Dr Saira De Ferrari
TECHNICAL & SCIENTIFIC EXPERT
Cosmetics – Supplements – Chemicals
“The scientist is not a person who gives the right answers, he’s one who asks the right questions.”
Claude Levi-Strauss
Technical and scientific consultant for cosmetics, supplements and chemicals
EDUCATION
2023 IMDG, IATA, ADR certified
2022 Postgraduate Course on Food and Herbal Supplements: Design, Development, Control and Regulation at the University of Milan
2022 HACCP Manager Course
2022 WHA (World Halal Authority) Course
2022 Certified MSDS Manager (Intertek-Accredia Certificate no.: RSDS2022-00158)
2021 Continuing Education Course on Management of Medical and Cosmetic Devices: Regulatory Aspects at the University of Milan
2019 Specialist Course on Regulatory Affairs (Cosmetics, Supplements, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals) (Comunicazione Farmaceutica)
2016 Management Systems Auditor course: audit methodology in accordance with UNI EN ISO 19011:2012 awarded by RINA Academy
2016 Lead Auditor course for quality management systems in accordance with UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 awarded by RINA Academy
2016 “Perfume Expert” course (Accademia Tecniche Nuove in collaboration with the University of Ferrara, Cosmetology department)
2016 Master’s for MSDS Manager training awarded by Flash Point
2014 Master’s in Safety Assessment of Cosmetic Products obtained at the University of Siena, Department of Cosmetology, dissertation title: “Non-compliance of cosmetic products in Europe from 2004 to 2014 in collaboration with USMAF-Ministry of Health”
2011 Master’s in Cosmetic Science and Technology obtained at the University of Ferrara, Department of Cosmetology, dissertation title: “Characterisation of a multifunctional and innovative HSD (Hydro Swelling Droplets) polymer in reverse emulsion for the preparation of cosmetic formulations”
2007 Degree in Pharmacy from the University of Genoa, dissertation title: “Synthesis of new Gemini surfactants for sustainable chemistry and study of their properties”
2007 Qualification to practice as a pharmacist obtained by passing the state examination at the University of Genoa
Teaching positions
President of the Liguria Regional Commission for Professional Examinations in the cosmetic and beauty sector
Lecturer in COSMETIC FORMULATION at COSMETICA ITALIA (Italian Association of Cosmetic Companies)
Lecturer in COSMETIC FORMULATION at the UNIVERSITY OF NAPLES FEDERICO II, Department of Cosmetology
Lecturer in COSMETIC FORMULATION at the UNIVERSITY OF CALABRIA, Department of Cosmetology (from 2016 to 2018)
ITS (Higher Technical Institute) teacher for the Advanced Technical Course in the Production of Cosmetics 4.0 (2021-2022)
Teacher at vocational schools for beauticians and hairdressers (2012-2016)
Work
A working excursus, starting with the raw materials industry (synthesis and application), then moving on to research and development and laboratory formulation, and finally to actual industrialisation. Position as a regulatory expert with a focus on EU and non-EU regulations and as a technical director in several production companies. Currently a formulation, regulatory and quality consultant in cosmetics, food and chemicals and CEO of Cosm&Tic Assist, a consulting company.
Membership
- Cosmetic Association: CEW- NEW YORK USA (Cosmetic Executive Women)
- Nutraceuticals and Supplements Association: Sifnut
- Chemicals Association INTERTEK-ACCREDIA: Responsabile Schede Dati di Sicurezza