Dear Friends,

It is a great pleasure to welcome you all to this much awaited 2nd International Conference on Soaps, Detergents & Cosmetics in Goa, India. This has been possible due to the resounding success of the first Asian Conference on Soaps, Detergents & Cosmetics (ASDC) held in Goa in the year 2005 and it is by popular demand that Goa has been selected again!

The theme of this conference is “SUSTAINABLE GROWTH WITH RESPONSIVE CARE” which is the utmost need of the present time.

Soaps, Detergents, Cosmetics & related industries constitute an important segment in the industrial & business sector of each country. In keeping with the global scenario, changing paradigms, emerging technologies, dynamic market place, environmental & regulatory issues the conference program has been meticulously planned. The presentations are by captains of industry, business leaders, technology innovators and renowned analysts.

The conference provides an excellent opportunity for national & international players in the industry to interact, network, share views and resources within the region and globally and also provides future directions for these industries.

Planning of a conference of such magnitude needs dedicated effort of a large number of individuals and generous support from all well wishers. This conference has received both of them in plenty.

I wish the conference a grand success and all the participants highly productive and enjoyable deliberations to make it truly memorable!

N. B. Godrej
Chairman Steering Committee