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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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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21 March 2025
There are legal requirements for how the Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) shall be structured, as well as who is deemed a qualified safety assessor. Do you want to know more about this?
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17 March 2025
Join us on 8 April to learn about the latest market data and regulatory updates in China!
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14 March 2025
Do you want to know in depth what are the safety requirements under the UK Cosmetics Regulation? Do you want to know how to be compliant with these requirements?
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11 March 2025
On 10 March 2025, Defra published a new Statutory Instrument on the updated fees and charges for submitting registrations under the UK REACH.
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11 March 2025
The EBS tool has officially launched and is now available for companies to access for a fee.
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06 March 2025
Highlighting how the Responsible Person (RP) and the Safety Assessor (SA) shall work together
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27 February 2025
The four nations have published a joint policy statement on UK EPR for packaging, outlining the intended environmental outcomes of the policy and how they will be achieved.
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24 February 2025
The call for evidence will remain open until 21 March 2025
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18 February 2025
The Scheme Administrator for UK EPR is seeking experts to join three new advisory groups. The deadline for applications is mid-day on 24 March 2025.
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18 February 2025
The Office for the Internal Market has published a report on the impact of restrictions on the sale of single use plastics, on the operation of the UK Internal Market.
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17 February 2025
The regulator-led survey will run until 3 March 2025
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12 February 2025
ASA Upholds CTPA Complaint Over Misleading 'PPD-Free' Claims
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12 February 2025
Claims on hair colouring products were deemed misleading and irresponsible
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12 February 2025
Update on OPSS product safety alerts and reports of cosmetic products posing a risk to the health and safety of consumers.
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12 February 2025
Update on OPSS product safety alerts and reports of cosmetic products posing a risk to the health and safety of consumers.
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12 February 2025
Update on EC product safety alerts and reports of cosmetic products posing a risk to the health and safety of consumers.
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12 February 2025
Update on EC product safety alerts and reports of cosmetic products posing a risk to the health and safety of consumers.
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11 February 2025
Perfluorononyl dimethicone is banned under the UK POPs regulation
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11 February 2025
DBT issued a notice on the impact of CPTPP on CFS.
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07 February 2025
CTPA relaunches its e-learning course “The Cosmetics Borderlines: Legal Backgrounds and Practical Approaches” with a new structure and up-to-date content.
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07 February 2025
The call for interest is now open on the ingredient Nerol.
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06 February 2025
CTPA and IFRA UK have published a comprehensive explanatory note on the concepts of 'placing on the market' and 'making available on the market' according to the EU and UK Cosmetics Regulations.
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05 February 2025
DBT is organising a webinar on 18 February 2025 at 10-11am on South Korea's e-commerce market.
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04 February 2025
DBT is seeking interest from beauty brands to join a 3-day trade mission to Milan.
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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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08 April 2025
Join us on 8 April to learn about the latest market data and regulatory updates in China!
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The webinar will highlight how the Responsible Person (RP) and the Safety Assessor (SA) shall work together.
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