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In-cosmetics Global returns and is COVID-secure The leading cosmetics and personal care event, in-cosmetics Global will return to Barcelona, Spain this October to deliver safe, in-person networking and sourcing opportunities.
A
FTER LAST YEAR’S postponement
secure event includes the
of in-cosmetics Global due to the
introduction of a one-way
coronavirus pandemic, the world’s
system to help maintain
Event director of in-cosmetics Global, Roziani Zulkifli says the absence of physical events has only strengthened her belief in the need for face-to-face networking and collaboration throughout the cosmetics industry
leading personal care ingredients show is set to
a minimum of 1.5m social
make a highly anticipated return with its first
distancing. In-cosmetics
in-person event in over 18 months. Taking place
has worked closely with Fira
between 5 and 7 October in Barcelona, the
Barcelona to devise a robust safety
industry will be reunited with a much-needed
strategy that follows regulations set out by
in a string of event cancellations and
opportunity to connect face to face and to
the Spanish government.
postponements in all industries across the
source the latest innovations from suppliers.
In addition, there will be the highest
globe. Whilst we’re proud of our transition
standards of cleaning prior to, during, and
to virtual events and networking, we’re
restrictions and resumption of live events
after the event, as well as readily available
extremely excited to see the return of
means the health and safety of visitors,
hand sanitisers throughout the venue
in-cosmetics Global in a COVID-19 secure
exhibitors and staff continue to be the top
and increased ventilation to improve the
format. The absence of physical events has
priority. In-cosmetics events are all about
circulation of fresh air.
only strengthened our belief in the need for
The careful easing of lockdown
connecting people, and so the health and
Organisers aim to provide a safe experience for everyone involved whilst preserving the essence of the renowned event
As COVID-19 safety and security requires participation from everyone, all those attending the event will be expected to follow a number coverings, maintaining physical distancing
Barcelona, Spain. For more information
and refraining from shaking hands. Digital
on the health and safety measures, visit
handshakes will be possible, such as that of
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the past two editions, in-cosmetics Global has been a smart event which allows visitors and suppliers to exchange information virtually. Exhibitors will also be reviewing the design of
Therefore, organisers aim to provide a
their stands to assist with these measures and
safe experience for everyone involved whilst
will be required to clearly display the maximum
preserving the essence of the renowned
capacity to prevent overcrowding. Interactive
event. In order to achieve this, they are
feature areas such as the makeup bar, sensory
adopting a five-point health and safety
bar and sustainability corner will remain an
strategy. The organisers are also working
integral part of the show, however appropriate
closely with Spanish authorities and the
adjustments have been made to manage social
Fira Barcelona venue to implement all the
distancing and the safe sampling of products.
necessary precautions.
A REAL NEED FOR FACE-TOFACE NETWORKING Event director of in-cosmetics Global,
A key change made by in-cosmetics Global
Roziani Zulkifli, comments: “The pandemic
to ensure the delivery of a COVID-19
has halted in-person activity resulting
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The next edition of in-cosmetics Global is due to take place in October in
the utmost priority.
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throughout the cosmetics industry.”
of hygiene measures such as wearing face
safety of visitors, exhibitors and staff are of
DELIVERING A SAFE AND SECURE EVENT
face-to-face networking and collaboration
INBOUND TRAVEL ADVICE
Please ensure that you have read the latest government and public health guidance regarding travel and health testing to Spain. You can find this information here: www.spth.gob.es. Please note that you will be required to complete a health control form and that you need to obtain a QR code prior to your arrival in Spain.
In-cosmetics Global – www.in-cosmetics.com/global
