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CTPA Annual Report 2022
This new, readily accessible Annual Report provides clear navigation to the breadth of CTPA's work for members and the wider cosmetics industry in the UK. Use the 'Explore More' sections to find detailed advice.
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New E-Learning Course
Cosmetic Ingredients: How to Find Out the Legal Status
This training will give companies a broad knowledge about the requirements that have an impact on cosmetic ingredients and their regulatory status under CLP, the Cosmetics Regulation and REACH.
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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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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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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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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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30 November 2023
CTPA is pleased to announce the launch this week of the COSMILE Europe app from Cosmetics Europe.
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29 November 2023
The objective of this ingredient defence is to secure an Annex III entry for Hexamethylindanopyran within the Cosmetics Regulation if it receives the below-proposed CMR classification.
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31 October 2023
Usage Check for Sodium Chlorite requested for CLH proposal.
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17 October 2023
CTPA and the Office for Products Safety and Standards (OPSS) are organising a must-attend webinar on 13 November 2023 at 10.30-12.00 (UK time) .
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15 August 2023
On 15 August 2023, the OPSS launched a call for data for cosmetic ingredients with suspected endocrine disrupting properties.
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15 August 2023
On 15 August 2023, the OPSS launched a call for data for cosmetic nanomaterials.
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06 July 2023
Join CTPA and the UK’s IP Attaché team in China on 26 July 2023 at 10:00AM (UK time)
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08 December 2023
At the end of last month, Cosmetics Europe announced the launch of the COSMILE Europe app, an innovative initiative to put information about the science behind ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products into people’s pockets.
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07 December 2023
Upheld ruling on misleading environmental claims.
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07 December 2023
Update on OPSS product safety alerts and reports.
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07 December 2023
Update on EC product safety alerts and reports.
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06 December 2023
Latest updates on ingredients status from ECHA and HSE activities.
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01 December 2023
Transfer from ANSM to ANSES and to DGCCRF, and system of certification for GMP.
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01 December 2023
Draft decree for labelling of cosmetics made available to consumers in bulk packaging.
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01 December 2023
Upheld ruling on lip product with physiological claim.
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01 December 2023
ASA published research on consumer understanding of green disposal terms.
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30 November 2023
COSMILE Europe App launched giving consumers practial and easy to access information on ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products
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29 November 2023
On 7 November 2023, Cosmetics Europe published its guidance on the ‘fragrance allergens’ requirements, to provide support to companies in regard to the requirements to label the 80+ allergens on cosmetic products.
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29 November 2023
On 22 November 2023, the UK and South Korea launched negotiations on an upgraded trade agreement to boots trade between the two countries.
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27 November 2023
OPSS launched a survey to carry out an impact assessment on the upcoming amendment to Annex III of the UK Cosmetics Regulation (UKCR), to include BHT as a restricted ingredient in cosmetics under Annex III.
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27 November 2023
We are very pleased to welcome Héloïse Prieur in the newly created role of Marketing Manager.
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17 November 2023
Chemicals companies can add their profile on DBT Catalogue free of charge.
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16 November 2023
The annual LGFB Festive Celebration is on 6 December at Westminster Chapel
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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
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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