Sociedad Española de Químicos Cosméticos (SEQC)

What Sociedad Española de Químicos Cosméticos (SEQC) does

Sociedad Española de Químicos Cosméticos (SEQC) is a private non-profit professional association founded in 1958 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain (Calle Pau Claris, 107, Principal, 08009 Barcelona). It serves more than 1,000 individual members with primarily scientific training who work in Spain's cosmetics and perfumery sector, and is one of the largest member societies of cosmetic chemists worldwide within the IFSCC (International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists). Its 41 employees support a horizontally segmented membership spanning individual professionals and corporate entities.

SEQC's product portfolio centers on five recurring offerings: Cosmetorium, the principal annual congress of the Spanish cosmetic industry (recording 3,500+ professionals and 140 exhibiting companies in 2025); the NCP scientific journal, published continuously since 1971; the Provider Guide (Guía de Proveedores), the principal B2B directory for raw materials, equipment, and services in the Spanish chemical-cosmetic sector; the SEQC Library (Biblioteca), providing scientific literature and AENOR standards database access; and a continuing-education program delivered via SEQC Campus (online) and in-person courses priced between €30.25 (member rate) and €121 per course. The organization also operates regional delegations (Centro, Levante) and a job board (Bolsa Laboral).

Revenue is generated through a combination of individual membership dues, differentiated member vs. non-member course pricing, corporate services (event sponsorship, NCP advertising, job postings, room rental), and event registration. SEQC holds no disclosed external funding, has no parent company, and reports no M&A activity. Its principal partnerships are the IFSCC international federation (core), AENOR (standards access), and Empack Madrid (packaging industry co-marketing).

Name

Sociedad Española de Químicos Cosméticos (SEQC)

Legal name

Sociedad Española de Químicos Cosméticos (SEQC)

Website

https://e-seqc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SEQC is a Barcelona-based non-profit professional association founded in 1958 that serves over 1,000 cosmetic chemists and perfumery professionals in Spain through training, the Cosmetorium annual congress, the NCP scientific journal, and a B2B supplier directory.

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Association Services

akta.pro primary industry

Cosmetology (General) (EDAOALAA)

Keywords

• Cosmetic chemistry association
• Professional membership society
• Cosmetic industry training
• Beauty science events
• Perfumery industry networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SEQC is a non-profit professional association for cosmetic chemists in Spain that delivers membership services, scientific training courses, the Cosmetorium annual congress, the NCP scientific journal, a sector supplier directory (Guía de Proveedores), and access to a specialized scientific library. It serves individual professionals in the cosmetics and perfumery sector and companies operating in the Spanish chemical and cosmetic industry.

Product overview

Sociedad Española de Químicos Cosméticos (SEQC) is a professional nonprofit association for cosmetic chemists founded in 1958. The organization offers a portfolio of services including Cosmetorium (annual industry congress), the NCP Journal (scientific publication since 1971), a Provider Guide directory, SEQC Campus online training platform, and various continuing education courses. Services are provided to both individual professionals (members) and companies in the cosmetic and perfumery sector. SEQC also maintains a scientific library and IFSCC international membership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Cosmetorium Annual Congress The main annual congress of the Spanish cosmetic industry organized by SEQC, where professionals gather to present innovations, share knowledge, exhibit products, and create alliances.
• NCP Scientific Journal Scientific journal published by SEQC since 1971 covering the latest trends, scientific information, and news from the cosmetics and perfumery sector. Available in print and digital, with advertising opportunities for companies.
• Guía de Proveedores (Supplier Directory) The most important reference directory of companies in the chemical and cosmetic sector, listing suppliers of raw materials, equipment, and services for the industry.
• Biblioteca SEQC (Scientific Library) Digital and physical library offering scientific literature on cosmetic science and subscriptions to the AENOR standards database, available to SEQC members.
• Continuing Education Courses

Quantifiable outcome

• Cosmetorium 2025 closed with record attendance of over 3,500 professionals and 140 exhibiting companies.
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IFSCC (International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEQC is a member of the IFSCC (International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists). As a member, SEQC participates in IFSCC international congresses, webinars, and exchanges knowledge with cosmetic chemistry societies worldwide. SEQC also participates in IFSCC Day events and promotes international scientific collaboration.
• AENORminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEQC maintains a subscription to the AENOR standards database, providing members with access to cosmetic regulations and standards.
• Empack MadridminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSEQC has a collaboration agreement with Empack Madrid (17th and 18th editions), participating in the packaging industry event.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Japanese Society of Cosmetic Chemists (JSCC): Japan's primary professional association for cosmetic scientists, organizing congresses, awards, and publications. Highly comparable model to SEQC (scientific society serving cosmetics chemists), with reach limited primarily to the Japanese market.

Broad incumbents

• IFSCC (International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists): Global umbrella federation of which SEQC is a member society. Comparable as the international parent coordinating congresses, awards, and educational programs across national cosmetic chemistry societies including SEQC.
• Personal Care Products Council (PCPC): US trade association for personal care and cosmetics manufacturers. Comparable to SEQC's corporate-member services and supplier directory, but oriented toward corporate advocacy and regulatory engagement rather than individual scientific training.
• Cosmetics Europe: Brussels-based European trade association representing the cosmetics and personal care industry. Overlaps with SEQC's industry-facing visibility and corporate services, but at a broader EU-wide trade and regulatory advocacy level rather than individual scientists.
• CTPA (Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association): UK trade association for the cosmetics, toiletry and perfumery industry. Similar to SEQC in providing industry-facing services (events, supplier information, training), though with more corporate/trade and less scientific-academic emphasis than SEQC.

Direct peers

• Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC): Long-standing US national professional society for cosmetic scientists. Highly comparable to SEQC in mission (scientific education, events, publications) and member profile (chemists working in cosmetics and personal care), serving as the closest international counterpart.
• Société Française de Cosmétologie (SFC): French professional association for cosmetic chemists and perfumers. Directly comparable to SEQC as a neighboring national scientific society focused on cosmetic chemistry training, knowledge exchange, and industry events.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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M&A

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