Pet Care & Grooming
Event Details
Mastering U.S. Pet Care Formulation: Understanding Regulations and Animal Needs
Tuesday, November 5th
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Immerse yourself into the regulations and essential formulations for pet care products. You’ll understand how different U.S. government agencies define and regulate grooming aids. Come gain insights into the specific needs of various types of pets and how to develop a complete portfolio tailored to each kind.
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Event organizer:
Susanna Fernandes
susanna.fernandes@tri-k.com
SPEAKER:
Amanda Rountree
IKI Manufacturing
Mastering U.S. Pet Care Formulation: Understanding Regulations and Animal Needs
Immerse yourself into the regulations and essential formulations for pet care products. You’ll understand how different U.S. government agencies define and regulate grooming aids. Come gain insights into the specific needs of various types of pets and how to develop a complete portfolio tailored to each kind.
About the speaker:
Amanda Rountree is a Senior Manager of Product Development at IKI Manufacturing. She has been in the cosmetic industry for seven years. Her primary R&D expertise is centered around aerosol and liquid development of personal care and household products. She has made everything from laundry detergent, eyelash serum, peel-off masks, and hairspray. Amanda’s favorite aspect is innovative product development and helping craft an exciting marketing story for a successful product launch. She has always been passionate about science and knew she would be a cosmetic chemist since high school. This led her to pursue her Bachelor’s in Chemistry at North Central College. As a student, Amanda became involved with the Midwest Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. She has served as Hospitality Chair in 2019, Secretary in 2020, Bylaws Chair in 2021, Chair-Elect in 2022, Chair in 2023, and Teamworks Chair in 2024. Amanda has championed better connections within the Midwest Chapter by branching outside of the Illinois/Chicagoland area and incorporating Wisconsin and Indiana for exciting events. She is also involved as a board member of the Southern Aerosol Technical Association (SATA) and serves as an active speaker at industry conferences. Her educational message spreads beyond the industry, as she recently spoke at an a Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) event to Federal legislators regarding research and development.