Who We Are The CTPA is the authoritative public voice of a responsible and vibrant UK industry.  Representing cosmetic and personal care companies of all sizes involved in sourcing of ingredients, manufacturing, packaging, labelling and distribution, the CTPA provides members with comprehensive scientific and technical advice. Learn more about our key roles.... Launched in 2008, thefactsabout.co.uk is an exciting website for consumers that provides facts about cosmetic products and issues in the media.   Re-cast of Cosmetics Directive 24/03/09 - The process reviewing the current cosmetics legislation (EC Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC) has now been finalised.  After one Reading, the European Parliament has agreed on a text negotiated together with the Council and the Commission.  The single revised piece of legislation has streamlined and modernised legislation which had been made up of many revisions over the years.  The legislation will take the form of a Regulation, making it directly applicable in all the EU member states.   CTPA's Director-General Dr Chris Flower said: "CTPA has worked with other national associations and Colipa, the European Cosmetics trade association, to ensure that the re-cast reflects best industry practice, is transparent, workable and equitable for large and small companies.  The next step for the CTPA will be to ensure the new requirements are clearly communicated to the industry in time for the new Regulation’s implementation dates." Register for the members' only issue tracker to keep up-to-date with news of this important change to our legislative framework. To find out more about CTPA membership services and obtain an enquiry form see our Join Us brochure. Members should sign in to visit our  Guide to Member Services for an online tour of the members' intranet.