The President’s Men
A unison of three
consultants who have one thing in common – they have all been President of one
of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists - twice. We are already employed as a team
by one prestigious client.
Anthony Dweck twice President of the GB Society of
Cosmetic Scientists
This is the Dweck Data web site, but we do all aspects
of naturals, claim substantiation data, safety assessments and legality checks.
Ghost writing, pack copy and scientific articles are also undertaken.
Contact: dweckdata@aol.com
Johann Wiechers President of the IFSCC and Dutch Society
of Cosmetic Scientists.
My dear friend sadly passed away recently but I leave his name on this page as
a fond memory of our work together.
John Knowlton President of GB Society and the South
African Society
Cosmetic Solutions offers a full formulation development
service in all categories of cosmetics and personal care products, with the
exception of colour cosmetics. In addition to this, the following services are
offered: Advice on manufacturing problems and procedures, trouble-shooting and
process development specification. Advice on quality control
procedures and weights and measures legislation. Assistance with project
management and third-party development schedules. Bespoke
training courses, covering all aspects of cosmetic science and technology.
Copy writing and preparation of advertising and promotional
literature Preparation of technical documentation for export of cosmetic
products. Advice and assistance on all regulatory
matters, both domestic and international.
Contact: john@cosmeticsolutions.co.za
There are other speciality
areas and we will be adding more names in the future
Bob Hefford for hair care and colourants
Contact: rjwhefford@btinternet.com
Abigail Righton for “natural” formulation work
Contact: abi@formula1cosmeticdevelopments.co.uk
John Woodruff for the sun care formulations
Contact: John.Woodruff@btinternet.com
Dr Cuross Bakhtiar.
Jennifer Bishop First Step Cosmetics recently joined the
ranks of contract formulating chemist and will create any personal care
products you seek. Her wealth of experience will also prove invaluable when
taking those products through the next steps of testing and manufacturing. She
will also make sure you have a full and comprehensive PIP file and all third
party specifications. Jennifer is the only consultant on this page who will do
HOUSEHOLD Products. Email: jambishop6@aol.com
Andy Juj for Jasan Cosmetics Laboratories (Established 1991) provides a total
development and manufacturing service to the toiletries industry. He offers a
complete service from product concept through to full scale manufacture. He has
helped a large number of Dweck Data clients who
required smaller scale manufacture. Contact: info@jasancosmetics.com
Tel: +44 (0)7710 381201
Kumar Siva for FiCosmetics is a really charming man with the patience of a saint who works
close to his daughter who needs a lot of love and care. If you want formula
development but are not an expert and want somebody who will listen to your
needs then Kumar might be your best choice. Contact: Mob: 07590 893683, Tel:
0161 736 6706. ficosmetics@live.co.uk
Karl Lintner, PhD, of Kalidees
a trusted and respected colleague brings 20 years in the cosmetic “Active
Ingredient” business and offers help and advice in developing concepts and
beauty ideas, analysing and choosing market offerings, optimising test
protocols, converting science jargon into consumer language (both written and
oral), press-side and staff training. For more details, contact him at karl.lintner@kalidees.com
Rosemary Collins for colour cosmetics. About Face Cosmetics Ltd is one the very
few consultants specialising in colour cosmetics (ex Boots) and has long
standing industry expertise, About Face Cosmetics Ltd provides Consultancy
Services in the formulation, industrialisation and production of colour
cosmetics.
Contact: aboutfaceltd@btconnect.com Telephone: +44(0)115 9222696
Penny Williams, of Orchadia www.orchadia.org.
Perfumer
and fragrance expert for perfume development and regulatory assistance (GHS,
CLP, IFRA and more).
pennyw@orchadia.org, Telephone: 07786
804048
Loraine Argyle for Complete OTC Services -
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices. Qualified ISO & BRC Auditor. HACCP
trained. Experience in manufacturing, regulatory and retail.
Contact: loraine.argyle@googlemail.com
Lesley Spice and Marion
Smith. Stability testing is boring, tiresome and requires a huge
expenditure for the incubators and test equipment. Now it can be contracted
out! A wealth of experience working for other companies this new venture could
be the answer to many a prayer for stability testing.
Emsworth Stability Plus Ltd.
3b The Old Flour Mill, Dolphin Quay,
Queen Street, Emsworth,
PO10 7BT
Tel: 01243-373
373
http://www.emsworthstabilityplus.co.uk
USER TRIALS
Joyce Ryan
Consultancy. Sensory & consumer product research. Specialist in sensory evaluation.
Ayton Global Research. Specialist Cosmetic Volunteer consumer
studies, over 350,000 volunteers worldwide. 17 years cosmetic and consumer
studies and claim substantiation. Contact: Sue Ayton.
+44(0)1749 344464. www.aytonglobalresearch.com
. Email: admin@aytonresearch.com I
have known Susan Ayton for many years and she is used
by many of our mutual clients.
PACKAGING CONSULTANT
KBV
Consultants. Brand, Packaging and Retail
troubleshooters. Kevin Vyse.
Mob: +44 (0) 7973 681217. Tel: +44 (0)
1666 849705. Kevin@kbvconsultants.com
CONTRACT MANUFACTURE
UPL Universal.
Joanne Senior. 01772 685777.
Joanne@uplm.co.uk
Fragrant Earth.
+44 (0) 1458 831216. ics@fragrantearthint.com
Orean
Personal Care Ltd. 01484
400 818
Inovia International. Bob Craik
General Manager. Tel: 01780 782 2319. Direct: 01780 784 201. Email: bob.craik@inoviainternational.co.uk
. Supply botanical extracts and natural raw materials,
also have contract manufacturing facility geared up for 2,000 – 5,000 units of aromatherapy,
spa, skin care and body care products. Have GMP ISO 22716.
Statfold
Seed Oil Ltd. Tel:
+44(0)1827 830871. www.statfold-oils.co.uk
Email: sales@statfold-oil.co.uk. Yes
they make oils but they also do contract maufacturing.
SAFETY ASSESSMENTS
Dweck
Data do safety
assessments (2013 COMPLIANT) but to be fair there are many others that will
perform the same service. How many other web sites advertise for their
competitors? We cost about £175 per assessment but can be exceedingly busy and
turn you away!
EF Chemical Consulting,
TSGE. David Munden +44 (0) 1423 799 633.
DavidMunden@TSGEurope.com
Cosmetics Lab Ltd. Horsham,
International Cosmetics.
Intertek. Tel: +44(0)161 721 5247 www.intertek.com/cosmetics
. Email: health.beauty@intertek.com.
TEST HOUSES
Alba Sciences
For HETCAM and
animal alternative tests to assess product safety
Marie Reynolds
(Technical Director)
Tel: 0131 556
8715
Mob: 07756 805
856
Marie.reynolds@albascience.com
see web site www.albascience.com
for more details
Cutest
Systems Ltd,
Abton House,
Tel: 00442920625686
Cutest perform safety, efficacy and claim
substantiation/proof-of-concept testing for cosmetics, toiletries,
pharmaceuticals, medical devices and nutritional supplements. Cutest’s distinction stems from our dermatological
expertise, niche industry experience and our core values of Scientific
excellence, commitment to quality and superior service delivery. All of
our studies are conducted on-site by qualified Nurses to the standards of ICH
GCP only after approval has been received from an independent ethics committee.
info@cutest.co.uk see web site www.cutest.co.uk
Donnington
Laboratories
For all the wet chemistry
like saponification values, acid values, iodine
values etc. Microbiology and challenge testing as well as
disinfection testing and evaluation.
Tel: 01243 783
487
Aspen Clinical Research.
Consumer Product Testing,
safety and efficacy testing, specific claims liker clinically tested, dermatological
tested etc.
Tel: +44(0)1621
859230. www.aspenclinical.com . kerrygibbs@aspenclinical.com for a very wide range of tests.