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The next NICOS Mentoring Masterclass is here.

Join us for an expert led session focused on Product Quality Control & Assurance: From Lab to Shelf designed for professionals serious about building safe, compliant, market-ready cosmetic products.

Key areas include:

• Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

• Quality control systems

• Traceability and documentation

• Ensuring consistent product quality

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Master product safety with confidence.
Join NICOS on January 17 for an expert-led masterclass on Product Safety Testing Protocols & Best Practice. Learn how to conduct skin safety tests, manage fragrance allergens, and align your formulations with global regulatory standards — all in one focused, practical session.
Protect your products. Strengthen your brand.

NICOS seriously on a Friday Webinar

Africa boasts a rich heritage of natural resources botanicals, oils, and herbal extracts that have been cherished for generations in beauty and wellness. From shea butter and baobab oil to hibiscus and rooibos, these powerful ingredients offer incredible potential for today’s cosmetic formulations. 

Join NICOS this April for an exciting webinar!

BEAUTY WEST AFRICA

Africa’s largest Beauty and Cosmetics Trade exhibition and conference is returning to Lagos.

Beauty West Africa, holds from November 26th to 28th, 2024, at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Experience the pinnacle of innovation and networking in the beauty industry as we bring together top-tier beauty brands, products, and professionals from across the globe. 

The event will include

300+ Local and International Suppliers, 5,500+ Industry professionals in attendance, Thousands of products showcased, including Haircare, Makeup, Skincare, Perfume and much more, Return of the BWA Conference, including 60+ leading speakers, panel discussions, product demonstrations and much more. 

COSMETIC CONNECT 2024

NICOS COSMETICS CONNECT is launching in FCT Abuja! This event unites cosmetics industry stakeholders who are dedicated to enhancing the reputation of locally made products, driving sales both locally and internationally, and fostering trade throughout Africa and beyond.

It is a premier networking event offering an exceptional platform for investors, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, service providers, government bodies, and NGOs to showcase and exchange best business practices through seminars and workshops.

2023 NICOS Annual Conference

#BeautywestAfrica2023

The Beauty West Africa exhibition is the only platform regionally to see the best that the global beauty and cosmetics market has to offer, right here on your doorstep. 💅🏾With over 220 exhibitors from across Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East and America, Beauty West Africa really is a one-off opportunity to see the latest trends, products and technology from around the world! 🌍

Taking place at the Landmark Centre, VI, Lagos, Nigeria, 28th November- 30th November 2023. Be prepared for the biggest beauty event Africa has to offer

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