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                                      ITELy HAIRfASHIoN




               A proactive approach to the most challenging markets,

                                             such as china and India







                                                  In China, for example, we’re witnessing   EM: Besides challenges, how is
                                                  a rising demand for high-quality hair   ITELy Hairfashion adapting to the
                                                  care products, driven by increasing   changing international economic
                                                  urbanization and the desire to follow   landscape, which has seen a shift
                                                  global beauty trends. In India,       in the economic center towards
                                                  where tradition and culture play a    central and Eastern Asia?
                                                  significant role, there’s a growing   fI: The changing international
                                                  market for natural and sustainable    economic landscape is undeniable,
                                                  products, in line with local preferences.  and Central and Eastern Asia play
                                                  The opportunities are immense,        a pivotal role in this shift. ITELy
                                                  but we are also aware of the unique   Hairfashion is addressing this
                                                  challenges in these markets.          dynamic with a proactive approach.
                                                                                        We’re strengthening our focus
                                                  EM: Speaking of challenges,           in China and India through
                                                  could you share some of the key       investments specifically targeted.
                                                  bureaucratic or regulatory challenges   We’re also focusing on adapting
                                                  that the cosmetic companies           our marketing strategies to reflect
                                                  are facing in china and India?        local preferences and trends.
                                                  fI: Certainly, bureaucratic challenges   Furthermore, we recognize the
                                                  can be significant in these markets.   importance of increased digitalization
                                                  In China, for example, there are      and a stronger online presence
                                                  complex regulations related to the    in these rapidly growing markets.
                                                  import of hair care products that require   E-marketing is becoming
                                                  rigorous and very expensive regulatory   increasingly important,
                                                  compliance. Additionally, import      and we’re working to make
                                                  policies and tariffs can vary and     our products easily accessible to
       Export MagazinE MEt                        impact the cost of products.          consumers through digital channels.
       FRANCESCO IOPPOLO,                         In India, product safety regulations   We collaborate closely with industry
       Export DirEctor,                           for hair care are continually evolving.   professionals and seek to understand
       itELY HairfasHion                          We are committed to ensuring all our   their specific needs, contributing
                                                  products meet both local and global   to the development of targeted
                                                  standards, which requires ongoing     products for the Asian market.
            ExPORT MAGAZINE: good morning,        effort to stay updated and compliant   We believe that continuous innovation
            Mr. Ioppolo. What significant         with evolving regulations.            and a deep understanding of local
            opportunities do you see              However, it’s important to note that   markets will be key to our success
            in these two Asian market giants?     these challenges do not deter us.     in this new economic era.
            fRANcESco IoPPoLo: China              With a very wide panorama of
            and India represent two of the most   countries where we already export,    EM: Thank you, Mr. Ioppolo,
            dynamic and promising markets in the   we are dedicated to investing in     for your informative and clear
            world. Both have a growing middle     staff training and working closely    perspective. what message
            class that is increasingly beauty and   with local authorities to ensure    would ITELy Hairfashion like
            appearance-conscious. This creates a   regulatory compliance and product    to share with stakeholders and
            huge opportunity for ITELy Hairfashion as   safety. Addressing these challenges   consumers in china and India?
            consumers seek high-quality products to   is an integral part of our long-term   fI: TELy Hairfashion wants to
            meet their beauty and hair care needs.  commitment to international markets.  communicate to stakeholders and



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