The Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan (SCCJ) is an academic society whose main purpose through mutual interactions among the members, is to encourage advancements in cosmetics and related technologies that would contribute to the cosmetic industry both domestic and worldwide.
The precursors of SCCJ were the Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Tokyo established in 1947, and the Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Osaka formed 3 years later, who later got married to become what we know today as SCCJ.
The beginning of the SCCJ Research Symposium dates as far back as 1976.
Ever since then, it has offered opportunities twice per year, once in Tokyo, and another in Osaka, where the latest of scientific findings can be shared. This is the most notable event for the domestic cosmetic scientists at which as many as 20 original papers are always presented, attracting an audience of about 500 scientists who gather to actively discuss about them. The paper considered most meritorious, receives the “Presentation Award”.
The previous research symposium will end in December 2022, and in order to further improve the level of technology in the cosmetics industry, we have newly established the “Annual Congress of SCCJ” by consolidating the research symposiums held twice a year.
Ever since its launch in 1963, the Journal kept publishing seamlessly, and now distributed electronically. Other than original research articles and short research reports, review articles and reports on academic events also appear in the Journal. The Journal is peer-reviewed by the most distinguished scientists at the forefront of Japanese cosmetic chemistry to ensure its high prestige and quality. While most papers are written in Japanese, English articles are also accepted. Out of the research papers that have appeared in the Journal of SCCJ, outstanding papers are honored with Awards every year.
What began as “Technical Symposium” back in 1962, carries on today as “SCCJ Seminar” held biannually.
Seminars targeted for next generation scientists and researchers of intermediate level, are carried out on specifically chosen topics by distinguished scientists from the academia and/or the industry, who would provide them with the latest findings in such topics, and also to take part in the discussions with the attendants following the Seminar.
A basic course for beginners is mainly aimed at new employees who have just joined the company. It was established around 1970 and has been held annually in Tokyo and Osaka ever since.
From 2023, the "Cosmetics Technology Basic Seminar", which has been held separately in eastern Japan and western Japan, will be integrated and held jointly by the Japan Cosmetic Industry Association and the Japan Cosmetic Technologists Association.
Held annually, 3 days
Intended not just for the new-coming scientists to the cosmetic industry, but also for those with little experience in cosmetic science/research. Active distinguished cosmetic scientists are invited as lecturers.
Held annually, 2 days
Intended not only for the bench scientists, but for an audience of broader spectrum including those involved in marketing, R&D at large, manufacturing and sales to teach them the basic knowledge and skills required in the cosmetic industry.
We commenced this course in 2016 in order to encourage and support the cosmetic scientists who wish to present at international events but with little experience. Its main purpose is to gear up the scientists scheduled to present at an upcoming IFSCC Conference/Congress in autumn, and hence held every year in June/July.
In 2023, after 4-years interval during restriction caused by COVID-19, the gathering was relaunched with new program. Besides experienced scientists’ lectures on know-hows on how to prepare attractive and effective PowerPoint slides and posters, speakers who have presented at the past IFSCC Congress/Conference shared their valuable experience and cheered up participants.
Out of the research papers that appeared in the Journal of SCCJ, “The SCCJ Award” (most meritorious) and “Honorary Mention Award” (meritorious) are chosen and honored every year.
Awarded to a presentation at an SCCJ Research Symposium that was outstanding in terms of how it was presented and how much discussion it generated.
Awarded to oral presentations and posters that are outstanding in terms of how it was presented and how much discussion it generated at the congress .
Since its birth in 2003, CITE JAPAN, at first a biennial exhibition mainly dedicated to cosmetic ingredients, has now grown to also encompass containers, packaging, OEM manufacturing and a myriad of other cosmetic-related companies, with attendance on the rise at each event. The technical symposium where the raw material suppliers can present their latest technologies also attracts a big audience, making CITE one of the biggest and most influential exhibitions in Asia.
Japan officially joined the IFSCC at the 2nd IFSCC Congress back in 1962. Today, many delegates from Japan, more than 200 at times, take part in IFSCC Congresses/Conferences every year, where many would present papers of high quality resulting in a number of IFSCC Awards that have been won over the years. Japan has constantly dispatched representatives of the IFSCC Praesidium thereby contributing to the operation of the Federation.
Japan has contributed to the advancement of global cosmetic technologies as host society of IFSCC Congresses
The International Committee of the SCCJ plays an integral role in bringing together the Zone 2 Societies of IFSCC that constitute the Asian Societies of Cosmetic Scientists (ASCS), as its Secretariat. The SCCJ supports the ASCS Conferences held on odd years, and also organizes the Zone 2 Meeting that is held during an IFSCC Congress/Conference, thereby enhancing cosmetic technologies and momentum among the Asian Societies.
