Sustainability
Sustainability Handbook: "Navigating a Volatile World"
This new handbook helps cosmetics and personal care companies understand key challenges, shape effective strategies, and design products fit for a changing world.
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Sustainability
Sustainability Handbook: "Navigating a Volatile World"
This new handbook helps cosmetics and personal care companies understand key challenges, shape effective strategies, and design products fit for a changing world.
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CTPA Annual Report 2025
CTPA Annual Report 2025
The 2025 Annual Report outlines CTPA’s key achievements in its 80th anniversary year, supporting members and the wider cosmetic and personal care industry.
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CTPA Scientific Conference 2026
Join us for this brand‑new event. Designed exclusively for CTPA members, this in‑person‑only conference is your opportunity to connect face‑to‑face with industry peers, regulators and other stakeholders shaping the future of our sector.
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CTPA Campaign
SkinCare Simplified - A Parent's Guide
Discover CTPA's campaign empowering parents to support young people’s healthy habits when caring about their skin.
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CTPA Consumer Website
Re-introducing Thefactsabout.co.uk
With a newly refreshed layout and structure, CTPA’s website www.thefactsabout.co.uk is a vital resource on cosmetics and personal care products for the public and the media
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Advocacy
CTPA Agenda for Government
The CTPA Agenda for Government is our call for action as we work with the new UK Government on the critical issues affecting the cosmetics, personal care and beauty industry.
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CTPA Guidance
Rules and Regulations
This section provides access to guidance on regulatory matters and essential information you need to know to ensure compliance when making and supplying cosmetic products on the UK and EU markets.
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E-Learning
Online Learning Platform
Users can access and participate in a wide range of online training courses offered by the CTPA. These sessions cover various topics providing valuable insights, practical guidance, and professional development opportunities.
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CTPA has over 250 members representing companies involved in making, supplying and selling cosmetics and personal care products. From SMEs to multinationals, our member companies span a variety of sectors including manufacturers, brand owners, distributors, ingredient suppliers, contract laboratories, own brand retailers and companies who have a Responsible Person service
Read moreJoin usThe Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association Limited (CTPA) is the UK trade association representing companies involved in making, supplying and selling cosmetics and personal care products.
Read moreJoin usCTPA has over 250 members representing companies involved in making, supplying and selling cosmetics and personal care products. From SMEs to multinationals, our member companies span a variety of sectors including manufacturers, brand owners, distributors, ingredient suppliers, contract laboratories, own brand retailers and companies who have a Responsible Person service
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05 June 2026
Upcoming DBT sessions will take place on 26 June and 8 July 2026.
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04 June 2026
DBT is organising a two-part webinar series designed specifically for UK SMEs on 5 and 19 June 2026.
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02 June 2026
CTPA with Forum for the Future launches "Navigating a Volatile World – A Handbook for the UK Cosmetics Industry".
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02 June 2026
CTPA with Forum for the Future launches "Navigating a Volatile World – A Handbook for the UK Cosmetics Industry".
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28 May 2026
The Society of Cosmetic Scientists have unveiled a refreshed identity, including a new name, logo and digital presence
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28 May 2026
TFWA World Exhibition & Conference will be held from 27 September to 1 October 2026.
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22 May 2026
The deadline for responses is 10 August 2026.
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21 May 2026
The UK-GCC Free Trade Agreement was concluded on 20 May 2026.
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19 May 2026
Webinar on 2 June 2026 - Apprenticeship scheme launched in partnership with SCS and Tiro
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14 May 2026
Join DBT on 28 May 2026 to prepare for the upcoming India-UK FTA Roadshow!
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13 May 2026
Upheld ruling on misleading claims which exaggerated the effects of a cosmetic for ageing skin.
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13 May 2026
The SCS 2026 Annual Conference is taking place on 1-2 July 2026
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08 May 2026
The recording of the ICCS webinar on skin sensitisation is now available.
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08 May 2026
The HSE published an SI updating the provisions of the GB CLP Regulation.
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05 May 2026
Glass containers from China and Turkey are under investigation. Survey closes on 21 May 2026.
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30 April 2026
Join DBT's webinar with HM Trade Commissioner on 5 May 2026 at 11am.
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30 April 2026
Upheld ruling on misleading clinically proven claim to look up to five years younger.
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30 April 2026
Join CTPA’s webinar for a discussion around the tools that will help you and your team spark insight and navigate a volatile world.
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28 April 2026
Roadshow events will take place between 17-25 June 2026 across several UK locations.
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28 April 2026
DBT is organising a pitching day where UK Businesses can pitch directly to buyers in India.
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27 April 2026
Latest insights from Dr Emma Meredith OBE, Director-General, CTPA
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A Global View
UK Import and Export Trading
In this section, the opportunities and regulatory challenges for the UK cosmetics industry across the world are shown with the trade data.
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CTPA Consumer Website
www.thefactsabout.co.uk
thefactsabout.co.uk offers clear, detailed information and answers to the most frequently asked questions about cosmetics and personal care products, ingredients, product safety and trending topics. The website is completely brand-neutral and non-commercial.
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CTPA Scientific Conference 2026
09:00 - 19:00
Registration now open for the CTPA Scientific Conference on 6 October 2026 in London.
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09:00 - 06 October 2026
Registration now open for the CTPA Scientific Conference on 6 October 2026 in London.
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