ASCC Online Webinar Series 2026 - Episode 6
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The Future of SPF, where sunscreen innovation, regulation and consumer expectations are headingJoin us for an exciting ASCC webinar on The Future of SPF: Innovation, Regulation and Consumer Expectations!
Date: 20th August 2026, 12:30PM to 1:00PM AEST
Sunscreen has never been under more scrutiny, or more pressure to evolve. Between rapid regulatory shifts, growing consumer expectations around performance and safety, and a wave of new UV filter technologies changing what’s possible on the bench, SPF development has become one of the most complex and fast-moving spaces in cosmetic science.
In this 30-minute session, Stewart Walford will unpack the innovations, regulatory developments and consumer trends shaping the future of sun protection, offering a clear, formulation-focused perspective on where the category is heading and what it means for anyone developing, testing or selling sunscreens in Australia and beyond.
What you’ll learn:
- Where SPF innovation is heading: new UV filter chemistries, delivery technologies and formulation approaches shaping next-generation sunscreens
- The evolving regulatory landscape: the changes coming down the line and what they mean for product development, testing and claims
- What consumers actually want: sensory expectations, transparency, and how modern demands are reshaping the way sunscreens are developed and marketed
- The bigger picture: the trends and considerations influencing the sun protection industry as a whole, from the lab to the shelf
Perfect for: Cosmetic chemists, formulators, product developers, regulatory specialists, and brand owners working in or moving into the sun protection category.
Duration: 30-minute session including live Q&A Format: Live interactive webinar via Microsoft Teams
Sunscreen sits at the crossroads of chemistry, regulation and consumer trust. This session gives you a practical, forward-looking view of where all three are heading, and how to keep your formulations and products ahead of the curve.
Registration required:
Free for members
$30 for non-members
Stewart Walford is Technical Manager at Delta Laboratories, where he leads formulation development and commercialisation across the luxury personal care space. With a background in Physics (B.Sc.) and years of hands-on experience turning technical innovation into finished products, Stewart brings a distinctive scientific rigour to the way he approaches complex formulation challenges, including one of the most demanding categories of them all: sun protection.
Date
Thursday 20 August 2026 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM (UTC+10)Location
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