Robyn Kramer of Johannesburg recently participated in Italy’s best known international showcase for organic and natural products, the 34^th SANA International Exhibition for Organic and Natural Products in Bologna.   

It was at this point that emerging universal trends aligned with the core values that Robyn has always held as an innovative Health and Beauty business owner.  Voila… after seven years, Robyn was in the right place at the right time. The forty global buyers in the Care and Beauty category voted and, from an array of hundreds of products, selected MyAbby Abyssinian Face Oil Rose as Product of the Year in the Care and Beauty sector, a South African first at SANA. 

The MyAbby range had humble beginnings in Robyn’s kitchen where she developed and mixed product formulas manually. MyAbby has evolved from being the pioneer to becoming the front runner in the Abyssinian oil category. 

Robyn has always been totally passionate about and committed to producing 100% all natural (in excess of the 75% European requirement) skin, body and haircare products that are natural, gentle and authentic. 

Robyn says “Abyssinian oil is the next trend in skincare oils because in studies it substantially outperformed other oils.  I believe that the world is searching for a natural, non-greasy oil that actively works with their own skin and Abyssinian oil is just that.” 

Robyn is often asked what makes Abyssinian oil, the active ingredient throughout the MyAbby range, so special. She explains that it’s sourced from the Crambe Abyssinica plant (native to the African highlands) which is renowned for high amounts of naturally-occurring essential fatty acids.  It’s THE natural oil with the highest concentrations of omega oils. It also has anti-inflammatory properties and provides skin with phytosterols and naturally occurring tocopherols.  

She says that, in essence, her clients get the benefits of ultra-light, non-greasy products that naturally nurture their skin and do it no harm. 

My Abby Face Oil has undergone stringent Patch Test Protocol dermatological testing at an internationally-recognised South African university who concluded that it’s safe to use on sensitive skin.  Clients can thus rest assured that the product specs mirror MyAbby’s marketing claims. 

When Robyn says the MyAbby range is natural she means just that – it has Ecocert® approved ingredients, all products are of vegetable origin (Vegan), all products are GMO/silicone/artificial colourant-free, products contain natural vitamin E and are cold pressed without solvents.  No animal testing whatsoever is done on the range and all essential oil fragrances in the range are also all natural. 

It’s during this exhilarating time that Robyn, due to the rapid expansion of MyAbby, has welcomed a business partner. She’s extremely proud to introduce Nieshell Watson.  Nieshell hails from a small town called Winterton and from a family of entrepreneur farmers. She spent 17 years as a corporate executive servicing blue chip South African brands. During this time, she was actively involved in mentoring and establishing funding mechanisms for small businesses, particularly Black women-owned ones. 

Her entrepreneurial spirit resulted in Nieshell becoming a partner in a back-up energy supply company servicing the corporate sector which then expanding into the retail sector.  To back up her broad-based business expertise she obtained her MBA in 2020 from the prestigious Henley Business School, U.K., which is voted the top MBA Business School by Corporate S.A. 

Nieshell has reinvented herself at the age of 38 and embarked on exploring her passion for skin and haircare.  She says “MyAbby is in line with my desire to provide affordable products that are natural and rich for all ages groups and all types of people.”  Her Super Powers include general management, supply chain and distribution and value chain management. 

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ON 21 MAY 2017. POSTED IN BLOG – NEWS BLOG

AN OPPORTUNITY FOR AFRICA START-UPS TO PARTNER WITH SIEMENS

9 May 2017,

Siemens is at it again, to create another Siemens by supporting start-ups within the company. Next47.

It is a start-up by Siemens to create other start-ups with the focus on fields such as artificial intelligence, blockchain and others.

At Next47 the plan is to work with emerging innovations and combine them with the unparalleled advantages of Siemens to create future businesses.

Next47 provides promising new companies with access to global markets and customers in more than 200 countries, cross-industry networking opportunities and the expertise of experienced Siemens specialists.

In addition, entrepreneurs have access to: deep vertical know-how, fast prototyping, access to real data to test your algorithms, real use cases and global access to Siemens customers. Plus the network of more than 200 manufacturing facilities around the world is ready for entrepreneurs.

The start-up is creating the optimal collaborative environment to turn great ideas into viable businesses. The dedicated team of experts forms a bridge between the start-up world and the Siemens ecosystem. On one side, high levels of flexibility and independence. On the other side, a strong customer base, stability and financial strength.

The same approaches used by Werner von Siemens to build his company more than 170 years ago are now applied by Next47 to build the next big thing. Every breakthrough idea is unique. So every Next47 partnership is unique, too. As the venture capitalist, coach and adviser, the start-up has the flexibility to form smart collaborations that lead to mutual success.

The start-up is focused on technologies that will make an impact in the future such as:

Artificial intelligence;

Autonomous machines;

Blockchain application;

Connected mobility; and

Distributed electrification.

These technologies are viewed as innovation fields that will become key drivers on the way to next-generation intelligence.

 This is an opportunity for start-ups in the African continent to partner with an established organisation to make an impact globally.

Contact Siemens for information.

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ON 14 FEBRUARY 2013. POSTED IN BLOG – NEWS BLOG

Exporting to Uganda? You now require a Certificate of Conformity for products regulated under the Uganda Pre-Export Verification of Conformity to Standards Programme (PVoC).

To assure its consumers of the quality and safety of imported goods, the Government of Uganda through the Uganda National Bureau of Standards has re-instated from3rd December 2012 a series of guidelines known as a Pre-Export Verification of Conformity to Standards Programme (PVoC).

The PVoC verifies the conformity of all regulated products and enforces their standards. Compliance to PVoC requirements are applicable in addition to any existing import processes. Every consignment of regulated products exported to Uganda require a Certificate of Conformity.

Intertek is authorised by the Government of Uganda to issue the Certificates of Conformity. 

UNBS Responsibilities

Importer and Exporter Responsibilities

Routes of Certification

• Conformity Assessment Programme for Exports to Kenya
• Conformity Assessment Programme for Exports to Nigeria
• Pre-Shipment Inspection for Exports to Mozambique
• Conformity Assessment Programmes (CAP)
• Exporter and Importer Services
• Exporting to Africa

Request more information to see how Intertek can help your organization with PVoC (Pre-Export Verification of Conformity) for Exports to Uganda.

http://www.intertek.com/government/product-conformity/exports-to-uganda/

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ON 28 FEBRUARY 2012. POSTED IN BLOG – NEWS BLOG

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After 4 years of inactivity the Cosmetic Export Council has been reactivated in the form of CECOSA, under the auspices of the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti). The Cosmetic Export Council Manager is Adéle Visser.

Export Councils are Public-Private-Partnerships with the dti, and are Section 21 (non-profit) company’s that represent the developmental and promotional objectives of a particular industry/industries on a national level.

The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) offers financial assistance to South African registered companies for activities aimed at developing export markets for South Africa. An example of the type of activity the dti promotes, is to provide funding to companies in order to showcase export-ready products at international exhibitions.

CECOSA will be offering Training Workshops to inform potential exhibitors of what assistance can be provided by the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) and what is on offer.The workshop will include methodology on how to go about maximising your participation in the dti’s Export Marketing and Investment Assistance (EMIA) Funding schemes.

Cosmeticweb, August 2011
www.cosmeticweb.co.za

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ON 28 FEBRUARY 2012. POSTED IN BLOG – NEWS BLOG

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Many local manufacturers are looking at export opportunities for their businesses, but just don’t know where to start in terms of country-specific regulations and trade agreements, customs and excise rates and tariffs, potential exhibitions, promotions and the like. This was the very reason why the Cosmetic Export Council of South Africa (CECOSA) was established as the voice on all opportunities regarding exports, making the process of exporting easier and simpler.

As an independent, non-profit organisation its role is to facilitate and help local companies to expand their business through looking for new export opportunities within global markets. Working in conjunction with the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti), CECOSA’s key objectives is to strengthen industry growth within the cosmetic sector, increase export growth for its members, and encourage enterprise development of the smaller entrepreneurial manufacturers who are export readythrough guidance and mentoring.

The council’s business model has been aligned with certain requirements and regulations within the dti. CECOSA has moved forward with a sound foundation. The council’s first board meeting was held on the 19th July where the chairperson and board members discussed the positive road forward. Emphasis was placed on training and guiding the industry in terms of export possibilities, and assisting with upcoming exhibition opportunities, all contributing to the dti’s measurable export figures.

The council also discussed creating more awareness in the market of the funding the dti offers local brand owners to promote their brands abroad and ways to go about growing the potential of PDI and SMME businesses. For further information contact the Cosmetic Export Manager, Adéle Visser on 011 795 4272 or email: info@cecosa.co.za
Professional Beauty, September 2011
www.probeauty.co.za

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