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Victoria Meyer shares key insights from NYSCC Suppliers' Day, discussing trends and innovations in the personal care industry.

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas . Visit thechemicalsummit.com Fresh from NYSCC Suppliers' Day, host Victoria Meyer shares key updates on the changes shaping personal care. This episode covers top takeaways for chemical suppliers, manufacturers, and value chain partners— featuring on-the-floor conversations with Neslihan Utkan of Croda and Syensqo ’s Jennifer Zientek and Tom Brophy . Victoria highlights how companies are responding to demands for better performance, more sustainable products, and resilient supply chains. Insights from Neslihan, Jennifer, and Tom show where the industry is headed: multifunctionality, sensory impact, local sourcing, and the rising influence of global innovation. The episode also covers regulatory breakthroughs, such as approval of the first new US sunscreen filter in 25 years, and what faster ingredient approvals mean for suppliers and brands. Listen in for insights on: Product innovation: Multifunctional, sensory-focused, and bio-based ingredients Realigning supply chains for resilience and local sourcing New regulatory approvals and their impact on market opportunities Killer Quote: " It’s…

People in this episode

Host: Victoria Meyer

Guests: Neslihan Utkan, Jennifer Zientek, Tom Brophy

Topics covered

• personal care
• chemical suppliers
• supply chain resilience
• product innovation
• regulatory approvals
• sustainability

Keywords

• multifunctionality
• sustainability
• ingredient approvals
• supply chain
• innovation
• personal care products

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Croda, Syensqo

Products: US sunscreen filter

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