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1 Annual Report 2014

2 Content Preamble 3 Dossiers Swiss Law 4 Regulation of Chemicals 5 Environmental Law 5 Cosmetics Law 5 Trademark and Coat of Arms Protection Act (Swissness Template) 5 Meetings and Events Compliance with Anti-trust Laws 6 Managing Board 6 General Assembly 6 Technical Commissions (ERFA TK) 7 Work Group Professional Building Cleaning 7 Work Group Professional Hair Care (AG PHP) 7 Work Group Swissness 7 Network Developing and Maintaining Contacts 8 Federal Agencies 8 National Associations and Organisations 9 International Associations and Organisations 9 Communication Voice of the Industry 10 Day-to-day Media Work 10 Revision of Consumer Information 10 Information on 10 Services Attractive Package 11 Notifications to Members 11 Information to Members and Stakeholders 12 Information to International Companies and Organisations 12 Free Sale Certificates 13 Exports and Trade Shows 13 ARGUSavenue 13 Satisfaction Analysis 13 Figures Cosmetics Market 14 Detergent and Cleaning Agent Market 15 Sustainability Our Commitment 16 Sustainability Projects of the Companies and the Industry 16 Organisation Membership Growth 17 Membership List 18 Organisation 19 Committee/Work Group Members 19 Agencies 22 Organigram 23 Content 2

3 No, I did not participate in the ice bucket challenge, but I found 2014 very refreshing just the same! The many market fluctuations, numerous interesting political developments and, most of all, the talks with private individuals, business partners and within "refreshed"my senses. But first things first: The Swiss voters' approval of the Swiss People's Party immigration initiative in February 2014 was more scary than refreshing. Polemics and scaremongering led to a result whose consequences voters certainly were unaware of. However, the government must implement this voting result within three years. This will not leave the Swiss economy unscathed. Particularly industry sectors that depend on highly qualified employees will suffer, so much is for certain. The plain rejection of the Ecopop initiative in November, however, gave me hope as an open-minded Swiss citizen. We apparently have not forgotten after all that a healthy and sustainable Switzerland relies on a healthy economy and that we cannot maintain and develop such healthy economy without qualified employees and other positive factors from abroad. After all, the Swiss values, which we have discussed at great length as part of the whole Swissness subject, do not come from "within" but from "without". They have been developed over many years and can only survive thanks to a busy trade, inventive spirit and an open mind. The Swiss political and economic sectors have been maintaining international links for many decades and they only achieve their success through a multitude of success factors such as security, being a constitutional democracy and a liberal political environment, but mostly through being open-minded, approachable and creative. Our economy's extraordinary achievements have provided us with wealth and security for many years. But how can we ensure that these values continue to flourish in our country in the future? The answer is rather simple: Recognising risks but also grabbing opportunities! Reducing bureaucracy and lowering administrative expenses! Acting responsibly and promoting responsibility! Creating jobs with a high degree of value creation! Accepting as well as demanding rights! Demanding and nurturing social justice! Being innovative and open to all things new! Does this sound familiar? Of course we also know how a bucket full of icy water feels and it may still be more refreshing to stand under such bucket in person! We cannot repeat this request often enough was a relatively balanced year for. It was nevertheless a successful year and we were able to gain new members and also actively impact the framework conditions and strengthen the association's position in the national environment. We managed to achieve this goal thanks to 's determined and wise management by Dr. Bernard Cloëtta, our Managing Director, and his "allies" in the Administrative Office as well as the active efforts of my colleagues on the Managing Board. I would like to say a big thank you to all of them at this point! I look forward to actively backing the projects started in 2014 and wish you all a refreshing Thomas Früh Preamble Thomas Früh President / Owner and CEO of intracosmed Preamble 3

4 DossiersSwiss Law Both the industrial and political sectors have an interest in bringing national law in line with EU law. The introduction of the Cassis-de-Dijon principle, on the one hand, and the amendment of Swiss law help to minimise trade barriers. Swiss laws that differ from EU laws increase the price of products if manufacturers must use special wording or labelling just for Switzerland. Labour and operating costs are very high in Switzerland and together with the strong Swiss franc this creates significant price differences to identical products in the EU. Additional taxation through technical trade barriers should therefore be prevented. Dossiers 4 supported the following amendments of the law during talks with government agencies and through written statements and informed its members about this:

5 Regulation of Chemicals Total revision of the Chemicals Ordinance The Globally Harmonised System (GHS) for the classification and labelling of preparations as from 1 June 2015 was introduced as an obligation in this revision. The previous regulations have been revoked. The revision also specifies the various players who purchase chemicals. incurred by the cantons for the VOC Ordinance. Plans are also to add benzyl alcohol to the VOC positive list at the nex trevision. Cosmetics Law 4. Revision of the Chemicals Risk Reduction Ordinance (Chemikalien-Risikoreduktions- Verordnung ChemRRV) The main reason for the fourth revision of the Chemicals Risk Reduction ordinance was the development of the EU law. The law was amended to prevent trade barriers. Apart from the development in the EU, the experiences gained during the execution by the industry and its feedback with regard to certain regulations of the Chemicals Risks Reduction Ordinance gave reason to amendments. Environmental Law On 20 June 2014, Parliament passed the Federal Council's proposal for a full revision of the Foodstuffs Act. Before enforcing the law, around 26 ordinances must now be revised. The total revision of the Foodstuffs Act (LMG) will facilitate the improved harmonisation of the Swiss Cosmetics Law with the new EU Cosmetics Regulation, among other things. No draft ordinance has been presented yet. Enactment of the new law and the relevant regulations is not expected before Trademark and Coat of Arms Protection Act (Swissness Template) «Switzerland is unique in its short paths to the key associations, which is also very advantageous for the Federal Agencies. These key associations, such as, also have extensive expert knowledge that makes it possible to find innovative and practical solutions to future challenges in an open dialogue, particularly for issues such as the development of laws.» Revision of the CO 2 Ordinance (CO 2 -Verordnung) On 1 January 2013, the revised CO 2 Act and the related Ordinance in the Reduction of CO 2 Emissions (CO 2 Ordinance) came into force. The bill for the amendment of the CO 2 Ordinance specifies in more detail the execution of some climate policy instruments, removes uncertainties and integrates new findings from daily practice. Revision of the VOC Ordinance (VOC-Verordnung) The ordinance will be amended based on a re-assessment of the compensation after the first year of executing the new exemption rule pursuant to Article 9 of the VOC Ordinance and the determination of the execution costs Four ordinances are being revised and redeveloped and put through the consultation procedure in order to implement the Swissness law. The key objective of the regulations remains unchanged: The added value of the "Switzerland" designation and Swiss cross should be secured in the long term by increasing its protection and clarifying their criteria for use. has specified industry-related matters such as the origin of raw materials, definition of costs and manufacturing steps in Switzerland in a "Cosmetics" industry ordinance and submitted it to the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property. Together with the other ordinances on the Swissness Template, this industry ordinance is expected to come into force in Dr. Roland Charrière, Deputy Director of the Federal Office of Public Health (BAG), Consumer Protection Directorate Dossiers 5

6 Meetings and EventsCompliance with Antitrust Laws Naturally Compliance with anti-trust law at all times is crucial for an association and its members. All member firms are fully aware of this fact. applies strict anti-trust compliance rules. This is the only way to ensure that members can participate in the services and knowledge platform and benefit from the network. Managing Board The Managing Board met on 27 March and 26 November The focus was on the statutory agenda items such as finances and the preparation of the General Assembly and, primarily, the association's strategic targets and own business. General Assembly The General Assembly was held on 24 April 2014 at the Zunfthaus zur Meisen, Zurich. The usual statutory business was discussed. None of the members of the Managing Board resigned. All of the members elected in 2013 remained in office. Thomas Früh, intracosmed Urnäsch, was re-elected as President and the previous members of the Executive Committee, Marco Baumann, Rausch, and Ralf T. Gehlen, P&G, were also re-elected. Dr. Ina Banik von Nielsen provided information on market developments and figures and Babette Sigg, President of the Consumer Forum kf, talked about "The responsible consumer". Meetings and Events 6

7 Technical Commission Work Group Professional Building Cleaning ERFA TK meeting An experience exchange between the members of the Technical Commissions took place on 2 July 2014 at the Volkshaus in Zurich. More than 50 people from Switzerland and abroad participated in this event. After a short introduction, the participants exchanged expert knowledge and experiences. The event was centred around the talks held by Dr. Cornelius Nussbaumer, President of the Swiss Flavour and Fragrance Industry Association (SFFIA), on the "Development and trends of fragrances and perfumes", Heribert Bürgy, BAG Chemicals Department, on "Innovations and Chemicals Law" and Marco Wischti, BAG, on "Official registration processes". It came to light that the member companies are dissatisfied with the existing software solution for the product registration process. BAG's representatives listened to these concerns and offered a closer cooperation to find ways to improve the process. Chemicals Law Switzerland / EU Seminar On 14 November 2014, held this seminar at the Novotel Zurich West. Dr. Christian Gründling, FCIO, gave a talk on the "Update of REACH/CLP in the EU", Sascha Nissen, A.I.S.E., on the "Project Product Environmental Footprint, PEF" and Dr. Brunhilde Kolp Buchs, BAG, on the "Revision of the Swiss Ordinance on Biocidal Products, OBP". With regard to the latter talk, the participants pointed out disconcerting delays in the processing of biocidal product applications by BAG. discussed this with BAG and presented suggested solutions based on a member survey, which are being processed at present. The meeting of the Work Group Professional Building Cleaning was held on 19 May Key topics were new developments in Swiss and EU Chemicals Laws on REACH and GHS/ CLP as well as the Work Group Professional Building Cleaning statistics, delays of the BAG biocidal product approval processes and the planned prohibition of the self-service of acidic cleaners. Work Group Professional Hair Care The Work Group professional Hair Care met on 21 October Following the Administrative office information on the revision of the Cosmetics Law, the legal provision on Sunday work and ARGUS Online Media Monitoring, Kuno Giger, the President of coiffuresuisse, provided details on the status of the joint sponsoring project in the form of events and trade shows. Kuno Giger will be appointed as Central President at the hairday Work Group Swissness The "Raw Materials" subgroup of the Work Group Swissness met on 9 July The aim was to record all of the Swiss manufacturers of raw materials for cosmetics and to enable them to be included in a positive list attached to the planned "Cosmetics" industry ordinance. «I had the pleasure and honour of holding a talk during the event in November I was particularly impressed by the constructive and amiable exchange amongst colleagues from both representatives of the member companies and.» Sascha Nissen Sustainability & Communications Manager, A.I.S.E. International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products Meetings and Events 7

8 Network Developing and Maintaining Contacts One of the key tasks of any association is to develop and maintain a network with persons and organisations at a national and international level. 's network is well connected. Federal Agencies The industry's questions were submitted and explained to the following Federal Agencies during various talks: Federal Office of Public Health (BAG): Questions on the further development of the Swiss Chemicals Law, the "Nanomaterials" action plan and the prohibition of acidic cleaners in self-service, information on the sustainability projects of A.I.S.E. and 's cooperation in the "Look carefully, stay protected" (Genau geschaut, gut geschützt) GHS campaign of the Swiss Confederation. Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO): Assumption of the responsibility for BAG's cosmetics segment and the new organisation within FSVO, 's questions on the current revision of the Cosmetics law (project "Largo") on the "Guiding principles on responsible advertising and marketing communication" by Cosmetics Europe, on the safety of ingredients and technologies and the use of raw materials covered by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, CITES. «In periods of a strong Swiss franc, companies, associations and the political sector face exceptional challenges. A positive cooperation amongst related associations helps greatly to master these challenges and to continue successful business activities.» Dr. Beat Moser Director scienceindustries Wirtschaftsverband Chemie Pharma Biotech Network 8 Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN): Questions regarding the revision and execution of the Chemicals Law and the impending revision of the Environmental Law. Questions on the cooperation with A.I.S.E. in the "Product Environmental Footprint" (PEF) project of the EU Commission and on the use of trichloroethylene (member survey). State Secretary for Economic Affairs (SECO): Questions regarding technical trade barriers during the import of products and the application of the Cassis-de-Dijon principle as well as the free trade agreement with China and its effects on cosmetics and detergents exports. Alcosuisse: Questions on the status and impact of the revision and/or liberalisation of the Alcohol Law, the list of approved denaturants and the registration of ethanol under REACH and/or the Law for Biocidal Products of the EU. Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI): Questions on trademark protection and the draft "Cosmetics" industry ordinance by Swissness.

9 National Associations and Organisations International Associations and Organisations The Managing Director maintains regular contact with all relevant national associations and organisations. Information was exchanged and talks held with: Economiesuisse in the work groups Swissness, Anti-trust Law, Free Trade Agreement and Consumer Questions of which the Managing Director is a member. The industry associations with similar interests such as scienceindustries (chemical, pharmaceutical, biotech), or VSLF (lacquers and paint) and the Aerosol Association. The Consumer Forum (kf); consumer concerns regarding the industry and joint projects and publications were discussed. Trade associations with which maintains a close cooperation such as the Schweizer Fachverband für Kosmetik, SFK, the Swiss Society of cosmetic Chemists (Swiss SCC), SEPAWA (SEPAWA, Section Switzerland), Swissnaildesign, etc. CoiffureSUISSE, which cooperates closely in joint projects such as the implementation and sponsorship of events (trainee hairdressing, hairdresser world championships and "hairday 2015"). Export organisations that provide useful services for export companies and organise trade shows (Switzerland Global Enterprise) and the association swiss export. International networking is essential for importing and exporting members. has an excellent network that reaches far beyond national boundaries: Its full memberships of the European umbrella organisations A.I.S.E. and Cosmetics Europe and Cosmetics Europe provide with an excellent European network. A particularly close cooperation exists with the German and Austrian partner associations IKW (Germany) and FCIO (Austria). The Managing Director is a guest member of IKW's expert committees "Beauty care", "Detergents" and "Cleaning agents" and gets invited to their meetings. The three associations regularly exchange information about current topics in the fields of communication, law and execution and coordinate their activities like D-A-CH coordination meetings. We have strong contacts with the American Cosmetics Association "Personal Care Products Council" (PCPC). The Managing Director gets invited to PCPC's annual meetings which are attended by representatives of companies and associations from all over the world to discuss current topics in the fields of law and communication. has access to the "International Regulatory Database" of PCPC. This allows the association to provide great support to its 50 exporting members in this important area. pays particular attention to the development of legislation in China (e.g. animal testing and free sale certificates) and maintains good contacts with the Chinese government agencies (CFDA). supports the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) in its negotiations of the detailed agreements that form part of the free trade agreement with China. «The Personal Care Products Council in the USA appreciates the support given by to the International Association Collaboration (IAC). This forum of international association leaders promotes cooperation to facilitate the mutual recognition and harmonisation of regulations relating to the cosmetics and personal care industry. We are pleased about the support given to us by in terms of the understanding and updating of Swiss cosmetics regulations.» Glenda Williams Director, International Regulatory Affairs The Personal Care Products Council Network 9

10 Communication Voice of the Industry The usefulness of an association depends on its recognition by the political sector, the media and NGOs and its ability to voice industry concerns in the right places. To do this, it requires a network, good representative status and trustworthy and transparent communication. Day-to-day Media Work In 2014, numerous media again inquired about market trends, market data, matters of legislation, law enforcement and ingredients. Day-to-day media work is an important element of the association's work. From statements to background talks, media work requires quick and coordinated action and simple language. ARGUSavenue is a great help for monitoring the media and is at the disposal of the association and its members. This portal provides daily information on all media reports in the past 24 hours. Revision of Consumer Information Five new PDF cosmetics publications were prepared and published in cooperation with the Consumer Forum kf in 2013, followed by the "Sun screen" publication in All existing detergents and cleaning agents publications were fully revised. This project was closed by the editor team after five meetings. The new brochures "Washing today" and "Washing up correctly" were published at the beginning of This brings all consumer information up to date. Information on The following statements were published or revised in 2014: Plastic particles in cosmetic agents Fragrance labelling Cosmetics and hormone-like effects Aluminium compounds Deodorants and aluminium salts Triclosan Study results cannot be transferred into practice Nanomaterials in cosmetics Cosmetic product safety The flyer about 's services and the advantages of an association membership has been completed. It is available in three languages as a printed foldout. Communication On 21 January 2014, the Managing Director was interviewed on the topic of microplastic particles in cosmetics on the TV show "Kassensturz". 10

11 Attractive Package We are an industry association with a national and international network and extensive knowledge pool and in this capacity are able to provide our member companies with a comprehensive service package that makes membership a very attractive option for both international groups and Swiss manufacturers. Services Notifications to Members We provide the various faculties and work groups with regular s on professional and legislative developments in Switzerland and Europe. The main topics in legislative notifications were the Swiss Cosmetics Act, the Swiss Chemicals Act, the new Trademark Act ("Swissness Template"), the Federal Act on Technical Trade Obstacles and the revision of the Ordinance on the Incentive Tax on Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC). At an international level, the main topics included information about REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation of Chemicals), GHS (Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals) and the EU CLP Regulations derived therefrom (Regulation on Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures) as well as the EC Cosmetics Directive and the EC Cosmetics Ordinance. continuously informs its members about projects and campaigns by the two European umbrella organisations A.I.S.E. and Cosmetics Europe. Services 11

12 Information to Members and Stakeholders We are the first point of contact for all legal and technical issues of our members. In addition, we receive diverse enquiries from consumers, companies, students, government agencies, NGOs or other associations and agencies on a daily basis. We provide information on: «As a representative of the Swiss odorant suppliers, SFFIA values the professional and amiable exchange with which provides the cosmetics and detergents manufacturers with information on controversial odorants at an early stage, thus promoting trust.» Dr. Cornelius Nussbaumer Member of the Managing Board of SFFIA, President , Swiss Flavour and Fragrance Industry Association SFFIA Swiss and EU legislation Import rules and product registration in export countries Swissness, regulation in the Trademark and Coat of Arms Protection Act Distinction between cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and biocidal products Enquiries from consumers on the correct use of products Safety of certain ingredients Warnings Nano materials Product labelling Brands and products of our members Market data Information on International Companies and Organisations Swiss law is different to other countries. Many international corporations no longer have own legal and technical departments in Switzerland. is receiving an increasing number of enquiries from foreign companies and associations as a result. Information is only provided to companies that are members of their respective national associations. This enables members in return to ask foreign associations to provide information on laws and registration rules. Services 12

13 Free Sale Certificates ARGUSavenue We issued 205 (previous year: 169) Free Sale and GMP export certificates for our members in the reporting year. The majority of them were for Iran, China, Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates. At the end of 2014, ARGUS changed its "online Media Monitoring" platform to the state-of-the-art "ARGUSavenue". therefore benefits from an expanded product range that makes it even easier to manage media topics. This is a very useful tool that is often used for monitoring the media and reporting to company-internal instances. Exports and Trade Shows Satisfaction Analysis Our 50 Swiss manufacturers require special assistance with exports. They may join the ERFA group "Export" and the "Work Group Swissness" has access to 's "Regulatory International" network. is constantly developing this network thanks to global partnerships with international associations and companies. 's members have access to information on legislation and product registration as well as events, consulting services and publications of the key industry associations, trade shows and export organisations. conducted a survey amongst its members in the past quarter. The aim was to find out how satisfied members are with the association's services, what they find useful about their membership and if there is need for improvement. 58 of the 90 member companies contacted replied. Overall, all members are "satisfied to very satisfied" with and its services. «has already been a valuable help to us in numerous dealings with government agencies. It offers competent legal advice and helps to word the correct communication even in delicate situations.» Goetz Winter General Manager Switzerland, Estée Lauder GmbH Services 13

14 Figures Cosmetics Market The following figures result from the partnership with Nielsen and reflect the entire Swiss cosmetics market. Revenue in CHF million (consumer prices) The figures are based on a projection of scanning data from the Nielsen Retail Trade and Prestige Panel /- Decorative cosmetics % Perfume % Lady care % Pre and aftershaves % Personal hygiene % Personal care % Facial care % Hair care % Oral hygiene % Baby care % Total 2' ' ' ' % Market Shares Oral hygiene 12.3% Baby care 2.5% Decorative cosmetics 16.6% Hair care 11.6% Perfume 17.7% Facial care 16.6% Lady care 1.8% Pre and aftershaves 0.7% Personal hygiene 6.9% Personal care 13.3% Figures 14 Source: Nielsen

15 Detergent and Cleaning Agent Market The following figures result from the partnership with Nielsen and reflect the entire Swiss detergent and cleaning agent market. The figures are based on a projection of scanning data from the Nielsen Retail Trade Panel. Revenue in CHF million (consumer prices) /- Liquid detergents % Powder detergents % Softeners % Special products % Washing up liquid % Cleaning agents % Total % Market Shares Liquid detergents 18.6% Cleaning agents 37.2% Powder detergents 10.4% Softeners 6.2% Washing up liquid 17.4% Special products 10.2% Figures Source: Nielsen 15

16 Sustainability Our Commitment Sustainability is a hot topic. Today, it no longer suffices to publicise great intentions in glossy brochures and on attractive websites. The public wants to see facts and figures. The companies in the cosmetics and detergents industry have realised this trend and teamed up at European level to participate in tangible sustainability projects. Sustainability Projects of the Companies in the Industry Sustainability is a key issue both in the cosmetics and detergent and cleaning agents industry. Supported by the associations, the companies are the main players when it comes to implementing their sustainability strategies and measures. Our members are aware of this responsibility and volunteer to act in a sustainable manner. Companies are exclusively responsible for developing, designing and implementing their sustainability activities and all related communication. For the industry, sustainability is a symbiosis between economic success, social justice and environmental protection. Sustainable business is always based on economic success. A company can only live up to these important responsibilities if it is profitable. As an association, we promote the exchange of experience amongst our members and support the sustainability efforts made by our European umbrella organisations such as the "Charter for Sustainable Cleaning" by A.I.S.E. and the efforts of the "Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil" (RSPO) in the palm oil sector. We also inform the consumer and environmental organisations as well as traders about the industry's projects and issues, thus encouraging dialogue so that they may also contribute to the topic of sustainability. We regularly inform the responsible government agencies and NGOs about all sustainability projects in our industry. Sustainability 16

17 Membership Growth The number of members has increased significantly in recent years. In 2004 we had 54 members and 87 members in More than 90 percent of the industry is organised under our roof. This significant representativeness is an important argument for the association's work to be taken seriously by the political sector, government agencies, stakeholders and the media. Membership Growth Organisation Organisation 17

18 Membership List End of December 2014 Organisation 18 Alcina AG, Muttenz Art & Fragrance SA, Zollikerberg Asatona AG, Zug ASM Aerosol-Service AG, Möhlin Bayer (Schweiz) AG, Zürich Beiersdorf AG, Reinach Blidor AG, Langnau am Albis BTC Laboratoire SA, Lausanne Bulgari Parfums SA, Neuchâtel Chanel S.A. Genève, Genève Chemische Fabrik Schärer & Schläpfer AG, Rothrist Cosmetic Consulting JW & Partner GmbH, Schönenwerd Cosmétique Active (Suisse) SA, Vernier Coty (Schweiz) AG, Hünenberg delta pronatura Schweiz AG, Muttenz Dicopar SA, Münchenstein Dobi-Inter AG, Suhr Doetsch Grether AG, Basel Ecolab (Schweiz) GmbH, Reinach Estée Lauder GmbH, Zürich Farfalla Essentials AG, Uster FRIKE PHARMA, Mönchaltorf GABA Schweiz AG, Therwil Galderma Spirig, Egerkingen Gerda Spillmann AG, Ittigen Hair Haus Suisse AG, Hünenberg Held AG, Steffisburg Henkel & Cie AG, Pratteln Herzig Interlook AG, Aarau HNC AG - Hair Nail Cosmetic, Brüttisellen Intercosmetica Neuchâtel SA, Neuchâtel intracosmed ag, Urnäsch Invima AG, Herzogenbuchsee Iromedica AG, St. Gallen Johnson & Johnson AG, Zug Just International AG, Walzenhausen Jüstrich Cosmetics AG, Berneck Juvena Marlies Möller AG, St. Margrethen Kanebo Cosmetics (Switzerland), Zürich Kao Switzerland AG, Baar Keune Haircosmetics Schweiz AG, Basel L Oréal Coiffure, Vernier L Oréal Suisse SA, Vernier La Prairie Group, Volketswil Laboratoires Hauser GmbH, Zürich La Colline S.A., Sion Leaders Cosmetics AG, Bühler Louis Widmer AG, Schlieren M. Opitz & Co. AG, St. Gallen Mavala SA, Genève Melisana AG, Zürich Mettler-Seifen AG, Hornussen Mibelle AG Cosmetics, Buchs Mifa AG Frenkendorf, Frenkendorf MoorStore Swiss AG, Rabius MUSK Collection, Wollerau Pierre Fabre (Suisse) SA, Allschwil Piniol AG, Küssnacht am Rigi PM Care Systems AG/Paul Mitchell, Zürich Pramol-Chemie AG, Bazenheid P & G Prestige Products AG, Schlieren Procter & Gamble (Switzerland) SARL, Petit-Lancy Procter & Gamble (Switzerland) SARL/ Division Wella Suisse, Allschwil Proderma Betriebs AG, Schötz Rausch AG Kreuzlingen, Kreuzlingen Reckitt Benckiser (Switzerland) AG, Wallisellen-Zürich Reef Cosmetics SA, Stabio Riviera Cosmetics Sàrl, Renens Saremco AG, Rebstein Schwarzkopf Professional/ Division der Henkel & Cie AG, Pratteln Sealed Air Diversey Care, Münchwilen Servicos AG, Aarberg Similasan AG, Jonen Soglio-Produkte AG, Castasegna Sorein-Fabrik GmbH, Pfäffikon Steinfels Swiss, Winterthur Temmentec AG, Sumiswald The Powder Company AG, Einsiedeln Trichema AG, Baar Unilever Schweiz GmbH, Thayngen United Cosmeceuticals GmbH, Zürich Victorinox Swiss Army Fragrance AG, Ibach-Schwyz Vifor AG, Villars-sur-Glâne Walco Lin SA, Giubiasco Weckerle Cosmetics, Le Locle Weleda AG, Arlesheim Wetrok AG, Kloten Wyss Reinigungs-Service GmbH, Oberhünigen Yves Rocher (Suisse) SA, Zug Honorary Members Dr. J. Alexander Baumann, Kreuzlingen Hans Rudolf Bircher, Zollikon Klaus Erny, Ebnat-Kappel Dr. Kurt Gehri, Zürich Robert Meier, Meggen Rolf Münch, Arlesheim Meinrad Schnider, Binningen

19 Organisation Committee/Work Group Members Managing Board Work Group Branded Products Thomas Früh, intracosmed ag, President* Marco Baumann, Rausch * Michel Brülisauer, Wetrok Ralf T. Gehlen, Procter & Gamble* Anne Guichard, L'Oréal Karin Kleeli, Mibelle Christian Koch, Steinfels Swiss Alexander Kühnen, Unilever Thomas Lichtblau, Beiersdorf René Michel, Henkel Markus Reinhard, GABA Schweiz Christoph Steindorf, Diversey Care Goetz Winter, Estée Lauder * Committtee Administrative Office Manuela Arnold, Johnson & Johnson Marco Baumann, Rausch Werner Dirks, La Prairie Group Jürg Frommlet, Melisana Thomas Früh, intracosmed Dr. Hans-Jürg Furrer, Louis Widmer Fredy Götti, MUSK Roland Landolf, Gerda Spillmann Sergio Laverde, Pierre Fabre Urs Lehmann, Similasan Caroline Magerl-Studer, M. Opitz Matthias Oswald, Galderma Spirig Orietta Riccaboni, Reef Cosmetics Christina Stoffels, P & G Prestige Products Dr. Karl J. Troll, Juvena Marlies Möller Roger von der Weid, Art & Fragrance Pierre-Alain Widmer, Weleda Goetz Winter, Estée Lauder Tim Wirtz, Coty Alexander Zurkinden, The Powder Company Bernard Cloëtta, Dr. iur., Director Experience Symposium Export Marina Donabauer, Finances and Secretariat Nadia Peter, Communication Control Authority BDO AG, Wirtschaftsprüfung, Zürich Dr. Philippe Auderset, Rausch Marco Baumann, Rausch Britta Ben Gouta, Just Christoph Capiaghi, Mettler-Seifen Shiping Cen, La Prairie Group Brigitte Fresard, Doetsch Grether Jürg Frommlet, Melisana Thomas Früh, intracosmed Janine Fuchs, MUSK Gian Furrer, Farfalla Reto Gamper, Steinfels Swiss Werner Gäng, Laboratoires Hauser Fredy Götti, MUSK Dr. Michael Gruhl, Cosmetic Consulting JW Nicole Hassler, Doetsch Grether Dr. Bernhard Irrgang, Mibelle Karin Kleeli, Mibelle Michael Lang, Mifa Caroline Magerl-Studer, M. Opitz Nysse Norballe, Louis Widmer Orietta Riccaboni, Reef Cosmetics Michael Rottstock, Just Dr. Peter Schoch, United Cosmeceuticals Philippe Suremann, Iromedica Judite Weyermann, Cosmetic Consulting JW Pierre-Alain Widmer, Weleda Peter Wiedmer, Temmentec Dr. Ann Zehnder-Fjällman, Mibelle Michael Zingg, United Cosmeceuticals Organisation 19

20 Work Group Building Cleaning Technical Commission Cosmetics Organisation 20 Carole Baumgartner, Diversey Care Oliver Beetz, Wetrok Michel Brülisauer, Wetrok Dr. Kurt Geiger, Pramol Chemie Roland Herzog, Wetrok Thomas Kyburz, Wetrok Rolf Manhart, Walco Lin Henk-Jan Menger, Diversey Care Roger Nessensohn, Ecolab Claudio Scalon, Pramol Jürg Schmid, Diversey Care Marina Simeunovic, Wetrok Christoph Steindorf, Diversey Care Work Group Swissness Dr. Philippe Auderset, Rausch Dr. Stefan Brom, Just Roberto Cavenaghi, Reef Cosmetics Teresa Clark, La Prairie Group Francesca Fedi, Gaba Jürg Frommlet, Melisana Thomas Früh, intracosmed Dr. Hans-Jürg Furrer, Louis Widmer Fredy Götti, MUSK Dr. Michael Gruhl, Cosmetic Consulting JW Christiane Hanay, Similasan Dr. Simon Holzer, meyerlustenberger Dr. Bernhard Irrgang, Mibelle Christian Koch, Steinfels Swiss Roland Landolf, Gerda Spillmann Michael Lang, Mifa Caroline Magerl-Studer, M. Opitz Christoph Mettler, Mettler-Seifen Dr. Beat Müller, Steinfels Swiss Ishan Muthalib, La Prairie Group Dr. Beatrice Perrenot, Mavala Roland C. Pfister, BTC Laboratoire Franca Schmid, Saremco Dr. Peter Schoch, United Cosmeceuticals Jean-Jacque Stauffer, BTC Laboratoire Angela Steiner, Victorinox Barbara Sterner, Weleda Denise Stirnimann, Mifa Debora Töngi, Victorinox Dr. Karl J. Troll, Juvena Marlies Möller Deirdre Weiss, La Prairie Group Sibylle Welker, Doetsch Grether Judite Weyermann, Cosmetic Consulting JW Annemarie Widmer, Louis Widmer Peter Wiedmer, Temmentec Michael Zingg, United Cosmeceuticals Rosemarie Abels, Art & Fragrance Daniela Acconcia, Kanebo Bruno Aebersold, Mibelle Teodoro Albarano, Galderma Spirig Marc Andermatt, Proderma Dr. Philippe Auderset, Rausch Claudia Bach, Reckitt Benckiser Dr. Philipp Balscheit, Servicos Marco Baumann, Rausch Bülend Bayraktar, intracosmed Dr. Nathalie Berclaz, L Oréal Bertold Bohnert, Saremco Eric Bornex, Gerda Spillmann Leo Bruhin, Mibelle Nicole Brun, Coty Danielle Bryner, L Oréal Daniel Bünter, Sorein Dr. Daniel M. Bürki, Sorein Dr. Stefan Bürki, Sorein Dr. Daniel Buschor, La Prairie Group Dr. Christoph Capiaghi, Mettler-Seifen Ermin Causevic, Held Roberto Cavenaghi, Reef Cosmetics Sophie Chetail, intracosmed Priska Christen, Beiersdorf Dr. Jürgen Delhey, FRIKE Elsa Devillechabrolle, L'Oréal Christoph Dombrowsky, Galderma Alexandra Duhme, Procter & Gamble Urs Eggen, Estée Lauder Peter Eichenberger, Henkel Christoph Evers, Saremco Christoph Fleischli, Bayer Jürg Frommlet, Melisana Thomas Früh, intracosmed Dr. Hans-Jürg Furrer, Louis Widmer Daniela Geiger, M. Opitz Deborah Giorgini, Galderma Spirig Valérie Giot Murer, Johnson & Johnson Helmut Göhler, Dobi-Inter Bruno Gräub, Galderma Spirig Gerhard Gribl, Unilever Dr. Michael Gruhl, Cosmetic Consulting JW Stefanie Grütter, invima Dr. Holger Häckl, Trichema Hans-Peter Häfliger, Piniol Katarzyna Hänni Ciunel, ASM Dr. Christiane Hanay, Similasan Roman Hedinger, Just Dr. Katharina Heinrich, Rausch Stephan Hess, Estée Lauder Karin Hilfiker, Galderma Spirig Nicola Hofmann, Mibelle

21 Andrea Hofer, Held Dr. Bernhard Irrgang, Mibelle Marianne Iten, Melisana Ruedi Iten, Blidor Marie-Laure Joly, Art & Fragrance Dr. Jacqueline Jüstrich, Jüstrich Dr. R. Renato Kaiser, Iromedica Dr. Hans-Joachim Kätker, Coty Gamze Kececarik, Art & Fragrance André Keller, FRIKE Mirko Kossack, M. Opitz Sarah Larwood, Beiersdorf Dr. Felicitas Lewrick, Pierre Fabre Elena Loser, The Powder Company Caroline Magerl-Studer, M. Opitz Dr. Alfred Markowetz, Procter & Gamble Katharina Marquard, Procter & Gamble Herbert Meier, FRIKE Arno Merki, Mibelle Christoph Mettler, Mettler-Seifen Dr. Beat Müller, Steinfels Swiss Isabelle Müller, Bayer Lukas Mundwiler, ASM Ludger Neumann, L'Oréal Matthias Oswald, Galderma Spirig Bianca Pauli, GABA Dr. Beatrice Perrenot, Mavala Alkistis Petropaki, Yves Rocher Sabine Pfefferkorn, Jüstrich Ghislain Pfersdorff, La Colline Emilie Prevel, BTC Laboratoire Michele Prevot, FRIKE Sandra Rechsteiner, Gaba Axel Ritter, intracosmed Hanspeter Roesti, Temmentec Marc Roesti, Art & Fragrance Michaela Rogaischus, Beiersdorf Lida Rohner, Unilever Jessica Röthlisberger, Melisana Michael Rottstock, Just Dr. Philipp Schäfer, Reckitt Benckiser Steffen Schäfer, delta pronatura Dr. René Schneider, FRIKE Annie Schnyder, ASM Margit Schobert, Farfalla Dr. Peter Schoch, United Cosmeceuticals Jürg Schreier, Estée Lauder Ivica Sebrek, intracosmed Daniela Sigg, Soglio-Produkte Hanspeter Steidle, Ebnat-Kappel Martin Steinmann, Galderma Christian Surber, Galderma Spirig Dr. Petra Suter, Weleda Markus Tarkoey, Proderma Dr. Frank-Michael Tesky, Servicos David Thöny, FRIKE Petra Verrengia, Mibelle Susanne von Rohr, Bayer Nina Wanek, Mibelle Monika Weiss, Beiersdorf Dr. Hans-Jürgen Weissgräber, Victorinox Sibylle Welker, Doetsch Grether Sue Wemyss, Estée Lauder Judite Weyermann, Cosmetic Consulting JW Pierre-Alain Widmer, Weleda Peter Wiedmer, Temmentec Dr. Ann Zehnder-Fjällman, Mibelle Frank Zeuner, Saremco Margit Ziegler, Yves Rocher Michael Zingg, United Cosmeceuticals Alexander Zurkinden, The Powder Company Technical Commission Detergents and Cleaning Agents Marc Andermatt, Proderma Carole Baumgartner, Diversey Care Christian Block, GABA Michel Brülisauer, Wetrok Daniel Bünter, Sorein Dr. Daniel M. Bürki, Sorein Dr. Stefan Bürki, Sorein Ermin Causevic, Held Dr. Jürgen Delhey, FRIKE Alexandra Duhme, Procter & Gamble Peter Eichenberger, Henkel Rudolf Gitzi, Mifa Gerhard Gribl, Unilever Dr. Holger Häckl, Trichema René Hasler, Ecolab Roland Herzog, Wetrok Ruedi Iten, Blidor André Keller, FRIKE Karin Kleeli, Mibelle Hans-Joachim Klein, Procter & Gamble Anja Kurch, GABA Thomas Kyburz, Wetrok Michael Lang, Mifa Rolf Manhart, Walco Lin Dr. Alfred Markowetz, Procter & Gamble Katharina Marquardt, Procter & Gamble Artur Menarski, Henkel Dr. Beat Müller, Steinfels Swiss Stefan Nobel, Ecolab Lida Rohner, Unilever Claudio Scalon, Pramol Dr. Philipp Schäfer, Reckitt Benckiser Steffen Schäfer, delta pronatura Dr. René Schneider, FRIKE Organisation 21

22 Margit Schobert, Farfalla Peter Schwilch, Mifa Marina Simeunovic, Wetrok Birgit Skodell, Ecolab Bernd Söllner, Mifa Dr. Rudolf Stauber, Schärer & Schläpfer David Thöny, FRIKE Johan Synhaeve, Held Peter Wiedmer, Temmentec Remo Wild, Wetrok Hans Wyss, Wyss Reinigungsservice Work Group Professionaol Hair Care André Afentoulidis, Dobi-Inter Michel Aviolat, Herzig Interlook Mark Brunner, Kao Kerstin Dietsch, Wella Jean Koller, Dicopar Philippe Koller, Dicopar Bernhard Koopsingraven, Schwarzkopf Patrick Kull, HNC Florence Lhoste, L'Oréal Coiffure/Redken Doris Merz Nardone, Paul Mitchell Christian Scherer, Alcina Markus Schumacher, Hair Haus Suisse Nicolà Wagner, Keune Haircosmetics René Wagner, Keune Haircosmetics Agencies Comité Suisse des Dérivés Tensio-Actifs Managing Board economiesuisse Delegierter Member of the Competition Commission Member of the Consumer Questions Commission Member of the Work Group Free Trade Agreement China/Indien Look Good...Feel Better Board of Trustees GINETEX Switzerland Managing Board Technical Commission Peter Eichenberger Industrial Association for Toiletries and Washing Products (Industrieverband Körperpflegeund Waschmittel IKW) Expert Committee Beauty Care Expert Committee Detergents International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products (A.I.S.E.) National Associations Committee Federal Office for the Environment Work Group Environmental Labelling Expert Committee Cleaning Agents and Care Products Personal Care Products Council (PCPC, USA) International Associations Collaboration Committee Organisation 22 Expert Commission VOC Cosmetics Europe The Personal Care Association (vorm. Colipa) Active Association Members

23 Organisation Detergent and Cleaning Agents General Assembly Cosmetics Managing Board Administrative Office Control Authority BDO AG, Zürich Working and ERFA Groups Work Group Building Cleaning Work Group Swissness Work Group Branded Products Technical Commission Detergents and Cleaning Agents ERFA Group Export Technical Commission Cosmetics Work Group Communication Work Group Professional Hair Care International A.I.S.E. International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products IKW FW/FP Expert Committee Detergents/ Expert Committee Cleaning Agents National CSD Comité Suisse des Dérivés Tensio-Actifs GINETEX Switzerland Swiss Association for Textile Labelling economiesuisse Swiss Business Federation Switzerland Global Enterprise Business Network Switzerland Cosmetics Europe The Personal Care Association IKW FSP Expert Committee Beauty Care LGFB Look Good Feel Better coiffuresuisse Association of Swiss Hairdressers Publication Details Publisher: Swiss Cosmetic and Detergent Association Design: Swiss Cosmetic and Detergent Association in cooperation with bluish GmbH Translation: Alpha-Services Sàrl Print: Multicolor Print AG swiss export Swiss export association scienceindustries Business Association Chemistry Pharma Biotech Organisation 23

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