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Regulatory participation continues to grow for Cosmetics Convergence 2026. Learn more about the agencies you'll meet.
Meet the Regulators Shaping U.S. Beauty Compliance - In One Room
A one-day, in-person conference bringing together state and federal regulators and industry leaders to break down the policies directly impacting your products, claims, and packaging.
- Hear directly from regulators enforcing Regulations on products, packaging & advertising.
- Attendees will walk away with an understanding of representatives’ roles, agency mandates, and agency personnel impact in shaping regulatory policy, along with ways attendees can inform and influence policy rules, language, and outcomes.
- Ask questions in a focused and productive setting
May 21, 2026 | Javits Center, New York City
Attendance is limited to 200 In-Person participants
It is rare to have this level of direct regulator access in one room.
It is rare to have this level of direct regulator access in one room.
FDA
New York Department of Environmental Conservation (1,4-dioxane, Mercury)
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (EPR)
California OEHHA (Proposition 65)
BBB National Programs National Advertising Division (NAD)
BBB National Programs Center for Self-Regulation Institute for Responsible Influence (IRI)
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (Household Hazardous Waste EPR)
CalRecycle
CA DTSC
Why this Matters Now
The U.S. regulatory environment for beauty and personal care is no longer centralized and it is evolving faster than most teams can keep up.
State agencies are actively implementing and enforcing regulations across ingredients, packaging, sustainability, and product claims. What was once a more uniform federal landscape is now becoming fractured and a material business risk for companies operating across multiple states.
For regulatory, product, and business leaders, the challenge is no longer just understanding what regulations exist but how they are being enforced, how they differ across states, and what actions need to be taken now.
IBA's Cosmetics Convergence is designed to provide you clarity and access.
By bringing together regulators and industry professionals in one room, our educational program focuses on real-world implementation, enforcement direction, and practical implications for your business.
This is a unique chance for bridge-building and two-way education between industry leaders and regulatory stakeholders without the noise of misinformation, misconception, or miscommunication.
IBA Brings you direct access to Regulators, in one room, for one day - May 21
2026 Pricing
IBA is here to support small indie beauty businesses. Even with the new reduced pricing, are you a Brand in Need financial assistance to attend?
Contact Meredith Petillo at mpetillo@independentbeauty.org
New Reduced Pricing!
In-Person Attendance
Member: $895
Non-Member: $895
Old Pricing
In-Person Attendance
Member: $1,595
Non-Member: $1,895
Exclusive IBA Member Group Discount* Available for IBA Cosmetics Convergence
*Available only to current IBA Members on purchases of 3+ registrations; cannot be combined with other offers; all sales final. Please contact us at IBATech@SegmentAgency.com for more information.
Build a case for your attendance.
Start Early: Start the approval process ASAP to take advantage of the biggest ways to save discounts. Standard pricing is valid until May 15.
Topics You Can Expect
- Federal cosmetics oversight and post-MoCRA realities
- State chemical restrictions and reporting requirements
- Environmental and sustainability-related regulations
- State EPR implementation
- Enforcement priorities and future regulations
Who Should Attend
- Beauty Brands and Manufacturers
- Regulatory, Legal, and Marketing Teams
- Product Development and R&D Leaders
- Testing Labs, Consultants, and Solution Providers
- Executives Navigating Regulatory Risk
If regulatory change affects your product, claims, packaging, or supply chain, this event is for you.
Thank you to our Sponsors
Become A Sponsor
Position your organization at the center of regulatory dialogue in beauty, alongside the agencies and experts shaping what comes next.
Sponsorship opportunities are intentionally limited and designed to deliver high-quality visibility, thought-leadership alignment, and meaningful, in-person engagement with a senior, highly qualified audience.