About Mr. A Rengasamy

Mr. A Rengasamy

Independent cosmetic formulation consultant in Tamil Nadu. Retired Assistant Director, Tamil Nadu Khadi and Village Industries Board. Soap, shampoo and detergent specialist.

Soap and cosmetic formulation laboratory at R K Cosmetic Expert

A Career Built in the Laboratory

Mr. Rengasamy, after completing his B.Sc. in Chemistry and a PG Diploma in Soap and Cosmetic Technology from the Khadi and Village Industries Commission, Nashik, joined as a Soap Chemist in January 1989 at the Tamil Nadu Khadi and Village Industries Board, one of India's oldest institutions dedicated to the development of cottage and small-scale industries.

Over the years, his responsibilities expanded from laboratory formulation to preparing feasibility reports for new manufacturing units, establishing production facilities, overseeing operations and training entrepreneurs under the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme.

In recognition of his consistent performance and strong track record, he was promoted to Assistant Director, a position he held from April 2020 until his retirement in May 2023. Today, he offers independent consultancy built on decades of hands-on experience, providing practical, unbiased guidance focused purely on client needs, free from institutional limitations.

B.Sc.

Chemistry

Qualified Formulation Chemist

PG Diploma

Soap & Cosmetic Technology

KVIC, Nashik

M.A.

Public Administration

Administrative and institutional experience

Independent

Consultancy Practice

Unbiased expert guidance

Career History

A 36-year record across rural development, government technical service, and specialist manufacturing administration.

  1. May 1987 – January 1989
    Energy Officer & Public Relations Officer
    Boys Town Thirumangalam Rural Development Society, Tamil Nadu

    Combined technical energy sector work with community outreach in rural Tamil Nadu.

  2. January 1989
    Soap Chemist - Joined Tamil Nadu Khadi and Village Industries Board
    Tamil Nadu Khadi and Village Industries Board

    Entered the organisation as a technical specialist in soap and cosmetics chemistry. Responsible for formulation development and production quality in an industrial-scale manufacturing environment.

  3. January 1993
    Promoted to Technician
    Tamil Nadu Khadi and Village Industries Board

    Continued hands-on laboratory and production work with broader technical responsibilities.

  4. February 2017
    Promoted to Assistant Development Officer (Soap)
    Tamil Nadu Khadi and Village Industries Board - Worked in the automatic bathing soap unit, Samayapuram, Trichy, Tamil Nadu

    Extended role to include entrepreneur training under Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme, feasibility report preparation for new manufacturing units and startup scheme support for cottage industry producers.

  5. April 2020
    Promoted to Assistant Director
    Tamil Nadu Khadi and Village Industries Board

    Senior administrative and technical oversight role covering production record management, programme administration, and specialist consultancy within the Board.

  6. May 2023
    Retired - Established R K Cosmetic Expert
    Independent Consultancy, Tamil Nadu

    After 34 years of service, moved into independent practice - bringing the same technical depth and training methodology to entrepreneurs, self-help groups and small manufacturers without institutional intermediaries.

Qualifications

Academic credentials and technical certifications spanning chemistry, public administration, and industrial production.

1996
MA Public Administration

Madurai Kamarajar University

Completed while in service at Tamil Nadu Khadi and V.I. Board

1987
PG Diploma

Khadi and Village Industries Commission, Nashik

Soap and cosmetics production technology

1985
B.Sc. Chemistry

Arul Anandar College

Core scientific foundation for formulation work

Technical Expertise

Practical working knowledge across formulation, training and production administration.

Soap, shampoo, detergent and cosmetics formulation at industrial production scale
Feasibility report preparation for new manufacturing units and entrepreneur applicants
Entrepreneur training under Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)
Natural and herbal product integration into standard formulation frameworks
Material procurement and quality control
Government scheme guidance — PMEGP applications, Khadi Board scheme navigation

Vision & Mission

Vision

To redefine cosmetic manufacturing by proving that quality need not be expensive, by fostering collaboration between knowledge and industry, and by advancing environmentally responsible, harm-free products.

Mission

To enable manufacturers at every stage to develop, refine and scale soap, shampoo, and detergent production through expert guidance, practical training and solution-oriented consultancy, ensuring consistent quality and sustainable business growth.

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