Continuing Education
Learn more about continuing education and degree programs in the industry.
Continuing Education Programs in Cosmetic Sciences
Providing consumers with safe and effective products is the highest priority for us and our member companies. PCPC is committed to providing resources to the beauty industry to ensure members and consumers stay informed.
Cobblestone
Formerly known as CfPA, with over five decades of experience, the Cobblestone is dedicated to empowering professionals to perfect projects, processes, and skills. They offer cutting-edge courses that are designed to provide the latest information, skills, and best practices.
Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC)
The SCC is a professional association in the cosmetics and personal care industry. They serve as a focus and provides the proper forums for the exchange of ideas and new developments in cosmetic research and technology.
The International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC)
The International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists is a worldwide federation dedicated to international cooperation in cosmetic science and technology.
Education for Graduates in Cosmetic Sciences
Programs leading to the Master of Science degree with specialization in Cosmetic Sciences are offered at several institutions, usually under the College of Pharmacy. Graduate study candidates must hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree with a major in pharmacy or in one of the physical, chemical or biological sciences.
Course work, in general, covers in-depth study of raw materials; the principles in the formulation and development of products; microbiology; and a study of the process and equipment employed in the manufacture of products. Some programs, such as those offered at St. John’s University, include “career experience in cosmetic science” where students have the option of rotating through the various laboratories of a nationally known cosmetics company.
University of Cincinnati
The Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program (VCRP) was an FDA post-market reporting system about cosmetics products and ingredients, along with their frequency of use, for manufacturers, packers and distributors of cosmetics products in commercial distribution in the United States.
Fairleigh Dickinson University
A Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) is a document that attests the product you are exporting to another country is identical to the product sold in the United States and has been manufactured according to all applicable laws.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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St John’s University
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University of Rhode Island
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Education Programs in Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing and Management
Programs leading to the Master of Science degree with specialization in Cosmetic Sciences are offered at several institutions, usually under the College of Pharmacy. Graduate study candidates must hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree with a major in pharmacy or in one of the physical, chemical or biological sciences.
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)
The Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program (VCRP) was an FDA post-market reporting system about cosmetics products and ingredients, along with their frequency of use, for manufacturers, packers and distributors of cosmetics products in commercial distribution in the United States.
The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM)
A Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) is a document that attests the product you are exporting to another country is identical to the product sold in the United States and has been manufactured according to all applicable laws.
