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IBA’s Cosmetic Convergence Fall 2026 Conference Set for Nov. 11-12

The event focuses on global supply chains and has an early bird pricing that ends on Sept. 21.

IBA’s Cosmetics Convergence Fall 2026 Conference, being held virtually on Nov. 11-12, is focused on International Expansion & Global Supply Chains. It offers two half-days of expert-led sessions to help beauty and personal care businesses navigate the decisions that shape international success. Early bird savings end Sept. 21.

Some agenda topics from the November event include:

Before You Say Yes to a Distributor: The Global Market Entry Readiness Checklist

This session will provide a practical checklist for companies considering international expansion, particularly small and mid-sized brands that may be approached by distributors or retailers before they have the infrastructure to support market entry.

Testing To Help Expand Your Global Footprint Without Worry

This session will address the safety, claims, stability,  package compatibility and shipping testing that can help you expand your global distribution footprint without worry.

Formula Passport Required: Ingredients, Impurities and Fragrance Rules for Global Expansion

This session will focus on new and recent regulations impacting cosmetic ingredients, contaminants, impurities and fragrance disclosure requirements.

Global EPR in Practice: From Reporting to Business Integration

This session will provide an update on extended producer responsibility requirements and focus on how companies are operationalizing EPR across jurisdictions. How does the global EPR landscape inform how this initiative may go in the US?

Claims That Travel & Translate: Sustainability, Natural Origin, Clean Beauty and More

This session will address how product claims need to be managed across markets & languages, retailers, packaging, websites, social media and distributor materials.

How To Confidently Find New Global Markets and Partners?

This session will unpack tools to vet prospective international partners and how to properly insure your new market entry.

Global Supply Chain & Shipping Update

This session will connect international expansion with global supply chain disruptions and break down shipping freight environment implications right now and entering 2027.

Save the Date for 2027

Cosmetics Convergence Spring 2027: Meet the Regulators will be held on June 10 at the Javits Center and virtually.

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