COMPANY PROFILE

Cosmoproject operates in the chemical sector and specializes in researching, designing and introducing innovative, cutting-edge cosmetics.

Featuring vast experience, know-how and skilled staff, it offers customers a personalized, all-in-one deal, through a modern Full Service option.

Its capacity to respond to the most specific market needs with high-performance, perfectly dermo-compatible products is accompanied by a philosophy of environmental care; this makes Cosmoproject the number one partner for certain success on the worldwide markets.

WHO WE ARECREATORS OF COSMETICS

2015INDOOR SURFACE AREA: 14.650 m2

EMPLOYED PEOPLE: 193REVENUES: 27,8 million euroPRODUCTION CAPACITY: 30 million pieces per yearGRADUATES: 26 of which in scientific disciplines (Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology) 16

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TURNOVER TREND (1998-2015)

YEAR

NEW EXPANSION PLAN 2016THE FUTURE

INDOOR SURFACE AREA: 22.500 m2

2003

2009

2016

Entering Cosmoproject is a journey into the world of beauty, its exhibition hall is a feast of colors and international brands visible in the finest perfumeries in the world; more than thirty brands compose its catalogue of lines, and the wonder is the most common feeling for those accessing in this area. Behind this world of image and sensoriality there is a very

Cosmoproject was founded in 1993 in Parma, a city internationally well known for its culture, art and food tradition, but also as a place for the fragrances.The perfume industry that began in the 1800s was to create the favorite perfume of Napoleon Bonaparte’s consort, Marie Louise of Austria: the famous Parma Violet. From then on, the city became ubiquitously known as the little perfume capital.

WHERE WE ARE FROMOUR ORIGIN AND FIRST STEP

complex structure and meticulous organization able to provide the best services in terms of legislative assistance, quality and product safety, innovative and viable solutions for cosmetics that offer both a first class technical performance as well as continue sustainable and environmentally friendly development in our day-to-day business.

OUR FIRST STEPSWithin this context, Cosmoproject stands as formulators and manufacturer of the “ancillaries” of finest Italian High perfumery historical brands

AN ANSWER TO EVERY NEEDWHAT DO WE PRODUCE?

High-end Perfumery

Large Retail Chains

Perfumery Chains

Pharma

Beauty & Spa

Discount

Virtually everything: emulsions, masks, serums, gel, tanning products, shampoos, foundations and much, much more. In fact we work in various sectors:

Functional skin careFunctional hair careCleansersMakeupDepilationMedical devicesCosmeceuticals

Our shelves:

Cosmoproject deals with the best known, appreciated and recognized national and

international brandsthat reach the five continents.

We move effortlessly between the top and mass markets.

FULL SERVICE OPTIONNO PROBLEM, WE TAKE CARE OF EVERYTHING

Project formula/product and related samples

Realisation of samples

Are you looking for

an all-in-one service?

Talk it over with

us and you can have:

Legislative assistance for Europe and the rest of the world

Product/packaging compatibility test

Sensory evaluation of the product

Evaluation of efficacy and stability test

Bulk quality control

Design of secondary and tertiary packaging

Pilot production runs

Programmed bulk production

Quality control of packaging

Container and adhesive label print proofs

In-line application tests

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We aim to continuously appre-ciate and perceive the needs of our customers; guaranteeing them total satisfaction by being responsive, through the excel-lence of our products/services and through the passion in re-lationships that we demonstrate in our daily work.

We constantly invest energies to guarantee the matching betwe-en products / services and customers’ needs, by under-standing and anticipating them thanks to our assiduous and painstaking observation to the market innovations.

FOCUS ON CUSTOMERTHAT’S WHY WE OFFER TAILOR MADE COSMETICS

Cosmoproject boasts a brand new R&D Department that employs skilled personnel dedicated to re-searching, designing, planning and implementing the best cosmetic products.

The resources allocated to the De-partment are subdivided into desi-gning area upon customers’ brief, testing area upon corporate brief, trial area with targeted tests and, above all, research studies and clinical trials of new formulations, new active ingredients, new syner-gies and new textures.

The constant, continuous commu-nication with the corporate mar-keting department is paramount in order to optimise the activity of the R&D laboratory by synergising it with the latest market’s requests and industry trends.

It is a creative work which starts from chemistry to end with pro-ducts displayed on the shelves of the five continents.

A REFERENCE POINT

R&D DEPARTMENT

This is where the product is con-ceived, developed as a sample, evaluated sensorially and derma-tologically, checked for chemical and physical stability and refined.State-of-the-art equipment andhighly-skilled staff, as well as colla-boration with external laboratories and universities specialising in the cosmetics sector, make the Rese-arch and Development Labora-tory the nerve centre of Cosmo-project, a real point of reference which is vital to face the market with the best answer, whether we are dealing with an entire line or a single product.

R&D LABORATORYWHERE IT ALL BEGINS

“SENSORY” COSMETICSFORMULATION STRATEGIES AND EVALUTIONS IN USE

Soft Afterfeel

Sticky Afterfeel

Spreadability

Immediate Luminosity

Uniforming Activity

Film Residue

Longlasting

Greasy Afterfeel

Example of a Kiviat diagram for a facial cream. But there is more: luminosity and optical properties, spreading, oiliness and filler effect are considered as well to attain a good

“sensory cosmetics”. For a product deeply “indexed”.

One of the challenges issued by the market to our formulators is to create cosmetics capable of awing at once, synergistically acting on all senses. When the skill of tickling sight, touch, smell and even hearing has a significant impact on the perceived quality and the sensory “memory” of the consumer, then the cosmetic is a winning product.

Both the substance and the effect created at once are among the very first key elements to confirm the success of the product, whi-ch expresses itself in a “sensory experience” during its application phase.

From a technical point of view, we can act on virtually endless variables in order to obtain the desired effect: oil blends, gelifying agents, texturizing agents, fragran-ces and moisteners skillfully ba-lanced turn into the perfect pro-duct from the sensory standpoint. Selecting optically active elements in the formulations is paramount: those elements are able to visi-bly change the treated area in a

wonderful way, thus satisfying the consumer at once.

A challenge inside the challenge is to scientifically “evaluate” im-pressions which are personal by nature to create the knowledge of this type of analysis in the research laboratories.

Spreading value as well as picking can be easily measured by means of the consistency meter. Double-blind evaluations of tex-tures with reference to the ben-chmarks must be included in a multidimensional matrix which will become an essential part of pro-duct technical sheet.

TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL CENTERT.E.C. AND EXPERT BEAUTY SPECIALISTS

The T.E.C. is a testing place within the company where products are tested in order to check their to-lerability, pleasantness, sensory properties and, above all, effecti-veness.

As far as the latter is concerned, true treatment sessions are orga-nised within the TEC.

They are followed by instructions for at-home care aimed at asses-sing the truthfulness of the main product’s claims – even through measurement by means of ade-quate instruments – and the sa-tisfaction level throughout its use.

Adequate appliances and equi-pment measure the moisture level, elasticity, firmness, smooth-ness and depth of fine lines and wrinkles, whilst expert beauty specialists assess the skin and the obtained benefits through the pro-ducts or treatment.

The target is the utmost custo-mers’ satisfaction.

REGULATORY AFFAIRS DEPARTMENTA KEY ROLE IN GUIDING COSMETIC PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

The Regulatory Affairs Department of Cosmoproject ensures that the company and customer comply with all of the regulations and laws concerning their business.

The Regulatory Affairs Department is an important part of our organi-sational structure of the company. Internally it liaises at the interpha-se of product development, ma-nufacturing, marketing and clinical research. Externally it is the key in-terface between the company and the regulatory authorities.

Our Regulatory Affairs Dept. is in-volved in the development of new cosmetic products from early on, by integrating regulatory principles and by preparing and submitting the relevant regulatory dossiers to health authorities.

Regulatory Affairs team plays a key role in guiding cosmetic product development strategy playing an important operational role, for example, by considering the best processes to follow and enabling structured interaction with regula-tory authorities. Our team is driven

by good science and accordingly nothing remains static.

Development targets and key claims have to be reviewed and adapted to regulatory guidelines and regulations. They develop the regulatory strategy, arrange agen-cy meetings, prepare and compile the questions and briefing docu-ments; they attend the meetings and manage all communication with the agencies.

Cosmoproject offers a com-prehensive and competent con-sulting to ensure the proper ap-

plication of the technical and legal aspects, our regulatory affair de-partmente takes charge of drawing up the PIF (Product Information File) with the relevant Security as well as the assessment and drafting of export documents.

Since the regulatory environment is constantly changing, the regulatory team provides advice on necessary adaptations to development plans and target product profiles.

TEAMWORK IT IS THE “CONDITIO SINE QUA NON” FOR CORPORATE CULTURE AND WORK-LIFE-BALANCE

Motivated, expert people who are aware of how much creating a good product is an instrumental challenge.

From briefing to manufacturing, the whole process is a team play whe-re people are actually motivated, expert people who are aware of how much creating a good product is an instrumental challenge.

From briefing to manufacturing, the whole process is a team play where people actually make the difference with their skills and point of view. The success of a company is given by the value of people living it.

“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together

is progress. Working together is success.”

Henry Ford

RAW MATERIAL DEPARTMENTNO PROBLEM, WE TAKE CARE OF EVERYTHING

How many ingredients can a sin-gle product contain? To avoid any chance of error the Raw Material Department fulfils its production plans through a sophisticated computer system which works on radio frequencies and interacts with the company’s mainframe.

Let’s start from the raw materials. Their selection, their assessment, the application in the new for-mula, the tests in use and so on down to their final destination in the most innovative products.

However each raw material pas-ses through careful checks before being accepted and go into pro-duction; a dedicated laboratory analyzes the correspondences to the chemical and physical para-meters, the organoleptic, micro-biological aspects and all guaran-tees to build the perfect product.

The results given by this efficiency is on everyone skin and everyone can see it:

Exceptional Products.

A really special raw material:

DEIONIZED SANITIZED WATER.

The water we use is our pride and joy since it is completely deionized by an inverse osmosis plant made perfectly sterile by a UV radiation system.

We select raw materials and develop formulations, which beside to a superior

performance, are more natural, compatible and eco-friendly

than conventional raw materials at the time. We not only

improve the economic value of a cosmetic product, but

also the ecological and social footprint of our customer.

DAILY PRODUCTION CAPACITY:

36.000 lt/day cold process solutions

25.000 It/day of hot manufactured creams/gel solutions

A min. quantity of 100 ltto a max. 10.000 lt of bulk for each batch

The product has been formulated, the ingredients selected, and here at last in the Bulk Production De-partment all is ready for the actual birth.

A wide range of homogenizers and mixers machines turn out pro-ducts that are structurally different. No need to speak about aromas, textures and the compelling natu-re of our products, which are there for all to behold.

Instead we will speak of the AISI 316 steel plant to transport deio-nized water, the network of outlet grills for the washing and saniti-zation of the plants in addition to an exceptional production capaci-ty, made flawless by Bulk Quality Control.

THE BULK PRODUCTION DEPARTMENTGIVING SHAPE TO IDEAS

FILLING AND PACKING DEPARTMENTFROM THE CONTENT TO THE PACKAGING

At this point we’ve almost fini-shed; the product only needs to be filled and packaged.

How? Let’s start from the filling. The lines feature single ink-jet coding, labelling and sleeving ma-chines.

While for packing we have boxing, bundling, cellophaning and co-ding machines to meet any need.

Advanced technology, targeted solutions and versatile responses: this is what makes us special.

We have exceptionally up-to-date lines that can adapt to the most varied shapes of packaging:

Plastic and glass jars from 3ml to 1000mlPlastic and glass bottles from 3ml to 1000mlPE tubes from 3ml to 400mlAL tubes from 3ml to 250ml

CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCTETHICS IN EVERYDAY

Cosmoproject Management

System complies with

UNI EN ISO 13485(Medical Devices Quality)

Formally authorized by I.S.S.

CERTIFICATIONS

Ethics is a branch of philosophy that deals with human behavior and it expresses a set of rules of conduct which should be applied in everyday actions to contribute to the common good.

Cosmoproject has long been in line with these general ethical principles: we want to affirm our values, build our activities on rules of conduct that will allow us to do business while protecting society and the environment, as well as develop confidence in all those who interact with us. This must take place both inside and outside the company.

We believe that the ethical com-ponent should always be present and active, and that there can be research, production, promo-tion, sales and organization only with an adequate level of ethics, especially in positions of higher responsibility.

Ethics for Cosmoproject means legality, fairness, integrity, respon-sibility and transparency.

We have always held a firm belief both in complying with the highest standards of conduct and in con-

sidering business ethics and legal conduct as fundamental pillars of our reputation and success.

UNI EN ISO 9001(Quality Sistem Management)

Good Manufacturing Pr

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ISO 22716

UNI EN ISO14001

(Environmental Management)

NEAR FUTURE

OUR COMMITMENT

A choice strongly wanted by an innovative Company that strives to perform assuring the continuos control of processes and customer satisfaction.

OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and

Safety Assessment Series)

REACHED

AEO (Authorized

Economic Operator)

IN PROGRESS

Energy consumption

The investments made to save energy have achieved a reduction in energy consu-mption despite the increase in production volumes.

We drastically reduced ener-gy consumption, we instal-led 250 photovoltaic panels in 2014 and we are instal-ling a new implant three times higher (150 kW) in the area which we are now expanding.

ENVIROMENT AND SAFETY

Cosmoproject’s philosophy supports a “holistic” sustainability, which inclu-des environment, health and safety of workers, quality of processes and products. The eco-friendly awareness and environmental protection is an integral part of our industrial policy: business development and environmental sustaina-bility are essential to one other.Our “Ecological consciousness” has addressed the entire organization to keep improving investements in new expansion plant engineering techno-logies.

A “HOLISTIC” SUSTAINABILITY

Waste

The company’s policy has been effective in increasing levels of recyclable waste, even though there has been a moderate increase in wa-ste generation overall due to increased production.

We are managing waste by diminishing processing wa-ste and stimulating separate waste collection.

Emissions

With regard to air quality, atmospheric emissions are moderate and are mainly due to the natural gas boi-lers which produce steam.

We are reducing emissions into the atmosphere.

ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY

We purify all our water carefully, because we believe that a serious company can also be recognized by its attitude to the environment. We pay great attention to the natural environment that its sur-rounding.

Consequently, our biological puri-fication plant has a capacity suffi-cient for 2.500 inhabitants/equi-valent, and allows us to discharge surface water with Chemical Oxygen Demand values that are always in compliance with the re-gulations, or even better.

The volume of supply and di-scharge water resources has de-creased over the past few years thanks to constant controls on water resources.

Specific plans are been sche-duled to continue improving our performance in this aspect.

Water Resources

2015 CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND ANNUAL TRENDS

A “HOLISTIC” SUSTAINABILITY

SEDEX (Social Responsability)

Sustainability requires cooperative arragements and networking, we support organizations whose objectives are important to us to achieve a real sustainability.

OUR COOPERATIONS:

Sedex, the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange, is a no profit membership organisation dedicated to driving improve-ments in responsible and ethical business practices in glo-bal supply chains.

We support the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International so that it can continue to guarantee assistance, medical care and mo-

nitoring for these good-natured cousins of ours. This is something we really do be-

lieve in.

We have been selected among the best and important players in the international contract manufacturing in Made in Italy fields attending Cosmopack 2016. We participated in the “2016 Cosmopack Cream Factory”, an annual live exhibition of the industrial process for the for the production of the best made in Italy with a true technological revolution.2016’s edition will present “Cosmopack Optimoist Perfectionist Se-rum”, showcasing the technically advanced production of one of our best seller Serum. Thanks to the increased use of modern production processes in the Cream Factory, the serum will be produced with reduced emissions of CO2 and will comply with ISO 22716 GMP for “good manufactu-ring practices.”

A NEW WORLD OF BEAUTY

Our company has been requested to intervene at the MAKING COSMETIC, an international and exclusive event in Milano to discuss and display on one of the most captivating and engaging aspects of a product formulation: sensory evaluation.

The Seminary, whose relator is our Research & Development Ma-nager regarded: “Sensory cosmetics: formulation strategies and evaluations in use.”

It is also Published on TEKNOSCIENCE, an international magazine for industry.

EVENTS & PRESS

Cosmoproject is considered an innovative and reliable supplier for European multinational giants with active commercial screenings outside the borders of Europe.

A GLOBAL VISION

We are a solid company that competes successfully in a globa-lized and increasingly competitive world, a reference point which confirms, creativity and Italian en-trepreneurship and dedication of the best Made in Italy.

Published on March 2016

Creating high-quality cosme-tics, with more and more modern production proces-ses which have strong and deep roots in a sustainable, social and ecological vision meeting the requirements of an increasingly deman-ding international customer. This, for us, is innovation.

Strada Mazzabue 5 - 43055 - Casale di Mezzani - Parma - Italy Phone +39.0521.817181 Fax+39.0521.316020

www.cosmoproject.it - info@cosmoproject.it

MADE IN ITALY