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Ingredient intelligence
Identify cosmetic actives, functional excipients and preservative systems with greater clarity.
Programme outcomes
Make product decisions with technical confidence.
This focused training translates formulation science into practical knowledge for commercial teams—so you can move from simply accepting an ingredient list to understanding the decisions behind it.
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Formulation fundamentals
Understand the roles of emulsifiers, thickeners and humectants within a cosmetic formula.
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Regulatory awareness
Check ingredients against NPRA prohibited and restricted lists before costly decisions are made.
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OEM evaluation
Review and challenge formulation proposals with stronger technical questions and confidence.
One-day learning journey
From ingredient basics to better formulation conversations.
The programme follows a practical progression—building essential vocabulary first, then applying it to compliance checks and OEM evaluation.
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Foundation
Cosmetic ingredients and the structure of a formula
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Function
Actives, excipients, emulsifiers, thickeners and humectants
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Compliance
NPRA prohibited and restricted ingredient screening
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Application
Evaluating OEM proposals and preventing reformulation risk
Who should attend
Built for the people responsible for the product—not only the laboratory.
Cosmetic founders
Launching skincare, haircare or body-care brands
OEM brand owners
Reviewing or briefing product formulations
Product marketers
Building technical fluency behind product messaging
Brand managers
Managing ingredient positioning and product claims
USMSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Amirah binti Mohd Gazzali
Associate Professor in Pharmaceutical Technology
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Dr. Amirah’s work centres on drug-delivery systems and pharmaceutical formulation. She teaches dosage forms, pharmaceutical compounding, processing, and pharmacy law and ethics. Her academic and professional experience gives participants a structured way to understand ingredient function, formulation choices and product-development decisions.
DoctoratePhDUniversité de Lorraine
PostgraduateMScUniversiti Sains Malaysia
ProfessionalBPharmUniversiti Sains Malaysia
Programme fee
Choose the registration category that fits your organisation.
Both categories include access to the same full-day live online training programme.
Standard registration
For individuals or organisations not making an HRD Corp claim.
FeeRM600per participant
Select standard HRD Corp claimable*
Employer claim category
For eligible employers applying through the applicable claim process.
FeeRM700per participant
Select claimable *Claimability is subject to the employer’s eligibility, available levy balance, grant approval and current HRD Corp requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need before registering.
Need help with a specific company requirement? Our programme team is available on WhatsApp.
Ask a programme questionWho is this programme designed for?+
It is designed for cosmetic founders, OEM brand owners, product marketers and brand managers who need stronger technical confidence when discussing ingredients and formulations.
Is the training conducted online?+
Yes. This is a live online, one-day programme scheduled for Thursday, 27 August 2026, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Malaysia time.
Is the programme HRD Corp claimable?+
A claimable fee category is available. Claims remain subject to the employer’s eligibility, levy balance, grant approval and current HRD Corp requirements.
How do I confirm a place?+
Select “Register now” to complete the official registration form. For programme or claim-related questions, contact TechHarvest Campus directly through WhatsApp.