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PCHi 2027 Guangzhou: Cosmetic Ingredient Pre-Registration Open

Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions has opened visitor pre-registration for PCHi 2027 in Guangzhou, China. The event focuses on cosmetic ingredient innovation and formulation technologies for the Asia-Pacific beauty market.

By ABB Newsroom1 September 20262 min read
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PCHi 2027 Set for Guangzhou

Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions opened visitor pre-registration for PCHi 2027. The event will run from February 24 to 26, 2027. It takes place at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China. PCHi aims to gather formulators, brand owners, research and development professionals, regulatory specialists, and buyers.

Attendees will come from China and across the Asia-Pacific region. The exhibition claims to be the first major beauty ingredients event of the year. This event serves as a platform for industry stakeholders to connect and exchange knowledge.

Focus on Scientific Validation

The 2027 edition will highlight the demand for scientifically validated ingredients and efficacy claims. Brands increasingly seek to support product performance with biological mechanisms and clinical data. Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions states PCHi provides a platform for suppliers, researchers, and formulators to share technical expertise.

The exhibition will use seven halls dedicated to ingredient and formulation innovation. It will also host the PCHi Annual Industry Conference, technical forums, and networking events. The 2026 edition attracted over 50,000 trade visitors and more than 860 exhibitors from 72 countries and regions.

Fountain Awards Recognize Innovation

The PCHi Fountain Awards 2027 are now open for entries from exhibitors. These awards recognize ingredient technologies and formulation advances. Categories include Active Ingredients, Pioneering Innovative Ingredients, Formulation & Functional Ingredients, Green/Sustainable solutions, and Self-Developed Ingredients.

The latter category accepts entries from finished-product brands and OEM/ODM companies. Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions introduced a refined evaluation framework for 2027. Criteria include technical excellence, scientific validity, efficacy and safety, practical application and market potential, and supporting documentation quality. A panel with representatives from regulatory bodies, industry associations, and major beauty brands will judge entries.

Implications for Asia's Beauty Industry

For ingredient suppliers and brand owners in Asia, PCHi 2027 offers a significant opportunity. Exhibitors must have products launched on or after November 1, 2025, to enter the Fountain Awards. The submission deadline is November 23, 2026. Finalists will be announced in late January 2027. Winners will be unveiled during the awards ceremony on February 24, 2027.

This event provides a focused venue to showcase new ingredient technologies and formulation capabilities. The emphasis on scientific validation reflects a key market trend. Asian companies must demonstrate robust data to meet growing brand and consumer demand for proven product performance.

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