Hong Kong Society of Cosmetic Chemists (HKSCC) is affiliate member of The International Federation Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC). The HKSCC membership is purely individual, founding at 2003, The Society is an entirely independent, non-commercial and non-profit organization.
The aim of HKSCC is to improve the professional status of cosmetic scientists in Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland, encourage education and research, and provide the means for the dissemination and interchange of knowledge pertinent to cosmetic and related sciences.
To advance the science of cosmetics and toiletries
To provide the means for the dissemination and interchange of knowledge pertinent to cosmetic and related sciences
To promote high ethical standards in cosmetic science
To improve the professional status of members
To encourage education and research in cosmetic and related sciences
To ensure the long-term viability of the Society
To maximize the accessibility of Society activities and encourage participation throughout the profession
2025 – 2027 Committee Members
Mr. Francis Kwan, President
Mr. Albert Leung, Immediate Past President
Mr. Simon Chan, Honorary Founding President
Prof. Alex Wong, Vice President
Dr. Shirely Chan, Secretary
Ms. Elaine Chan, Treasurer
Dr. Shuting Hu, Scientific Committee
Mr. David Chow, PR Committee
Ms. Queenie Tse, , PR Committee
Mr. Gavin Chung, Educational Committee
Ms. Ester Ip, Membership Committee
Ms. Ranki Liu, Committee
International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) is a truly worldwide federation dedicated to international cooperation in cosmetic science and technology. Interest in the formation of such an organization crystallized in Paris in 1956 and culminated in the birth of the federation in Brussels, Belgium on September 8, 1959. Today, 51 societies representing 81 countries have met the high standards of scientific and educational qualifications of the IFSCC and, as members, support the organization's aims and programs. The number of individual members in the Federation now exceeds 16,000 and is still growing
Website：www.ifscc.org
HKSCC was established by a group of enthusiastic scientific research technicians and academic personnel in the cosmetic industry under the convocation of Mr. Simon Chan. Mr. Simon Chan was elected as the founding president.
Shuting Hu from the Hong Kong Society, winner of the 2013 Henry Maso Award for her paper Activity and mechanism of natural resorcinol type phenolics from the twigs of Cudrina trieuspidata as skin whitening agents.
source：http://www.ifscc.org/awards/henry-maso-award-for-young-cosmetic-scientists
3rd July, 2015 celebrated the establishment of the China Society of Cosmetic Chemists (China-SCC). China-SCC is a professional organization in cosmetic related industries. Its participating members include chemists and technicians who are dedicated in the industries, such as R&D, manufacturing, sales and marketing and so on.
There has been a close relationship between chemists in Hong Kong and China and the technical exchanges among themselves are frequent. Aiming to promote the mutual benefits of both organizations, and uplift the technology, quality and status of China internationally in the cosmetic industry, a partnership agreement was signed between HKSCC and China-SCC.
The agreement signing ceremony was held in the “Annual General Meeting and Dinner of HKSCC 2015” on 27th November, 2015. The agreement was signed by Mr. Dicky Lo, President of HKSCC and Ms. Lisa Yuen, Secretary of China-SCC. Members of both HKSCC or China-SCC can now enjoy membership benefits offered by both societies under the agreement. The partnership would provide all members a wider platform for sharing and exchanging ideas. Members will not only connect with the cosmetic chemists all over the world, they can also participate in the international events organized by the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC). This is a great opportunity for the cosmetic chemists in China to advance the technical level and promote cosmetic technology in China.
The Asian Society of Cosmetic Scientists (ASCS) held its 14th Conference at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park from 3-5 June 2019 with the theme ‘Bridging the beauty intelligence of East and West’. Organized by the Hong Kong Society of Cosmetic Chemists, this Conference was held jointly with the 3rd International Personal Care Excellence Conference, organized with the Società Italiana di Chimica e Scienze Cosmetologiche, hosts of the IFSCC 2019 Milan Conference.
Opening remarks were delivered by IFSCC President Dr Juergen Lademann. IFSCC Public Relations Chair Simon Chan delivered further remarks in Cantonese, Mandarin and English. Tony O’Lenick, IFSCC Education Chair, gave a Keynote Lecture.
Approximately 300 individuals attended. The Closing Dinner featured lively performances of Chinese dragons and dancers, along with a performance from Soprano D’Arti Silvia Colombini, who will also feature at the Milan Conference Gala Dinner.
HKSCC) and The Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong jointly hosted the very first Hong Kong Secondary School Cosmetic Formulation Competition cum Award Presentation Ceremony on the 11th September 2021.
Out of a total of thirty-one school applicants, the best six secondary school teams were shortlisted to compete for the championship in the final round by sharing the making of their products in a 15-minute presentation. While many of the shortlisted teams had shown outstanding performance during the final round, Daughters of Mary Help of Christians Siu Ming Catholic Secondary School won the hearts of the judges and received the championship. The first runner-up and the second runner-up went to Tseung Kwan O Government Secondary School and St. Paul’s Convent School respectively. St. Teresa Secondary School, Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School and Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Kap Yan Directors' College were granted Merit awards.
HKSCC, China-SCC and the organizer of Cosmoprof Asia ‘Informa Marktes’ announced that we will co-organize the event Beauty Ingredients & Formulation Asia (BIFA) on November 2025
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