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cosmetics Mumbai, Aug 2 (PTI) About 500 delegates from 30 nations are likelyto attend the global conference on personal care products to beheld in Goa from October 12.

The theme of the four-day '2nd Internastional Conference on Soaps,Detergents and Cosmetics', to be held in Panaji, would be'Sustainable growth with responsive care'.

It aims to deliberate on changing paradigms, emerging technologies,market dynamics as well as environmental and regulatory issues withindustry leaders, Oil Technologies' Associaiton of India (OTAI),the organiser of the event said.

Multinational FMCG companies and institutions such as the Soap andDetergent Association, US have been invited to make presentationsand put forth their views to industry representatives, businessleaders, innovators and analysts.

"During the past few years, the soaps, detergents andcosmetics industry has undergone significant change due to newbusiness models, technologies as well as environmental andregulatory issues," OTAI President B R Gaikwad said hereyesterday.

During the meet, experts in various fields would present theiranalyses and views on the trends to come in the near future whichwould shape the industry, he said.

"The conference will provide an excellent opportunity fornational and international players in the industry to interact,network and share views and resources," said Chairman of themeet's Steering Committee N B Godrej.

Basic Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics Export PromotionCouncil would be hosting a buyer-seller meet alongside theconference. PTI