IBA Spotlights

The winning organizations of the next decade won’t necessarily be the biggest – they’ll be the fastest learners. Trendier AI CEO Kei Chun explores...

AI is reshaping product ideation, sourcing resilience, and competitive advantage in the beauty and personal care industry. CEO Ricky Ho shares how SourceReady’s always-on...

Combining molecular prediction, safety modeling, and production under one AI-powered roof, Osmo aims to accelerate development timelines and expand access to custom fragrance creation,...

Critical negotiations lie ahead on the EU’s planned revision of the Cosmetic Products Regulation. Cosmetics Europe Director-General John Chave outlines the stakes, the unresolved...

VP of Global Marketing and Business Development at ECRU New York, the rapid changes impacting today’s beauty industry aren’t just challenges—they’re signs of a...

As lawsuits, compliance pressures, and operational risks expand, IBA Strategic Partner Cosmetic Insurance Services (CIS) helps beauty companies of all sizes secure protection beyond...

BioReNuva Founder and CEO Dennis Zlotnik reflects on the promise and challenges of biosurfactants in cosmetics and previews the company’s next-gen engineered strains that...

As EU chemical regulations grow more precautionary and politically driven, U.S. states like California continue to follow Europe’s lead, posing compliance challenges for indie...

Small and mid-sized brands are inclined to rely on their suppliers to deliver packaging that meets specifications and is compatible with their product, but...

Beauty companies that have embraced Sustainability as a means of promoting operational efficiencies are feeling the recent impacts of tariffs less acutely. For Maggie...

Brands have a tendency to consider intellectual property protection too late in the game, according to Diana Palchik, who served previously as legal counsel...

“Love the industry you’re in and it’s never just a job – it’s the way to celebrate your life’s choice.” A conversation with industry...