Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association
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Will your product be affected by Brexit?
'No Deal' Brexit Contingency Planning
Companies are reminded that 'no deal' is the only default possible outcome therefore companies should prepare for the worst-case scenario.
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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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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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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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This advice is directly targeted to current distributors of cosmetic products between the UK and the EU.
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16 October 2019
OPSS has published guidance to help companies understand how the UK Cosmetics Regulation will apply to cosmetic products sold on the UK market if there is a ‘no deal’ Brexit.
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The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will be holding two stakeholder events on Brexit and its impact on the chemical regimes in a ‘no deal’ scenario.
Details16 October 2019
HMRC has written letters to VAT-registered businesses across the UK to explain changes to customs, excise and VAT in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
Details16 October 2019
CBI has recently launched its ‘no deal’ Brexit preparation hub.
Details04 October 2019
Defra has updated the existing guidance with advice for companies on how to comply with UK REACH post-Brexit, if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
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03 October 2019
We are delighted to invite you and your colleagues to look around the CTPA’s brand new website, www.ctpa.org.uk which has had a complete make-over!
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29 September 2019
CTPA has now published the final programme for its Brexit Discussion Event – ‘Have your Say’ event on 8 October.
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24 September 2019
As part of its 'Get Ready for Brexit' campaign, the UK Government has organised a series of free business readiness events across the UK throughout September and October. These events aim to provide companies help and advice on how to prepare for Brexit.
Details24 September 2019
HMRC is running a series of webinars as part of the UK Government’s Business Readiness campaign for Brexit.
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01 September 2019
With the likelihood of a 'no deal' Brexit increasing, CTPA is organising a discussion event on this important topic on 8 October at the Royal Society of Chemistry (Piccadilly, London).
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01 September 2019
With the likelihood of a 'no deal' Brexit increasing and with the Exit day (31 October) approaching, CTPA is holding a free, short Brexit webinar 'What to Do Now' on 17 September at 15.00-16.00 (BST time).
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26 July 2019
Following the latest political developments, companies are advised to continue or urgently start to prepare for a 'no deal' Brexit, which is now rated as high risk on 31 October 2019 when the UK is due to leave the EU.
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03 July 2019
In Europe, cosmetic claims are covered by Article 20 of the Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 (CPR) and Regulation (EU) No. 655/2013 - Common Criteria for Justification of Claims.
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14 June 2019
On 12 June the EU Commission published a new 'no deal' Brexit preparedness notice, confirming that such outcome is still possible as of 31 October 2019 and that all measures carried out for the original Exit day will remain in place.
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10 June 2019
The CTPA Annual Report 2018 is now available online in page-turning pdf format to view or download
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03 June 2019
On 23 July, Boris Johnson was elected as Leader of the Conservative Party and therefore became the UK's new Prime Minister.
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16 May 2019
The Inventory of standard ingredient INCI names has now been repealed and replaced by the European Glossary, published on 8 May 2019
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26 April 2019
A webinar for companies who are not members of CTPA on recording and monitoring of any skin reactions from cosmetics. This process is called "Cosmetovigilance" and has legal obligations under the EU Cosmetics Regulation.
Details18 April 2019
CTPA regularly receives queries on the use in cosmetic products of cannabis and cannabis extracts, including cannabidiol (CBD).
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29 March 2019
CTPA has created a Help Note on 'Free from' claims to help companies understand the European Commission's Technical Document on cosmetic claims.
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25 March 2019
Following the political events from last week and today, CTPA would like to inform companies that the date for the UK exit from the EU has changed.
Details21 March 2019
Now in its fifth successful year, the Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS) Scrub up on Science competition is once again open!
Details20 March 2019
The UK Government published last week a series of new 'no deal' Brexit technical notices to help businesses prepare for the worst-case scenario.
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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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Sustainability Matters
Driving Towards a Net Positive Cosmetics Industry
CTPA's sustainability strategy is bringing members together to share best practice and drive system-wide change to represent a balanced, conscientious, world-leading industry.
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CTPA Annual Report 2018
Find Out About CTPA's Work
Get access to the page turning pdf version of our 2018 annual report to read about CTPA's review of the year in which the CTPA's Director-General highlights the CTPA's new sustainability strategy in her article 'A Sustainable Future'. We hope you find the report an interesting read and would ask that you share it with colleagues within the industry and beyond.
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Nov
CTPA International Seminar
10:15
London
Following the success of the 2017 event, the biennial CTPA International Seminar is returning this year on 25-26 November at the Royal College of Physicians in London. This member-only event will provide an unique opportunity for delegates to hear about the latest international regulatory developments in key global markets and to meet international experts.
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10:00 - 25 November 2019
London
Following the success of the 2017 event, the biennial CTPA International Seminar is returning this year on 25-26 November at the Royal College of Physicians in London. This member-only event will provide an unique opportunity for delegates to hear about the latest international regulatory developments in key global markets and to meet international experts.
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What Twitter is saying...
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SCS @SCS_Society 24d
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