FAQs
Do You Have Questions About the Industry?
Our frequently asked questions guide for industry is a useful tool for anyone working within cosmetics and personal care that would like a greater understanding of the science and regulation behind the industry
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Driving Towards a Net Positive Cosmetics Industry
CTPA Sustainability Hub
This resource has been designed to ensure that everyone within the cosmetics industry has free access to practical help and guidance on sustainability for businesses.
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CTPA Guidance
Supplying Cosmetics on the UK Market?
This downloadable booklet provides valuable information to companies, particularly small to medium enterprises, who need a guide to EU cosmetics regulation.
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Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association
CTPA
CTPA's mission is to be the credible authority for a vibrant and responsible UK industry, trusted to act responsibly for the consumer.
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Find Out About CTPA's Work
CTPA Annual Report 2020
CTPA's 2020 Annual Report is now available online and is fully digital, with new interactive features including videos and direct links to key content. The report showcases the wealth of expertise available to members and highlights the important role the Association has in representing the UK cosmetics industry.
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Representing all types of companies involved in making, supplying and selling cosmetic and personal care products, the Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA) acts as the voice of the UK industry.
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22 September 2021
OPSS has published a series of documents as a toolkit to help companies understand the use of and compliance with the UKCA marking.
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22 September 2021
On 20 September 2021, the CMA published its Green Claims Code, which aims to help businesses understand and comply with their existing obligations under consumer protection law when making environmental claims.
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20 September 2021
The fourth module of the CTPA Safety Assessment Campaign 2021 explains the principles behind systemic toxicity including in vivo and in vitro test methods to assess the relevant toxicological end points.
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20 September 2021
On 14 September 2021, the UK Government announced a new timetable for introducing border controls between the UK and the EU. The introduction of border controls is now delayed in order to give businesses more time to prepare for the new processes.
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17 September 2021
The third module of the CTPA Safety Assessment Campaign 2021 explains toxicological considerations and test methods to assess local toxicity endpoints including skin irritation, eye irritation, skin sensitisation and phototoxicity.
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14 September 2021
The second module of the CTPA Safety Assessment Campaign 2021 explains the key toxicological principles in cosmetic safety assessment.
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13 September 2021
CTPA advises all companies importing chemicals from the EU to submit DUINs to ensure continuity of supply until the UK REACH deadlines for full registration.
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09 September 2021
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), the UK competent authority for cosmetic products, continues to issue newsletters to registered users of the Submit Cosmetic Products Notifications (SCPN) portal.
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06 September 2021
Many DUs are now importers of chemicals from the EU, or from other third countries, meaning that they may have new obligations to meet under the UK REACH framework. This infographic simplifies what downstream users must do to prepare for the 28 October 2021 deadline under UK REACH.
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03 September 2021
The UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow from 31 October until 12 November 2021.
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31 August 2021
CTPA infographic simplifies the roles and obligations under UK REACH, to help companies find their place in the cosmetic supply chain.
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31 August 2021
The Institute of Export and International Trade is organising a free webinar on the import of goods into Great Britain from the EU on 9 September at 15.00.
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25 August 2021
On 24 August, OPSS issued a communication to inform companies that the application of the UKCA mark will have an extra year of transition period.
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25 August 2021
Defra is hosting a webinar to inform companies on what they need to do to import animal by-products into GB from the EU as of 1 October 2021.
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25 August 2021
UKREACH entered into force on 1 January 2021. CTPA created this infographic to simplify UK REACH for the cosmetics industry, to help companies identify if UK REACH applies to them.
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13 August 2021
The Red Tree and SFC Capital have announced the return of The Beauty Accelerator™ for 2021
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12 August 2021
Think that UK REACH doesn’t apply to you? Think again!
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06 August 2021
Marian Newman BEM will be joining CTPA today at 1pm BST for a live Q&A session all about nails!
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06 August 2021
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has launched a consultation on the UK´s future regime for exhaustion of IP rights, which underpins the system of parallel trade.
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06 August 2021
As part of this support service, the CIA is hosting three events businesses on understanding helping businesses to understand UK REACH and how to comply with a framework that requires expert and technical knowledge.
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02 August 2021
Any companies who have not already expressed an interest in being involved in this work, please contact CTPA
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30 July 2021
Marian Newman BEM will be joining CTPA for a live Q&A session on 6 August at 1pm all about nails!
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30 July 2021
BAMA’s Aerosol Discussion Evening is taking place on Thursday 19 August 2021
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26 July 2021
CTPA is currently recruiting for a Scientific Information Officer to assist the scientific services department
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The UK in the Global Landscape
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
This dedicated website for consumers provides scientific facts about common ingredients used in cosmetics. Sort out which are myths or scares and put what you read into perspective.
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Sep
CTPA Safety Assessment Campaign 2021
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CTPA is proud to launch the ‘CTPA Safety Assessment Campaign 2021’ in order to increase knowledge and awareness about this extremely important topic across the cosmetic industry.
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Nov
CTPA International Seminar 2021: A World Tour
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Book now for our virtual CTPA International Seminar, on 22-24 November 2021.
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10:00 - 22 November 2021 (2 days)
Book now for our virtual CTPA International Seminar, on 22-24 November 2021.
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CTPA is proud to launch the ‘CTPA Safety Assessment Campaign 2021’ in order to increase knowledge and awareness about this extremely important topic across the cosmetic industry.
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30 November 2021
These sessions are for people who have taken the CTPA Cosmetics Masterclass to ask any questions that came up from the sessions and a general discussion of the topics.
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29 September 2021
Join us in this webinar to learn more about the legislation impacting cosmetics in Russia!
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