, Office of Cosmetics and ColorsU.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
9:25 - 10:10 AM
Microbiology Program: Training the Next Generation of Microbiologists: Collaboration is Key
Discover a new paradigm in microbiologist training as PCPC leads the way in fostering collaboration between experts and academia. This efficient approach empowers the next generation of microbiologists to ensure high microbial integrity from day one, reducing the risk of product recalls in the industry.
Michael LoewensteinVice President, Scientific ConsultingQ Labs LLC
9:25 - 10:00 AM
Environmental Safety Program: An Overview of Biodegradation Testing Strategies for the Personal Care Industry
A discussion will be presented on the topics of different biodegradation test designs such as ‘Ready’ Biodegradability, ‘Inherent’ Biodegradability and ‘Simulation’ Testing. The relevance of these test designs and some of the challenges biodegradation testing may present to the personal care industry will be discussed.
Sean McLaughlinSmithers
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Environmental Safety Program: Break
10:30 - 10:40 AM
Microbiology Program: Break
10:30 - 11:15 AM
Environmental Safety Program: Reality Check on What We Can Really Expect from an Ecological Risk Assessment of UV Filters on Coral Reefs
Dr. Sandy RaimondoSenior Research EcologistU.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)
10:40 - 11:25 AM
Microbiology Program: Small Talk: Translating the Language of Microbiology to a Wider Audience
Unlock effective cross-departmental communication using principles from social psychology and managerial training to amplify the importance of microbiology in safeguarding product integrity and consumer safety throughout the development process, spanning from R&D to production.
Irina AgroAshland
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Environmental Safety Program: Prospects for Animal Alternatives in Environmental Hazard Assessment: Present State, Future Needs, and Long-Standing Challenges
Research into animal alternative methods for application in environmental hazard assessment have resulted in a growing compendium of approaches, many accepted at the OECD level. Scott Belanger will cover those focused on traditional environmental needs in acute and chronic toxicity testing and offer views on what stands in our way to make quicker and more meaningful processes. The personal care industry is a direct beneficiary of this research and will also drive future efforts.
Scott BelangerFormerly Procter & Gamble
11:25 AM - 12:10 PM
Microbiology Program: Creating, Maintaining and Improving Supplier Relationships as the Brand Owner
Discover the vital role of supplier partnerships in the cosmetics business, as Geoff Waby shares essential insights on how to create successful collaborations. Learn about qualifying suppliers, measuring performance, and leveraging the interdependence between brand owners and third-party providers to launch products effectively.
Geoff WabyRegulatory Affairs & Vigilance OfficerObelis USA
12:00 - 1:25 PM
Environmental Safety Program: Lunch
12:10 - 1:30 PM
Microbiology Program: Lunch
1:25 - 2:00 PM
Environmental Safety Program: Environmental Safety Screening and Assessment of Fragrance and Consumer Product Ingredients
Morgan WillmingIntegral
Heather SummersIntegral
1:30 - 2:15 PM
Microbiology Program: The Power of Partnership: Fueling Innovation and Speed to Market through Contract Collaboration
Partnering with a skilled Contract Manufacturer can enhance a brand’s innovation pipeline, hasten market entry and drive growth. This session covers crucial aspects, including specialized development, production capabilities, and supply chain factors, aiming to offer practical insights for selecting and collaborating with contract manufacturers to create and deliver innovative products to end consumers.
Leigh FarrisElevation Labs
2:00 - 2:35 PM
Environmental Safety Program: Screening, Testing and Assessing Ingredient Portfolios for Endocrine Disruption
Tim VerslyckeGradient
2:15 - 3:00 PM
Microbiology Program: Refillable and Reusable Dispensers: Bacterial Contamination and Risk Assessment
Explores health risks tied to refillable bulk-soap dispensers, highlighting their potential to harbor and transfer pathogenic bacteria, raising infection concerns for users. It also covers a conducted risk assessment focused on eye infections resulting from using contaminated soap dispensers before wearing contact lenses.
Charles GerbaUniversity of Arizona
2:35 - 3:05 PM
Environmental Safety Program: Break
3:00 - 3:30 PM
Microbiology Program: Break
3:05 - 3:50 PM
Environmental Safety Program: Update on the OECD Activities on Test Guidelines and More
Jay WestAmerican Chemistry Council
3:30 - 4:15 PM
Microbiology Program: New Methods of Delivering Ingredients that Resist Microbial Contamination
Discover the latest formats resisting contamination in the cosmetics industry, addressing consumer safety concerns. Explore the market’s preservative-free offerings and the rigorous testing ensuring product integrity.
Laura FrazierChief ScientistTaikiUSA
3:50 - 4:25 PM
Environmental Safety Program: A Quantitative Framework to Jointly Assess Human and Environmental Health for Different Sunscreen Use and Formulation Scenarios
Concerns over the risk sunscreen ingredients may pose to aquatic organisms has triggered distrust among some consumers and isolated legislative bans for certain sunscreen products. Simultaneously, dermatologists recommend consistent sunscreen use as an important tool to reduce the risk of skin cancer. This talk introduces a framework to help quantify expected human and environmental health risks and benefits associated with varying sunscreen use scenarios, including frequency, intensity, and product types, to enable informed and holistic decision-making.
Jennifer SaxeKenvue
4:15 - 4:30 PM
Microbiology Program: PCPC Early Career Microbiologist Award
4:15 - 4:30 PM
Environmental Safety Program: Closing Remarks
Kurt ReynertsonKenvue
4:30 - 4:45 PM
Microbiology Program: Closing Remarks
Dr. Sabrina BehnkeAssociate Business DirectorTri-K Industries
Dennis NeesonSr. Quality ManagerColgate-Palmolive
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Reception
Oct 25, 2023
8:30 - 8:35 AM
Quality Assurance and Safety Programs: Opening Remarks
Alexandra KowczChief Scientist & Executive Vice President, SciencePCPC
8:35 - 9:25 AM
Quality Assurance and Safety Programs: MoCRA: Product and Facility Registration
Thomas F. MyersPresident & CEOPCPC
Prashiela MangaFDA
9:25 - 10:20 AM
Quality Assurance Program: Ingredient Issues and Risk
Moderator: Kim Norman, PCPC
Kimberly G NormanSr Director, Safety and Regulatory Toxicology
Michael DoursonPresident/DirectorToxicology Excellence for Risk Assessment
9:25 - 10:20 AM
Safety Program: Ingredient Issues and Risk Assessment: Lions and Tigers and PFAS -- Oh My!
Michael DoursonPresident/DirectorToxicology Excellence for Risk Assessment
10:20 - 10:50 AM
Quality Assurance and Safety Programs: Break
10:50 - 11:25 AM
Quality Assurance Program: Leading Change
Kimberle FarverConsultant
10:50 - 11:30 AM
Safety Program: Scientific Collaboration: NAMs and Packaging Sustainability
Wendelyn JonesExecutive DirectorInstitute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Science (IAFNS)
11:25 AM - 12:00 PM
Quality Assurance Program: Managing The Recall Process
Melissa SchneiderAssociate Director of Regulatory ComplianceCompliance Insights
11:30 AM - 12:10 PM
Safety Program: Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Updates
Dr. Theresa MicheleDirector of the Office of Nonprescription Drugs (ONPD) in the Office of New DrugsCenter of Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Quality Assurance and Safety Programs: Lunch
1:30 - 2:15 PM
Safety Program: ACDS and Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Alison Ehrlich
Anna BeneventeRegistrar Corp
1:30 - 2:10 PM
Quality Assurance Program: FDA Compliance Update
Alonza CruseDirector, Office of Pharmaceutical Quality OperationsU.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
2:10 - 2:50 PM
Quality Assurance Program: Recordkeeping and Documentation Strategies
2:15 - 3:00 PM
Safety Program: Accelerating the Use of NAMs for Next-Generation Risk Assessment