NürnbergMesse Brasil, one of the largest fair organizers in the world, will hold the 15th edition of FCE Pharma and FCE Cosmetique respectively, an International Exhibition of Technology for the Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics Industries from May 25th to the 27th. The events take place simultaneously at the Transamerica Expo Center, which is celebrating 15 years of success, in a 30,000-square-meter exhibition area. The event accomplished 8% growth compared to last year and 25 thousand visitors are expected.
With 100% of the exhibition area sold, this gathering has proved to be an important platform for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics segments in Latin America, joining not only the main companies in the national market, but also important international conglomerates from countries such as India, China and France. “The importance of Brazil in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries world scenario is unparalleled”, points out Ligia Amorim, Director General of NürnbergMesse Brasil. “This is confirmed through the joining of both events and the participation of important national organizations and institutions in the congresses held during the trade fairs.”
This year, the Pharma Congress, a technical and scientific pharmaceutical production meeting, will hold two important presentations delivered by representatives from the Ministry of Health and Anvisa. On May 25th, Zich Moysés Júnior, Director of the Industry and Innovation Complex of the Health Department from the Secretary of Science, Technology and Strategic Input will lead a debate about the industrial health center in the public healthcare system.
On May 27th, a presentation will be given by João Paulo Silvério Perfeito, an expert in Regulation and Health Surveillance from Anvisa, that among other topics, will debate the development process of phytotherapy medications, their challenges and trends.
FCE Pharma
According to IMS Health, the Brazilian pharmaceutical market is expected to grow between 8% and 11% by 2013. Among the factors that contribute to such growth are the stable economy, greater access to prescription drugs and government health care system policies. In 2009, the total medicine sales in Brazil added up to 30.2 billion Brazilian reals.
The pharmaceutical global market is expected to generate between 820 and 830 billion American dollars in 2010, which would be 4% to 6% growth in comparison to last year.
During the 15th FCE Pharma edition, over 400 direct and indirect exhibitors will attend, presenting the edition with the largest number of machine and raw material companies in the sector. The event also relies on the presence of Pharmexcil, an Indian industry conglomerate, the China Pavilion and the Brazilian Society for Contamination Control Pavilion.
The 8th edition of the Pharma Congress will also take place during the event, which, in addition to the participation of the Ministry of Health and Anvisa, will hold presentations about new technologies and market trends.
FCE Cosmetique
An important meeting for sector industry and professionals, FCE Cosmetique will gather 260 direct and indirect exhibitors, both national and international, presenting the main cosmetics innovations in Latin America. The 15th edition will have a higher number of companies from the fragrance sector through the France Exhibition Area with nine more companies from the sector.
The 24th edition of the Brazilian Cosmetology Congress takes place throughout the three-day event and its main theme will be Cosmetics Science: Alternatives for Innovation and Harmonization.
The most recent data provided by Euromonitor in 2008, shows that Brazil holds third place in the personal hygiene, perfume and cosmetics segment world ranking. The national market grew by 10.4% in 2008, generating revenue of 24.54 billion Brazilian reals, according to the Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Higiene Pessoal, Perfumaria e Cosméticos (The Brazilian Personal Hygiene, Perfume and Cosmetics Industry Association).
Schedule note:
15th Edition of FCE Pharma and 15th Edition of FCE Cosmetique
Dates: May 25th to the 27th, 2010
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, from 1pm to 8pm
Place: The Transamerica Expo Center – Avenida Dr. Mario Villas Boas Rodrigues, 387, Santo Amaro – São Paulo
Warning: since this event is exclusively targeted at professionals from the sector, no person under 16 is allowed in, even if accompanied by their parents.
For further information:
www.fcepharma.com.br
www.fcecosmetique.com.br
About NürnbergMesse Brazil
Responsible for promoting the most important supplier, distributor and retailer business meetings in the country at its business fairs, NürnbergMesse Brazil is part of the NürnbergMesse Group and one of the largest organizers of international events and exhibitions in Brazil, with a growth rate of 16% last year in comparison to 2008. The company drives diverse segments of the national economy, with a high level of professionalism and competence. The main events are Kitchen & Bath Expo, Revestir International Masonry Fair, FCE Pharma and FCE Cosmetique, PET South America, Glass South America, Analitica Latin America, TecnoBebida Latin America, BioFach Latin America and ExpoSustentat.
About the NürnbergMesse Group
With business transactions of more than 150 million euros, the NürnbergMesse Group is one of the 25 largest fair organizers in the world and is among the top ten organizers in Europe. Their portfolio includes more than 100 international fairs and congresses in Nuremberg, Germany, and worldwide. Annually, more than 27 thousand exhibitors (37% international), 895,000 visitors (20% international) and 395,000 consumers - all of them partners or invited guests - attend the events organized by the NürnbergMesse Group. The Group currently has 285 employees and plans to grow. Also, the following are part of the NürnbergMesse Group: NürnbergMesse China, NürnbergMesse North America, NürnbergMesse Brazil and NürnbergMesse Italy. The NürnbergMesse Group also has a network of 50 representatives operating in 73 countries. Press contacts: S2 Comunicação Integrada
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