July - August 2010
Regulatory Affairs
IV Workshop de Abordagens Estratégicas Aplicadas à Cosmetologia
Requisitos Regulatórios para Produtos Cosméticos na União Européia
Dr. Annelie Struessman, Technical Director, CONUSBAT presents at ABC, Associação Brasileira de Cosmetologia - the Brazilian Cosmetics Association - on the EU Cosmetics Regulation
ABC Workshop - Sao Paulo, August 10, 2010
Editorial: News on Worldwide Cosmetics Regulations
Focus Brazil
A by-monthly editorial by Annelie Struessmann reporting on worldwide news in cosmetics' legislation and information related thereto.
SpecialChem4Cosmetics, July 21, 2010
EU Regulatory Update in Cosmetic & Toiletries
Enforcing REACH
With this issue A. Struessmann provides newly available facts and information on REACH enforcement
Cosmetic & Toiletries, July 20, 2010
Intercultural Competence
Intercultural Seminars
Steven Hanft teaches again at the Summer School of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation
His topics include 'US History - from the Pilgrim Father’s to President Obama’, he leads discussions on cross-cultural issues and involves students in an interactive activity ‘Germany seeks its future Foreign Minister’
Konrad Adenauer Foundation, July, 22 & 29 + August 1, 2010
June 2010
Regulatory Affairs
Editorial: News on Worldwide Cosmetics Regulations
Focus Japan, China, Taiwan, Hongkong
A by-monthly editorial by Annelie Struessmann reporting on worldwide news in cosmetics' legislation and information related thereto.
SpecialChem4Cosmetics, June 16, 2010
May 2010
Regulatory Affairs
Home and Personal Care Ingredients Congress
Dr. Annelie Struessmann will chair the session on 'Regulations' in the morning of June 9, 2010
Home and Personal Care Ingredients Congress, June 9-10, 2010, Istanbul, Turkey
EU Regulatory Update in Cosmetic & Toiletries
Tackling the Animal Testing Ban
A. Struessmann describes consequences and how the industry deals with the animal testing ban for cosmetic products
Cosmetic & Toiletries, May 10, 2010
April 2010
Regulatory Affairs
Editorial: News on Worldwide Cosmetics Regulations
Focus Argentina - other news from the USA, Canada, EU
In cooperation with SpecialChem for Cosmetics, Annelie Struessmann started a new, by-monthly editorial reporting on worldwide news in cosmetics' legislation and information related thereto. In each edition one country will be in the focus.
SpecialChem4Cosmetics, March 31, 2010
Workshop at In-Cosmetics in Paris, April 2010
The New European Regulation on Cosmetic Products
Dr. Annelie Struessman, Technical Director, CONUSBAT
+ experts from Henkel and EFfCI
In-Cosmetics, Paris, Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 09:15 – 13:15
Video with Annelie Struessmann
March 2010
Regulatory Affairs
EU Regulatory Update in Cosmetic & Toiletries
CLP Deadlines and Consequences
A. Struessmann reminds of the the mandatory notification under CLP with a deadline at the end of 2010
Cosmetic & Toiletries, March 3, 2010
Article Series: Worldwide Cosmetics & Personal Care Regulations
COSMETIC REGULATIONS IN ASIA – Update on East & South Asia’s biggest Economies
An update on Annelie Struessmann's two articles on cosmetic frameworks in Asia, published in 2007 - see sources 1 & 2 in the actual article
SpecialChem4Cosmetics, March 3, 2010
Presentation at the annual SEPAWA LUV Meeting, March 2010
Contact Points between REACH and the Cosmetics Regulation
A. Struessmann speaks on March 4 at the event „REACH and GHS ante portas“ of the SEPAWA task force „Legislative – Environment– Consumer“ (LUV) - Location: Henkel AG & Co KGaA, Düsseldorf
SEPAWA Event, Düsseldorf, March 4, 2010
February 2010
Intercultural Competence
Workshop on February 23-24, 2010
Technical English for Laboratory Assistants
Laboratory staff in the life science & chemical industries is increasingly required to communicate with suppliers, colleagues and customers in English language. Steven Hanft's workshop is targeting specific vocabulary and practical exercises.
Haus der Technik (HdT), Essen, February 23-24, 2009
January 2010
Regulatory Affairs
Article Series: Worldwide Cosmetics & Personal Care Regulations
A comparison of the EU and US regulatory requirements for Cosmetics & Toiletries
A new issue of the publication series
SpecialChem4Cosmetics, January 27, 2010
EU Regulatory Update in Cosmetic & Toiletries
Article: Recast of the Cosmetics Directive Published
For 2010, Annelie Struessmann's column in Cosmetics & Toiletries will be extended and cover all EU regulatory frameworks with importance for cosmetics
Cosmetic & Toiletries, January 12, 2010
December 2009
Regulatory Affairs
Article republished as one of 2009's top 5
Cosmetic Regulations in North America - USA & Canada: Update
Article Series: Worldwide Cosmetics & Personal Care Regulations
SpecialChem4Cosmetics Bulletin, Edition 40, December 30th, 2009
A. Struessmann's article from September 9, 2009
New Year 2010
Best wishes
We wish all customers, business partners and friends a happy, healthy and successful New Year
The CONUSBAT Team
November 2009
Regulatory Affairs
REACH Newsletter - Issue November 2009
Defining R&D in REACH
The new edition of the monthly newsletter by Annelie Struessmann on REACH
Cosmetics & Toiletries, November 16, 2009
Article Series: Worldwide Cosmetics & Personal Care Regulations
The new Cosmetics Regulation in Europe
The newest contribution to the series of articles by Annelie Struessmann
SpecialChem4Cosmetics, Novtember 18, 2009
Intercultural Competence
Steven Hanft lectures on three topics of the current world affairs
- Globalization & the World Financial Crisis - Einhard Gymnasium, Aachen, November 2, 2009
- From the Pilgrim Fathers to President Obama - Pius Gymnasium, Aachen, November 4, 2009
- US History, American Government & Current Trends in America’ - Irmgardus Gymasium, Koeln, November 9, 2009
Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Düsseldorf
Training
English for Medical Purposes
Steven Hanft is Adjunct Faculty at the RWTH Aachen
The Medical School at the RWTH Aachen, November - December 2009
October 2009
Regulatory Affairs
REACH Newsletter - Issue October 2009
A Status Report Nearly One Year Before the First Registration Deadline
The new edition of the monthly newsletter by Annelie Struessmann on REACH
Cosmetics & Toiletries, October 20, 2009
New Appointment
Adjunct Faculty at the Medical School of the RWTH Aachen
English for Medical Purposes
Steven L. Hanft has been appointed to be Adjunct Faculty at Aachen’s RWTH Teaching University Hospital on the topic ‘English for Medical Purposes’. He will start teaching this winter semester.
The Medical School at the RWTH Aachen
Intercultural Competence
New Seminar
President Obama's Approach towards a Comprehensive US Health Insurance Plan
Steven Hanft lectures at the "Hautes Etudes Commerciales" (HEC) Management School of the University of Liège, Belgium
HEC-ULg Ecole de Gestion de l’Université de Liège, October 9, 2009
Regulatory Affairs
Online Training
The new European Regulation on Cosmetic Products – What changes does it bring?
Dr. Annelie Struessmann
SpecialChem4Cosmetics, 1. October 2009
September 2009
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Newsletter - Issue September 2009
Downstream User Obligations, Identified Uses and Use Descriptors
A monthly newsletter by Annelie Struessmann on REACH and other European regulatory frame works with relevance for cosmetics & toiletries
Cosmetics & Toiletries, September 22, 2009
Article Series: Worldwide Cosmetics & Personal Care Regulations
Cosmetic Regulations in North America - USA & Canada: Update
Part 3 of the Article Series on Worldwide Cosmetics & Personal Care Regulations
SpecialChem4Cosmetics, September 9, 2009
August 2009
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Newsletter - Issue August 2009
Exposure Assessment Elements
A monthly newsletter by Annelie Struessmann on REACH and other European regulatory frame works with relevance for cosmetics & toiletries
Cosmetics & Toiletries, August 19, 2009
Intercultural Competence
Seminar Series on American History
From the Pilgrim Fathers to President Obama
Steven L. Hanft, M.A.
Konrad Adenauer Summer School, Wesseling,
July 27 and August 4 & 31, 2009
Konrad Adenauer Foundation
July 2009
Regulatory Affairs
Article Series: Worldwide Cosmetics & Personal Care Regulations
REACH – An Overview and the Actual Status
Part 2 of a series of articles by Annelie Struessmann in SpecalChem4Cosmetics
SpecialChem4Cosmetics, July 1, 2009
Regulatory Newsletter - Issue July 2009
Exposure Scenario Annexes and Other Changes to the SDS
A monthly newsletter by Annelie Struessmann on principles of European regulatory frame works with relevance for the areas of cosmetics & toiletries
Cosmetics & Toiletries, June 30, 2009
The Regulatory Newsletter in the online-C&T Magazin
Exposure Scenario Annexes and Other Changes to the SDS
Allured's Cosmetics & Toiletries magazin is now available online featuring Annelie Struessmann's newsletter
Cosmetics & Toiletries digital, September 2009
June 2009
Market Knowledge
New CONUSBAT Article from the Business Services Area
European Food and Beverage Trends
An Article depicting the interaction of new developments and old traditions in European foods
Perfumer & Flavorist, June 23, 2009
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Newsletter - Issue June 2009
REACH: SIEF Tasks and Registration Requirements
A monthly newsletter by Annelie Struessmann on European regulatory affairs in the area of cosmetics & toiletries
Cosmetics & Toiletries, June 10, 2009
May 2009
Regulatory Affairs
Article Series: Worldwide Cosmetics & Personal Care Regulations
ASEAN Cosmetic Directive
Part 1 of a series of articles by Annelie Struessmann in SpecalChem4Cosmetics
SpecialChem4Cosmetics, May 20, 2009
Regulatory Newsletter - Issue May 2009
REACH: ECHA Urges Companies to Organize SIEFs
A monthly newsletter by Annelie Struessmann on European regulatory affairs in the area of cosmetics & toiletries
Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 5, 2009
April 2009
Regulatory Affairs
The REACH Roundtable
Annelie Struessmann answers questions on REACH
The REACH Roundtable of the Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine is an internet forum for questions on REACH
REACH Round Table
Regulatory Newsletter - Issue April 2009
REACH: Establishing REACH Penalties
A monthly newsletter by Annelie Struessmann on European regulatory affairs in the area of cosmetics & toiletries
Cosmetics & Toiletries, April 7, 2009
March 2009
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Newsletter - Issue March 2009
REACH: SIEF Activities for an Impending Deadline
A monthly newsletter by Annelie Struessmann on European regulatory affairs in the area of cosmetics & toiletries
Cosmetics & Toiletries, March 23, 2009
Networks
ACUMENTIA starts its new, informative website
CONUSBAT is a member of ACUMENTIA since January 2009
ACUMENTIA consists of some 40 highly qualified scientific and technical consultants, with particular experience in the global food, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries and other related areas
ACUMENTIA Ltd.
February 2009
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Newsletter - Issue February 2009
GHS: EU Adapts Globally Harmonized System of Chemical Labeling
A monthly newsletter by Annelie Struessmann on European regulatory affairs in the area of cosmetics & toiletries
Cosmetics & Toiletries, February 11, 2009
January 2009
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Newsletter - Issue January 2009
REACH: Taking Steps to Register Pre-registered Substances
The Newsletter from now on will cover all aspects of EU regulatory affairs with relevance for cosmetics & toiletries. Actually, however, REACH remains the major topic.
Cosmetics & Toiletries, January 13, 2009
Publication
REACH: New European Chemical’s Regulation meets its First Important Deadline
CONUSBAT's publication in the January issue of Commerce Germany Update / American Chamber of Commerce in Germany (AmCham)
AmCham - Commerce Germany Update January 2009
CONUSBAT Article
New Affiliation
CONUSBAT is proud to announce its membership with Acumentia
Better service for international business needs
Acumentia is a group of Consultants specializing in the bioscience industries including food, personal care, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and related disciplines.
Acumentia Ltd, the scientific, technical & business solutions consultancy
December 2008
Regulatory Affairs
Pulication
How companies are facing REACH
CONUSBAT is one of several companies expressing their experiences with REACH in the REACH Supplement of the December issue of Household & Personal Care (H&PC)
H&PC-December 2008
Newsletter Update
End of REACH Pre-registration: The First Deadline is Here
Newsletter in C&T
by Dr. Annelie Struessmann
Cosmetics & Toiletries, December 2, 2008
November 2008
Regulatory Affairs
Newsletter Update
REACH: Substances of Very High Concern
by Dr. Annelie Struessmann
Cosmetics & Toiletries, November 18, 2008
Presentation
REACH: Business Briefing for American Companies Active in Europe
by Steven L. Hanft
Marine Equipment Trade Show sponsored by the US Commercial Service Divisions for Benelux & Germany, RAI Center, Amsterdam, November 18, 2008
CONUSBAT Presentation
Market Knowledge
Lecture
US Market Knowledge
Steven L. Hanft
HEC-ULg, Liege, Belgium, November 15, 2008
HEC Management School - University of Liege
Regulatory Affairs
Lecture
REACH Expert Added to Summit Roster
Annelie Struessman, PhD, technical director of CONUS Business, Advice and Training (CONUSBAT), has joined the speaker line-up for C&T magazine's REACH Summit: Revisited on November 12, 2008 (event cancelled)
October 2008
Market Knowledge
Publication
Europe’s Food and Beverage Industries
Steven L. Hanft, Contributing Editor
Food Product Design, October 21, 2008
Regulatory Affairs
Newsletter Update
REACH: Pre-registration News & Supply Chain Communication
by Dr. Annelie Struessmann
Cosmetics & Toiletries, October 7, 2008
September 2008
Regulatory Affairs
Newsletter Update
REACH: Pre-registration – A Case Report
by Dr. Annelie Struessmann
Cosmetics & Toiletries, September 8, 2008
July - September 2008
Intercultural Competence
Seminar
Interpreting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Final Speech: I’ve been to the Mountaintop - reviewing the 1960’s Civil Rights Movement & its legacy today
Steven L. Hanft
Konrad Adenauer Foundation - Summer School, Wesseling, Germany
July 16 & 30 and September 3, 2008
Konrad Adenauer Foundation
Regulatory Affairs
C&T's REACH Roundtable
Dr. Annelie Struessmann answers questions on REACH online
Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine presents the REACH Roundtable - an online opportunity for its readers to send in their questions and comments about the REACH legislation in Europe.
REACH Roundtable
June 2008
Regulatory Affairs
Newsletter Update
REACH-IT Status & ECHA Activities
Dr. Annelie Struessmann
Cosmetics & Toiletries, June 30, 2008
May 2008
Regulatory Affairs
Online Training
REACH: Getting Ready for Pre-Registration
Dr. Annelie Struessmann
for the Coatings & Inks - Polymers - Cosmetics & Toiletries Industry
29. Mai 2008, SpecialChem
SpecialChem
Newsletter Update
REACH: Two Weeks until Pre-registration
Dr. Annelie Struessmann
Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 20, 2008
April 2008
Regulatory Affairs
Presentation
REACH: Consequences for Manufacturers located Outside the European Union
Dr. Annelie Struessmann
2008 World Adhesive Conference & Expo
22. April 2008, Miami, Florida
The Adhesive and Sealant Council
Newsletter Update
REACH: Specifics for Naturals
Dr. Annelie Struessmann
Cosmetics & Toiletries, April 8, 2008
March 2008
Regulatory Affairs
Newsletter Update
The REACH Schedule
Dr. Annelie Struessmann
Cosmetics & Toiletries, March 10, 2008
February 2008
Regulatory Affairs
Newsletter Update
REACH: SIEFS & Consortia
Dr. Annelie Struessmann
Cosmetics & Toiletries, February 12, 2008
January 2008
Regulatory Affairs
Newsletter Update
REACH: Pre-registration & SIEF Formation
Dr. Annelie Struessmann
Cosmetics & Toiletries, December 31, 2008
LTE-Newsletter
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A newsletter with questionnaire where questions can be answered and sent in for correction.
LTE Newsletter
December 2007
Regulatory Affairs
Newsletter Update
REACH: Responsibilities for Manufacturers of Cosmetic Ingredients
Dr. Annelie Struessmann
Cosmetics & Toiletries, December 5, 2007
November 2007
Market Knowledge
Presentation
The Innovative Cosmetic Market in the New York Metropolregion
Dr. Annelie Struessmann
November 30, 2007-SEPAWA Section West, D-Marienfeld
SEPAWA
Regulatory Affairs
Presentation
International Cosmetic Regulations
Dr. Annelie Struessmann
November 23, 2007 - EFfCI Annual Meeting, Paris, France
EFfCI
Presentation
Asian Cosmetics: A Regulatory Update
by Dr. Annelie Struessmann
14 November 2007 - An Intertech Pira Conference, 13.-15. Nov.
2007 in Nice, France
IntertechPira
Newsletter Update
How REACH Affects Cosmetics and Personal Care Manufacturers
Dr. Annelie Struessmann
Cosmetics & Toiletries, November 7, 2007
October 2007
Regulatory Affairs
Online Training
REACH: Defining Compliance Strategies
Dr. Annelie Struessmann
for the Coatings & Inks - Polymers - Cosmetics & Toiletries Industry
October 30, 2007, SpecialChem
July - September 2007
Market Research
Report
Poland’s Food & Beverage Industries, 2007
I. Meat & Poultry
- Beef, Pork & Poultry Production
- Sausages, Pâtés, Preserved Meats, Convenience Food Products
II. Grain
- Grain Milled Products
- Starch & Starch Products
- Fresh & Preserved Bakery Products
- Noodles & Pasta
Intercultural Competence
Seminar
- US History – Pilgrim Fathers, Immigrant Nation to Superpower
- USA: Current Socio-Economic Issues & Trends
- US Government: It’s Structure & Major American Political Parties
Steven L. Hanft
10. Juli + 18. & 11. September 2007 - Konrad Adenauer Stiftung,
Wesseling, Germany
June 2007
Regulatory Affairs
Online Training
REACH: Basic Principles & Compliance Strategies
Dr. Annelie Struessmann
for the Coatings & Inks - Polymers - Adhesives & Sealants - Cosmetics & Toiletries Industry
June 21, 2007, SpecialChem
May 2007
Market Knowledge
Presentation
The European Food & Beverage Industries
Steven L. Hanft
May 4, 2007 - IFT Marketing & Management NY/NJ Sections, New Brunswick, NJ USA
Outline
March 2007
Regulatory Affairs
Online Training
REACH and its Impact on the Cosmetics & Toiletry Industry
Dr. Annelie Struessmann
March 28, 2007, SpecialChem