Italian Society of Cosmetic Chemists

What Italian Society of Cosmetic Chemists does

The Italian Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SICC — Società Italiana di Chimica e Scienze Cosmetologiche) is a non-profit scientific association founded in Milan in 1958. It is dedicated to education and development in cosmetic science, serving technologists, researchers, and industry professionals through scientific conferences, training courses, publications, and the proprietary SPES qualification framework, which evaluates cosmetic products across four dimensions: Safe, Pleasant, Effective, and Stable (Sicuri, Piacevoli, Efficaci, Stabili).

SICC operates an event portfolio spanning SICC events, Accademia SICC training programs, the Making Cosmetics conference series (organized in partnership with Teknoscienze), and the Intercontinental Personal Care Excellence Conference (IPCE). Its revenue mechanics are not commercially disclosed; as a non-profit, the association is funded through membership fees, event organization, and corporate sponsorship from a roster of Italian and European cosmetic industry partners (including Intercos, Davines, Roelmi HPC, Vevy, Huwell, GreenTech, and Biochim). SICC has been a founding member of the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) since 1958, linking the organization to a global federation of 60+ national associations and 15,000+ cosmetic scientists.

The association is governed by an elected Board of Directors (Consiglio Direttivo) serving two-year terms, with a Comitato di Presidenza (President, Immediate Past President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer/General Manager), board members (Consiglieri), and a Board of Statutory Auditors (Collegio dei Revisori dei Conti). Its operations are headquartered at Via G. Mameli 4, 20129 Milan, Italy, with communications handled through the website sicc.it, an email newsletter, and a LinkedIn presence. As of the 2026-2028 biennium, SICC is pursuing an offensive positioning move by bidding to host the IFSCC World Congress in 2031.

Name

Italian Society of Cosmetic Chemists

Legal name

Società Italiana di Chimica e Scienze Cosmetologiche

Website

https://sicc.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Italian Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SICC) is a non-profit scientific association founded in Milan in 1958 that educates and qualifies cosmetic technologists, researchers, and industry professionals through conferences, training courses, and the proprietary SPES qualification framework, while serving as Italy's founding member of the global IFSCC federation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Scientific Association

akta.pro primary industry

Esthetics / Skincare (EDAOALAE)

Keywords

• Cosmetic science education
• Professional training courses
• Scientific conferences
• Industry association membership
• Cosmetic safety qualification

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SICC is a non-profit scientific association that delivers cosmetic science education, professional qualification (via the SPES framework), training courses, and scientific conferences to cosmetic technologists, researchers, and industry professionals in Italy. Its offerings include the SICC and Accademia SICC event programs, the Making Cosmetics conference series co-organized with Teknoscienze, the Intercontinental Personal Care Excellence Conference (IPCE), and specialized training such as the Corso Valutatori Sicurezza Cosmetica for cosmetic safety evaluators.

Product overview

SICC (Società Italiana di Chimica e Scienze Cosmetologiche) is a non-profit scientific association founded in 1958 dedicated to cosmetic science education and development. The organization offers membership services, organizes scientific events and conferences, provides professional training courses, and publishes scientific materials for cosmetic industry professionals. Their key offerings include the SICC event series, Accademia SICC training programs, and the Making Cosmetics conference series. The association operates as a bridge between cosmetic industry professionals, academic institutions, and regulatory bodies, with a focus on promoting safety, efficacy, and sustainability in cosmetic products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SICC Membership Annual membership program for individual cosmetic science professionals and corporate members, providing access to events, scientific publications, and the SICC community for technologists, researchers, and industry stakeholders.
• SPES Qualification (Sicuri, Piacevoli, Efficaci e Stabili) Proprietary qualification framework delivered through SiccAccademia that certifies cosmetic researchers on the four variables defining cosmetic product quality: Safety, Pleasantness, Efficacy, and Stability.
• Making Cosmetics Conference Series Scientific conference series co-organized with Teknoscienze that brings together cosmetic industry professionals for scientific exchange on formulation, ingredients, and product development.
• Intercontinental Personal Care Excellence Conference (IPCE) International conference (9th edition held in Pisa, 30 June - 1 July 2026) bringing together personal care and cosmetic science professionals for advanced scientific exchange.
• 13th Corso Valutatori Sicurezza Cosmetica Specialized training course (13th edition) for cosmetic safety evaluators, scheduled 11-16 October 2026, providing professional qualification in cosmetic product safety assessment.
• SICC and Accademia SICC Event Programs Recurring program of SICC-organized events and Accademia SICC training courses that deliver scientific content, workshops, and continuing education to cosmetic science professionals.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IFSCC (International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSICC has been a founding member of IFSCC since 1958. IFSCC is a global federation connecting over 60 national cosmetic science societies and more than 15,000 members worldwide. SICC collaborates through IFSCC for international conferences and standards development.
• IntercosminorOthersPartner company displayed on SICC's partner page, indicating commercial relationship or sponsorship.
• Roelmi HPCminorOthersPartner company displayed on SICC's partner page, indicating commercial relationship or sponsorship.
• VevyminorOthersPartner company displayed on SICC's partner page, indicating commercial relationship or sponsorship.
• HuwellminorOthersPartner company displayed on SICC's partner page, indicating commercial relationship or sponsorship.
• DavinesminorOthersPartner company displayed on SICC's partner page, indicating commercial relationship or sponsorship.
• GreenTechminorOthersPartner company displayed on SICC's partner page, indicating commercial relationship or sponsorship.
• TeknoscienzecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSICC collaborates with Teknoscienze to organize the Making Cosmetics conference series, combining scientific expertise and organizational capabilities.
• Cosmetica ItaliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational industry association that participates in SICC events and conferences, contributing to the Italian cosmetic industry's scientific dialogue.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC): US national scientific association for cosmetic chemists, an IFSCC sister society to SICC offering education, meetings, and a comparable membership-and-events operating model.
• Japan Society of Cosmetic Chemists (JSCC): Japanese national scientific society for cosmetic chemists, IFSCC member, with a parallel model of hosting scientific conferences and publishing technical content for cosmetic industry professionals.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kosmetologie (DGK): German scientific society for cosmetic science, fellow IFSCC member, hosting scientific meetings and acting as a counterpart to SICC in Central Europe.
• Korean Society of Cosmetic Scientists: Korean national scientific society for cosmetic science, fellow IFSCC affiliate with similar educational, publishing, and conference-driven engagement model.
• Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS): UK-based scientific society for cosmetic scientists, fellow IFSCC member, running educational programs and events that structurally mirror SICC's training and conference portfolio.
• Société Française de Cosmétologie: French scientific society for cosmetic chemistry and formulation, fellow IFSCC member with a comparable mission of advancing cosmetic science through training, publications, and congresses.

Broad incumbents

• International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC): Global umbrella federation of which SICC is a founding member; covers 60+ national associations and 15,000+ members, and coordinates the world congress SICC is bidding to host in 2031.
• Cosmetica Italia: Italian national cosmetic industry trade association and a core strategic partner of SICC; adjacent rather than directly competing, since it represents industry rather than the scientific community.
• Personal Care Products Council (PCPC): Major US trade association for the cosmetics and personal care industry; comparable in scale and ecosystem role to SICC's positioning within the Italian market.

Regional players

• Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA): UK trade association for the cosmetics, toiletry, and perfumery industry, serving a regional market analogous to SICC's Italian scope, with science, regulatory, and consumer engagement programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/societ%C3%A0-italiana-di-chimica-e-scienze-cosmetologiche

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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